Guidebook for Lake Arrowhead
Food Scene
A romantic, special occasion restaurant in a huge log cabin. Reservations suggested. So, this is one of our favorite spots to dine in the mountains for a special occasion.
The setting is old log mountain cabin, open beams, rustic but cozy at the same time! 4 miles away in Twin Peaks.
217 locals recommend
The Grill At Antlers Inn
26125 CA-189A romantic, special occasion restaurant in a huge log cabin. Reservations suggested. So, this is one of our favorite spots to dine in the mountains for a special occasion.
The setting is old log mountain cabin, open beams, rustic but cozy at the same time! 4 miles away in Twin Peaks.
Stone Creek Bistro is an upscale, full-service bistro. They feature seasonally driven produce, locally sourced dairy and meats, and house-made desserts. Their menu is moderately priced, with an eclectic mix of regional American comfort food and traditional French bistro cuisine. 3 miles away in Blue Jay.
205 locals recommend
Stone Creek Bistro
26824 CA-189Stone Creek Bistro is an upscale, full-service bistro. They feature seasonally driven produce, locally sourced dairy and meats, and house-made desserts. Their menu is moderately priced, with an eclectic mix of regional American comfort food and traditional French bistro cuisine. 3 miles away in Blue Jay.
This is an upscale Bar and Grill. On Tuesdays, the special is fish and chips. 1 mile away at the entrance to Lake Arrowhead Village.
94 locals recommend
Saddleback Grill
300 CA-173This is an upscale Bar and Grill. On Tuesdays, the special is fish and chips. 1 mile away at the entrance to Lake Arrowhead Village.
Tacos, Burritos, Salads, Platos, all fresh, made from scratch! The set up is similar to Chipotle Mexican Grill, and the food is really good. You chose what you want and the cook makes it right then and there in front of you. The restaurant is in the back left corner of the parking lot. A couple of miles away in Blue Jay.
41 locals recommend
Santiago's Taco Shop
27226 CA-189Tacos, Burritos, Salads, Platos, all fresh, made from scratch! The set up is similar to Chipotle Mexican Grill, and the food is really good. You chose what you want and the cook makes it right then and there in front of you. The restaurant is in the back left corner of the parking lot. A couple of miles away in Blue Jay.
The Tudor House is just a couple of blocks away from the Hershey Cabin, and a mile away from Burnt Mill Canyon Cottage. You will want to read about the history of the Tudor House in the book we created, in the cabin. Check their schedule for dinners or entertainment. Note - they are not open every night so be sure to check their website.
68 locals recommend
Tudor House
800 Arrowhead Villa RdThe Tudor House is just a couple of blocks away from the Hershey Cabin, and a mile away from Burnt Mill Canyon Cottage. You will want to read about the history of the Tudor House in the book we created, in the cabin. Check their schedule for dinners or entertainment. Note - they are not open every night so be sure to check their website.
Great artisan pizza and salads. You can eat inside or down below, behind the restaurant, under the pines (weather permitting). They also serve craft beers down in their basement. In nearby Sky Forest.
390 locals recommend
LouEddies Pizza
28561 CA-18Great artisan pizza and salads. You can eat inside or down below, behind the restaurant, under the pines (weather permitting). They also serve craft beers down in their basement. In nearby Sky Forest.
Very good Mexican food (at a little higher priced than their other restaurant) at a location overlooking the valley below, from the mountains. Request a window seat for a romantic setting. We like to order one Fajitas plate and one side salad - and then Janice and I split the meals - large and tasty portions of food! On Hwy 18 five miles away.
209 locals recommend
Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger
25187 CA-18Very good Mexican food (at a little higher priced than their other restaurant) at a location overlooking the valley below, from the mountains. Request a window seat for a romantic setting. We like to order one Fajitas plate and one side salad - and then Janice and I split the meals - large and tasty portions of food! On Hwy 18 five miles away.
This is the sister restaurant to Hortencia's. Very good Mexican food at reasonable prices. Close by in Sky Forest (1 Mile). You can eat on the patio outside if you like.
91 locals recommend
Rosalva’s Skyforest
28575 CA-18This is the sister restaurant to Hortencia's. Very good Mexican food at reasonable prices. Close by in Sky Forest (1 Mile). You can eat on the patio outside if you like.
Good food - fun place to have lunch or dinner. Nearby in Blue Jay. My wife loves their Blue Jay burger and tasty fries.
