Castle Rock Peak
Castle Rock Trail Length: 1.42 mile Difficulty: Moderate Castle Rock Trailhead is located just off Big Bear Blvd (Hwy 18), about 1 mile east of Boulder Bay Park. Look for a small brown wooden trail sign on the south side...
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Wildhorse Creek Trail
Wildhorse Creek Trail Length: 6.6 miles Difficulty: Hard Located in the San Bernardino National Forest, Wildhorse Creek Trail offers a challenging out-and-back hike with steady elevation gain through sparse oak forest. Though it doesn’t follow a creek, the trail rewards...
Hanna flat Trail
Hanna Flat Trail Length: 7.8 miles Round Trip (50 feet elevation gain) Difficulty: Moderate Hanna Flat Trail begins between campsites 54 and 55 in Hanna Flat Campground and shares the Gray’s Peak Trailhead on Hwy 38. The trail climbs from the...
Towne Trail
Towne Trail Length: 0.5 mile Difficulty: Easy This trail begins on Forest Road 2N08 east of Knickerbocker Road between Snow Summit Ski Area and Big Bear Lake Village. From Hwy 18, turn south on Knickerbocker Road and continue for 0.5...
Big Bear Farmers Market
Big Bear Farmers Market – Big Bear’s Trusted Tuesday Tradition The High Desert Farmers Market is Big Bear’s longest-running and most recognized farmers market. Held every Tuesday morning at the Big Bear Convention Center, this certified market is operated by...
Gray’s Peak Trial
Gray’s Peak Trial Length: 7 miles Round Trip (1,000 feet elevation gain Difficulty: Hard Gray’s Peak Trail is located on the west side of Hwy 38, 0.6 miles west of Fawnskin across from Grout Bay Picnic Area. CLOSED from November...
Music in the Mountains
Music in the Mountains – Big Bear’s Unmissable Summer Concert Event Music in the Mountains is a five-show tribute concert series held every summer at the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater, presented by the Southern California Mountains Foundation. This event...
Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail
Champion Lodgepole Pine Trail Length: 1.4 miles round trip Difficulty: Moderate The Champion Lodgepole Pine Trailhead is located on the south side of Big Bear Lake. From Hwy 18, turn south on Mill Creek Road which turns into Forest Service...
International MTB Day – Big Bear
International MTB Day at Snow Summit – Big Bear Get ready to celebrate International MTB Day at Snow Summit Bike Park in Big Bear Lake, California. A premier destination for mountain biking in Southern California. This global celebration brings riders of...
The Woodland Trail
The Woodland Trail Length: 1.5 miles Difficulty: Easy The path starts and ends at the trailhead off Hwy 38, 0.2 miles west of Stanfield Cutoff. This interpretive trail has 16 posted markers that correspond to a pamphlet so hikers can...
Big Bear Lake 4th of July
4th of July in Big Bear Lake Best Place in Southern California to celebrate the 4th of July When it comes to the best fireworks shows in Southern California, the annual tradition up here in Big Bear Lake is tough...
Above the Boom – Big Bear Lake
Above the Boom Big Bear Lake’s Ultimate 4th of July Fireworks Adventure Step into a new way to celebrate the 4th of July in Southern California. Above the Boom at Big Bear Lake invites you to soar to 8,200 feet...
Big Bear Waterpark Opening
Big Bear Waterpark Opening at Pine Knot Marina The Floating Waterpark at Pine Knot Marina is making its splashy return and if you’ve ever watched the excitement from the shoreline, you know it’s a must-try. Built and operated by the...
Big Bear Tiki Boat Tours
Big Bear Tiki Boat Tours – Now Cruising on Big Bear Lake Looking for a fresh, fun way to enjoy Big Bear this summer? Meet Big Bear Tiki Tours – a one-of-a-kind floating tiki bar that’s officially open and cruising...
Mama Do You Know Me
Mama Do You Know Me Experience Mama, Do You Know Me, an original live theatre performance in Big Bear Lake, California, presented by Big Bear Theatre Project. Plan your cultural getaway with a cozy Big Bear cabin rental from Destination...
Nature Discovery Trail
Nature Discovery Trail Length: 0.5 mile Difficulty: Easy The Nature Discovery Trial is a 0.5 mile loop trail that gently winds it’s way through the forest behind the Big Bear Discovery Center. Benches and peek-a-boo views of Big Bear Lake and...
Just Another Day Live Theatre in Big Bear
Just Another Day live performance in Big Bear Lake Looking for unforgettable things to do in Big Bear this June? Don’t miss Just Another Day—a powerful and heartwarming live theatre experience that dives into the funny, emotional, and often unnoticed...
Holcomb Valley Trail Run: Your Next Thrilling Venture of Spring Season!
Holcomb Valley Trail Run: Your Next Thrilling Venture of Spring Season! Hey, adventure running friends! Spice up your endurance level with an additive of an adventurous trail run. Wondering why should a trail run be on your bucket list? Becoming...
Big Bear Bronco Bash
Big Bear Bronco Bash XXIV Get ready for an unforgettable off-road weekend at Big Bear Lake — it’s time for the Southern California Bronco Bash! This laid-back, community-driven event brings Bronco lovers together for scenic trail runs, dirt-road adventures, and...
Things To Do in Big Bear During The Summer
Top Things to Do in Big Bear in the Summer Things to do in the Spring Things to do in the Fall Things to do in the Winter Big Bear Events and Activities When people think of Big Bear...
Summit Bike Park Opening Day – Big Bear
Summit Bike Park Big Bear – Opening Day Opening day is finally dropping at Summit Bike Park, and it’s time to send it. Big Bear’s summer mountain playground is locked and loaded for another killer season. From dialing in laps...
Big Bear Lake Summer Concert Series
Big Bear Lake Summer Concert Series 2025 Summer in Big Bear Lake is heating up with live music, local charm, and unforgettable mountain moments. The City of Big Bear Lake, in partnership with Visit Big Bear, proudly presents the 2025...
4th of July in Big Bear
Amazing Firework Show 4th of July In Big Bear Come celebrate the 4th of July in Big Bear. Enjoy the amazing Fireworks display from a Lakefront property or Ski Beach Park . There are so many reasons to pack your...
The Bear Trap Brings Craft Beer Taproom to Big Bear Lake
The Bear Trap Brings Craft Beer Taproom to Big Bear Lake There’s a fresh new hangout brewing in the heart of Big Bear Lake! The Bear Trap, a laid-back craft beer taproom and kitchen, is now open and bringing a...