Big Bear Cabin Giveaway Third Winner Jacob Congratulations to Jacob and his family on winning a 2 night stay at the home My Happy Place. We’re looking forward to hosting his family and helping them to create more Big Bear memories!...

Big Bear Cabin Giveaway Winner – Melissa Congratulations to Melissa and her family on winning a 2 night stay at the home My Happy Place. We’re looking forward to hosting her family and helping them to create more Big Bear memories!...

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Big Bear Cabin Giveaway Winner – Yasmin from San Bernadino Congratulations to Yasmin and her group of friends.  We are so excited to host her at My Happy Place completely free!   Yes, that is correct,  Yasmin took a survey that...

Health & Wellness in Big Bear   Big Bear Lake has a variety of health and wellness services to meet your needs.  You can take care of your health whether you are staying in a Big Bear Lake cabin rental,...

Big Bear Lake Fishing Report Think Like a Fish – Big Bear Lake Fishing Report The best bite has been in the mornings and evenings.  Anglers are reminded that all tributaries to the lake are closed to fishing March 1...

Big Bear Bike Rentals Don’t want to bring your bike?  Don’t have a bike?  Big Bear Lake has bike shops and bike rentals so you can make the most out of your vacation. Choose from various Big Bear bike rental...

Big Bear Summers Activities and Things to do in the summer Beat the commonly unbearable heat of Southern California and gain new altitude in the mountains. Big Bear in the summer offers you the warmth you desire, but without the...

Destination Big Bear Cabin Giveaway Enter our next giveaway for a chance to win a 2 night’s stay at one of our beautiful homes! We have teamed up with some of the top influencer affiliate marketers in the industry, including...

5 Best Big Bear Family Cabins The mountains are a great place to go to spend some quality time with family. Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway, a family vacation, or a great option for the holidays. No matter...

Big Bear Season Ski Passes If you’ve been to Big Bear in the winter, then you know that the top activity is hitting the slopes at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit. Go to new heights, with Snow Summit at an...

Big Bear Vacation Rental Income Here are some examples of our top producing big bear cabin rentals. Top Producing 2 bedrooms: The Tree House – Grossing over $30K in past 365 days. https://www.destinationbigbear.com/Property_detail_v.aspx?propid=1286 The Bunk House – Grossing $25K annually....

Short Term Rentals advised to comply with Governor. http://wp.sbcounty.gov/cao/countywire/ The county has received numerous complaints that vacation rentals are continuing to operate within the county, particularly in the Joshua Tree area, in clear violation of state and county public health...

Governor’s Order Clarified; Lodging Facilities and Vacation Rentals May Not Operate in Big Bear Lake Why It’s Not So Simple to Just “Close The Mountain” Mayor Herrick Continues Self-Quarantine City officials continue to closely monitor developments associated with COVID-19 (coronavirus),...

Big Bear Lake Visitors Proclamation 3/19/2020 – 11:32am A Message from Visit Big Bear Dear partners, This morning, our board of directors approved official messaging from our organization asking for a temporary postponement of visitors to Big Bear Lake. As...

What you should know about Corona Virus and Big Bear 3/19/2020 – Currently all snow activities are closed in Big Bear such as skiing,  Alpine Slide,  Restaurants, etc.    Please look to bring all food items to cook to make things...

Big Bear Lake AIRBNB Policy Extenuating circumstances policy and the coronavirus (COVID-19) Updated March 15, 2020 On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of coronavirus, known as COVID-19, to be a global pandemic. We are providing...

Corona Virus and VRBO Policy Updates to help with COVID-19 cancellations Dear Destination, In Vrbo’s nearly 25 years, we’ve been through a lot, but nothing comes close to the current challenges facing our travelers, partners, and team members around the world....

Book your Getaway | New Discounts! Destination Big Bear is running some amazing weekend specials starting in June.  25% Discount on most Cabins! Come up and escape the chaos – Book your Getaway in Big Bear! The weather is great...

Big Bear White Christmas 2019 Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Our beautiful, small town is covered in snow! Last nights snow storm brought in 8-12 inches of powder! Enjoy your White Christmas this year Big Bear! Big Bear Cabin Rentals...

Big Bear Winters Big Bear winters are the most traveled times for the mountain, but traveling can be stressful, especially in current snowy weather conditions. We’re here to help with some small tips and tricks you might not think of...

Big Bear’s Top 5 Local Coffee Shops! A refreshing cup of coffee is an essential part of many people’s daily routine, no matter where their travels take them. To help make your trip to Big Bear more enjoyable and less...

Big Bear Vacation Check-Off List Before you head up to Big Bear Lake for skiing and snowboarding, make sure you are prepared for the colder mountain climate so you can enjoy your vacation rental in Big Bear. Traveling Fuel up–...

Top 5 Activities in Big Bear Lake Although best-known for its powerhouse Bear Mountain Ski Resort, Big Bear Lake in California’s San Bernardino County has much more to offer than meets the eye. Packed with recreational opportunities well worth your...

Current Road Conditions Driving to Big Bear CalTrans Highway Lookup for Current Road Conditions Highways to Big Bear are HWY 38, HWY 18, and HWY 330. Where to buy Chains in Big Bear – But you should buy chains off...