68 locals recommend
Spade & Spatula-Ca. Gastropub
27214 CA-189Good food - fun place to have lunch or dinner. Nearby in Blue Jay. My wife loves their Blue Jay burger and tasty fries.
A fun place to get a great burger and a beer! In Lake Arrowhead Village. Some lake views.
303 locals recommend
The Lakefront Tap Room Bar and Kitchen
28200 CA-189A fun place to get a great burger and a beer! In Lake Arrowhead Village. Some lake views.
Good place for breakfast over looking Lake Arrowhead. In Lake Arrowhead Village.
252 locals recommend
Belgian Waffle Works
28200 CA-189Good place for breakfast over looking Lake Arrowhead. In Lake Arrowhead Village.
Old fashioned restaurant, it's been around a long time. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
85 locals recommend
Bill's Villager
27195 CA-189Old fashioned restaurant, it's been around a long time. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A new, close by burger/chicken/burrito fast food restaurant in Blue Jay - not so good.
24 locals recommend
Blue Jay Burgers
27284 CA-189A new, close by burger/chicken/burrito fast food restaurant in Blue Jay - not so good.
One of the newest restaurants in the area, best to make reservations. It is pricy. Address is Twin Peaks - but it is just above Blue Jay.
151 locals recommend
Puglia Italian Restaurant
26848 CA-189One of the newest restaurants in the area, best to make reservations. It is pricy. Address is Twin Peaks - but it is just above Blue Jay.
Nice for sandwiches, burgers, salads, etc. In Lake Arrowhead Village, right on the lake a mile away.
115 locals recommend
Jetties Waterfront - Kitchen & Drink
28200 California 189Nice for sandwiches, burgers, salads, etc. In Lake Arrowhead Village, right on the lake a mile away.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice place to have a glass of wine and look out over Lake Arrowhead. The restaurant and bar are inside the Arrowhead Resort and Spa. A nice activity is to wander all around the lobby as far as you can go checking out pictures of lots of old Hollywood stars that were filmed at Lake Arrowhead. During the day you can walk down to the beach and walk along the trail a short distance. You can also pay to purchase a day pass to use the pool and spa and weight room.
76 locals recommend
Bin 189
27984 CA-189A nice place to have a glass of wine and look out over Lake Arrowhead. The restaurant and bar are inside the Arrowhead Resort and Spa. A nice activity is to wander all around the lobby as far as you can go checking out pictures of lots of old Hollywood stars that were filmed at Lake Arrowhead. During the day you can walk down to the beach and walk along the trail a short distance. You can also pay to purchase a day pass to use the pool and spa and weight room.
Local Brewing Co. down near the lake. One mile away.
187 locals recommend
lake arrowhead brewing company
329 VillaLocal Brewing Co. down near the lake. One mile away.
Sightseeing
Drive over to the north side of Lake Arrowhead and stop in at the UCLA Conference Center. This use to the the North Shore Tavern in the 1930's. Check out the old pictures on the walls. If they are not serving dinner, ask at the desk if you can go back into the rooms (past where they serve coffee/fruit) and see several rooms with really neat old Lake Arrowhead Pictures. Then walk down to the lake and take the North Shore Trail going west along Lake Arrowhead as far as you would like. You will be walking in front of multi million dollar homes. 6 miles away.
9 locals recommend
UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge
850 Willow Creek RdDrive over to the north side of Lake Arrowhead and stop in at the UCLA Conference Center. This use to the the North Shore Tavern in the 1930's. Check out the old pictures on the walls. If they are not serving dinner, ask at the desk if you can go back into the rooms (past where they serve coffee/fruit) and see several rooms with really neat old Lake Arrowhead Pictures. Then walk down to the lake and take the North Shore Trail going west along Lake Arrowhead as far as you would like. You will be walking in front of multi million dollar homes. 6 miles away.
A visit to Lake Arrowhead isn't complete without seeing the view from the water. You'll ride in style in the enclosed Lake Arrowhead Queen paddlewheel boat. Experience the beauty of Lake Arrowhead aboard the elegant Arrowhead Queen. The splendor and serenity of Lake Arrowhead's lush forest, sparkling water and blue skies glide by, as you sit back and enjoy close-up views of exquisite lakefront homes and learn about the fascinating history of the lake. All boats run year round, weather permitting. In Lake Arrowhead Village.
