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Things to do in Big Bear Winter

Plan your winter holidays in Big Bear!  We have great Big Bear rentals for your friends and family to enjoy with easy access to fun and winter activities for your Big Bear winter holidays.  Pack your warm coats and get ready for winter fun in the snow!  We have several cabins for rent in Big Bear that are close to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. You can walk to the slopes from your Big Bear vacation rental and enjoy winter activities like skiing and snowboarding.  Then head back to your cabin and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace or hot tub and time with your friends and family.  Celebrate winter in Big Bear with lots of adventure things to do in Big Bear Winter Activities!   Find a Big Bear Cabin

Alpine Slide

Experience the thrill of snow tubing down groomed, snow-packed slopes at Alpine Slide Big Bear, where families return year after year for unforgettable winter fun. With reliable snowmaking, 15–20 feet of fresh powder, and a covered Magic Carpet ride to the top, it’s the perfect outdoor adventure for all ages. Open November through April, Alpine Slide offers easy access, smooth runs, and nonstop excitement for the whole family.  800 Wildrose Lane, Big Bear Lake, California 92315  909-866-4626

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Big Bear Snow Play

Snow tubing fun is all they do!  Warm up in the heated base lodge then take the Magic Carpet lift to the top.  It’s winter fun with plenty of parking. Open daily from  10 a.m.-4 p.m. and new evening sessions Friday, Saturday and Holidays from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.  CASH ONLY   42825 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, (909) 585-0075

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Big Bear Off Road Experience, Inc.

Looking for a thrilling way to explore Big Bear beyond the usual sights? Big Bear Off Road Experience, Inc. offers two exciting ways to experience the area’s rugged terrain—drive your own Jeep on guided trails or ride along in TourZilla, a custom-built off-road machine. Perfect for families, first-timers, and adventure seekers, these tours offer unforgettable views, expert instruction, and a real taste of Big Bear’s backcountry.

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Big Bear Ropes Course

The Big Bear Ropes Course offers an exciting aerial adventure filled with swinging bridges, rope challenges, and balance beams set high above the ground. Designed with multiple levels and dozens of obstacles, it's a self-guided experience that lets you climb and explore at your own pace. Safety harnesses and staff supervision ensure a secure and fun environment for participants of varying ages. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of Big Bear, it’s an ideal activity for families, groups, and adventure seekers.

Big Bear Ropes Course

A child rides the Sky Rail zipline, part of the ropes course at Big Bear Lake.

Bowling Barn

Grab the family and head indoors. The Bowling Barn and Fun Plex has something for everyone including bowling, ice skating, mini-golf and laser tag! Open Monday-Thursday noon – 10:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.  Reservations suggested.  40625 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake (909) 878-BOWL (2695)

The Bowling Barn logo, showing a bowling bear, mountains, and a barn, is overlaid on a neon-lit bowling alley at Big Bear.

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Celebrate the season with the animals!  See all the bears up close during your stay in Big Bear.  Alpine Zoo Open Daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  Christmas Day CLOSED   43285 Goldmine Dr. Big Bear Lake, (909) 584-1299

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Snow Summit

This winter playground is fun for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Featuring a Fun Zone to test out bumps rollers and the Olympic Run for steep downhill skiing, you will want it to be winter all year round!  Open Daily 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Night sessions until 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 p.m. weekends and holidays.   880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake (844) GO2-BEAR

Adult and child snowboarding together on a sunny slope at Big Bear.

Bear Mountain

If snowboarding is your thing or you are ready to learn, head to Bear Mountain. The park features over 120 beginner to advanced jibs and a Superpipe.  Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  43101 Goldmine Dr. Big Bear Lake, (909) 866-5766

A wooden bear sculpture stands in a snowy landscape next to a "Bear Mountain" sign, with mountains in the background at Big Bear.

Big Bear Discovery Center

Learn all about winter in the mountains!  The Big Bear Discovery Center has year round learning and fun activities especially for kids and grown-ups alike.  Open Thursday-Monday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  Christmas Day CLOSED   40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38, Fawnskin  (909) 382-2790

A child playfully poses with a taxidermy bear at the Discovery Center in Big Bear.

Helicopter Big Bear

Fly high above the San Bernardino National Forest and the ski slopes and get a Santa Clause perspective of Big Bear!  Call for Helicopter Tours availability and reservations. (909) 585-1200

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Action Tours

Explore Big Bear’s quiet winter trails with Action Tours on a guided snowshoeing adventure through towering pines and snow-covered terrain. Perfect for all ability levels, each tour is tailored to your pace and includes equipment and expert instruction. Discover peaceful paths unreachable by skis or boards and experience the serene beauty of Big Bear’s backcountry. Book your Action Tours snowshoe adventure today.  Action Tours:

41647 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, (909) 866-0390

 

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Plan your holiday early to get the perfect cabin for your vacation in Big Bear. We have Big Bear rentals for large or small families and groups, cabins in Big Bear close to all the fun things to do like skiing at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, shopping in The Village, and Big Bear cabins for rent with easy access to Big Bear Lake.  Give us a call at (909) 752-0235 and plan your winter vacation in Big Bear!

 

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