See you on the Slopes at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain We are so excited to tell you Snow Summit and Bear Mountain are opening! Time to dust your skis and snowboards off – Opening Day has been announced! Snow...

Big Bear’s Top Bar and Nightlife Options Big Bear has a long list of options when it comes to great bars, entertainment, and all things nightlife. Just because the sun goes down, doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Make...

4 Reasons to Visit Big Bear in November! Yes, there is life after Labor Day in Big Bear Lake! While many residents claim to have arrived for the winters and remained for the summers, fall is truly a season to...

Big Bear Hot Dawgz and Handrails There’s no doubt that snowboarding is one of the main highlights of Big Bear. There is just a different buzz around the mountain when winter comes, and if you are a boarder yourself then...

Algae in Big Bear Lake Algae in Big Bear Lake | Destination Big Bear From the BBMWD – “Blue-Green Algae is in fact not an algae at all, it is a bacteria (cyanobacteria). This type of bacteria is found in...

Big Bear Dam Keeper’s House Walking in Frankenstein’s Footsteps While the areas around Big Bear have often been used as movie scenes and backdrops for many Hollywood films for about a century, one of the most unusual locations for a...

Big Bear Cabin of the Week | Gibralter Lakefront Destination Big Bear’s first official Big Bear Cabin of the Week goes to the amazing home, Gibralter Lakefront! When it comes to Big Bear vacation rental homes, this home is one...

Fourth of July Firework Safety in Big Bear Fireworks are a fourth of July favorite for most people, and we understand why. The gorgeous display in the sky can give you child-like wonder and excitement. We want our guests to...

Big Bear Chili Cook-Off Join Destination Big Bear at the annual Big Bear Chili Cook-Off! The cook-off is an ICS-Sanctioned World Qualifier Competition with over 40+ cooks competing for prizes! Join us in a good time with tasting kits, live...

Spartan Race Takes Big Bear When you hear “Spartan Race” you’re likely to react one of two ways. One, being excitement and thrill. You love Spartan Races and the experiences you get from it, pushing yourself and your body to...

Big Bear Super Bloom! Go Belly up over the rarest super bloom on Earth! If the opening title didn’t bring you in, were not really sure what else would. So we can guess that you are curious about the claim...

2019’s Big Bear Lake Water Level AHHHHH breathe it in! It is finally that time of year again here in Big Bear Lake California when the snow from the ski resorts & surrounding mountain peaks melt and the Big Bear...

State Route 38 Now Open to Residents 3/7/2023 – 6:23 am State Route 38 now open to traffic, in addition to SR 18 from Lucerne Valley for local residents, we expect the roads to open soon for guests. Please visit...

Instagram Photo Contest Winner Our first Instagram contest winner has been chosen! Say hello to Alex and his friends! Alex’s photo was chosen as our first place winner, giving his photo a feature here on our blog and on our...

FAQ for New Homeowners We get a lot of frequently asked questions for new homeowners about adding their homes to our program, we wanted to make it a little easier for you to find the answers to your questions. Here...

Big Bear Snow Summit Live Picture Are you an avid snowboarder or skier who loves Snow Summit in Big Bear, California? If so, then you’re going to love this! We recently visited Snow Summit to take a live picture from...

What Does Luxury Mean to You? What does luxury accommodation mean to you?  Certain cabin amenities? The style and design features of the house?  The surrounding neighborhood/homes? The destination city location? For me, luxury is a level of service and...

Big Bear Polar Plunge is coming back! March 2nd, 2019 is the big date. Destination Big Bear is going to be offering 20% OFF your stay that weekend with the promo code: Polar The Polar Plunge is an event created...

Snowfall Hits Big Bear, Again! In the lane, snow is glistening… the winter weather precipitation is back! Starting early this morning, Big Bear saw it’s second dose of snow. The day started out with a wintry mix of rain and...

Big Bears First Snowfall of the 2018/2019 Season is Here! Our first storm of the season delivering on its promise to bring cold and windy wet weather to the area. Expect mostly cloudy skies through midday with rain, possibly moderate...

Snow Summit Opening Day November 16, 2018! Big Bear Ski Resorts are Now Open! We are excited to announced Big Bear Mountain Resort’s opening dates for the 2018/19 winter season: Snow Summit, Friday, November 16, 2018 Bear Mountain, Friday, November...

Mountain Meets Palm Springs Combining the sophistication of Palm Springs and the rustic nature of the mountains, Summit Creek Pines should be your next cabin rental in Big Bear Lake! The striking wide plank floors in grey tones complement the...

Big Bear Discounts on Cabins Only Destination Big Bear offers you a one-of-a-kind getaway to Big Bear sure to satisfy your desire for relaxation, comfort, and excitement. Premier locations just seconds from the Village, ski resorts, the Village, and more!...

2018 Spartan SoCal Beast and Sprint The 2018 Spartan Socal Beast and Sprint has come to a close.  Starting on May 19 and concluding on May 20, 2018 this race brought out over 12 thousand racers, competing for top rank. Both...