200 locals recommend
Arrowhead Queen Tour Boat
28200 CA-189A visit to Lake Arrowhead isn't complete without seeing the view from the water. You'll ride in style in the enclosed Lake Arrowhead Queen paddlewheel boat. Experience the beauty of Lake Arrowhead aboard the elegant Arrowhead Queen. The splendor and serenity of Lake Arrowhead's lush forest, sparkling water and blue skies glide by, as you sit back and enjoy close-up views of exquisite lakefront homes and learn about the fascinating history of the lake. All boats run year round, weather permitting. In Lake Arrowhead Village.
Parks & Nature
You can rent kayaks and row boats at nearby Lake Gregory. You can fish in the lake (you need a fishing license, and a license from Lake Gregory). There is a beach (fee). If you want to hike, there is a pretty hiking trail around a good portion of the lake. Park on the road for free, or in one of the (fee) parking lots. The trail wraps around the eastern 1/2 of the lake. 8 miles away.
216 locals recommend
Lake Gregory Regional Park
24171 Lake DrYou can rent kayaks and row boats at nearby Lake Gregory. You can fish in the lake (you need a fishing license, and a license from Lake Gregory). There is a beach (fee). If you want to hike, there is a pretty hiking trail around a good portion of the lake. Park on the road for free, or in one of the (fee) parking lots. The trail wraps around the eastern 1/2 of the lake. 8 miles away.
Wildhaven Ranch is a wildlife sanctuary and reservations are required to view the wildlife. Call 909-337-7389 for reservations. Tours are about one and a half hours.
4 miles away.
68 locals recommend
Wildhaven
29453 Pineridge DrWildhaven Ranch is a wildlife sanctuary and reservations are required to view the wildlife. Call 909-337-7389 for reservations. Tours are about one and a half hours.
4 miles away.
First check on the internet to be sure that it is open, then take the short trip to the Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout. From the top of this tower you get a great view of everything in the San Bernardino Mountains. Take a jacket. 4 miles away.
32 locals recommend
Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout
Strawberry Lookout RoadFirst check on the internet to be sure that it is open, then take the short trip to the Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout. From the top of this tower you get a great view of everything in the San Bernardino Mountains. Take a jacket. 4 miles away.
Small park off the Rim of the World Hwy with a trail that is about a mile long hike. 3 mile drive.
226 locals recommend
Heaps Peak Arboretum Day Use Area
29358 Rim of the World HwySmall park off the Rim of the World Hwy with a trail that is about a mile long hike. 3 mile drive.
Ski in the winter, bike in the summer. In Big Bear about 25 miles away.
906 locals recommend
Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSki in the winter, bike in the summer. In Big Bear about 25 miles away.
Remember Santa's Village? It is back and has been completely renovated. Nice restaurants, biking, zip line, etc. Only 3 miles away.
564 locals recommend
SkyPark at Santa's Village
28950 CA-18Remember Santa's Village? It is back and has been completely renovated. Nice restaurants, biking, zip line, etc. Only 3 miles away.
Arts & Culture
Stop by this museum to get a feel for the area's history. It's got a homegrown, grassroots feel to it. Very friendly docents eager to share any information and ask any questions you might have. No fee - call for hours of operation. There's one main room with several displays on local history - Native Americans, early visitors, logging, skiing, and an interesting time line of events. A small room at one end highlights Santa's Village. The other room on the other side of the main hall is a makeshift cinema, displaying a powerpoint presentation on movies filmed in the early years. Call for hours of operation. 4 miles.
57 locals recommend
The Mountain History Museum
27176 Peninsula DrStop by this museum to get a feel for the area's history. It's got a homegrown, grassroots feel to it. Very friendly docents eager to share any information and ask any questions you might have. No fee - call for hours of operation. There's one main room with several displays on local history - Native Americans, early visitors, logging, skiing, and an interesting time line of events. A small room at one end highlights Santa's Village. The other room on the other side of the main hall is a makeshift cinema, displaying a powerpoint presentation on movies filmed in the early years. Call for hours of operation. 4 miles.
Essentials
Stater Bros. Markets
28100 CA-189Moderately priced grocery store.
Jensen's Finest Foods
27264 CA-189Higher end grocery store. Starbucks is inside.
Rite Aid
27177 CA-189Great ice cream cones for a warm day.