Kaitlin's Guide to Beautiful Big Bear
Food scene
Great spot to grab takeout to eat back at the cabin, or eat in while strolling the village.
232 locals recommend
Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrGreat spot to grab takeout to eat back at the cabin, or eat in while strolling the village.
Looking for a nice dinner out in Big Bear? The Pines is your best bet. Go around sunset for views over the lake, and try their famous prime rib.
265 locals recommend
The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden RdLooking for a nice dinner out in Big Bear? The Pines is your best bet. Go around sunset for views over the lake, and try their famous prime rib.
Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveDelicious Himalayan food in the village. Try the momos!
Great food and drinks in the village. Beat the downstairs crowd with our favorite spot, the upstairs patio (18 and up). Sip a Manhattan or blueberry Moscow mule as you look out on the village below.
307 locals recommend
Oakside
40701 Village DrGreat food and drinks in the village. Beat the downstairs crowd with our favorite spot, the upstairs patio (18 and up). Sip a Manhattan or blueberry Moscow mule as you look out on the village below.
A short walk from the cabin! Head over in the morning for fresh donuts (vegan available), pastries and coffee drinks, or grab and go breakfast burritos. Don’t miss the stuffed croissants. Arrive early if you want to miss the crowds. They also have taco Tuesday on the patio in the summer months.
169 locals recommend
Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdA short walk from the cabin! Head over in the morning for fresh donuts (vegan available), pastries and coffee drinks, or grab and go breakfast burritos. Don’t miss the stuffed croissants. Arrive early if you want to miss the crowds. They also have taco Tuesday on the patio in the summer months.
Take a short walk here from the cabin to grab a morning coffee. Tip: if you plan on eating here, call ahead to see if the kitchen is open.
335 locals recommend
Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdTake a short walk here from the cabin to grab a morning coffee. Tip: if you plan on eating here, call ahead to see if the kitchen is open.
Great Mexican food and large margaritas. The ceviche is surprisingly good. You can walk here from the cabin but it is a little bit of a trek.
387 locals recommend
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdGreat Mexican food and large margaritas. The ceviche is surprisingly good. You can walk here from the cabin but it is a little bit of a trek.
Sightseeing
The brand new Big Bear Alpine Zoo is right down the street! We enjoyed it so much on our first visit that we became members. Go when they first open to see Bear feeding time. Say hi to Huckleberry, the three-legged black bear!
723 locals recommend
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrThe brand new Big Bear Alpine Zoo is right down the street! We enjoyed it so much on our first visit that we became members. Go when they first open to see Bear feeding time. Say hi to Huckleberry, the three-legged black bear!
Outdoors
This fairly short but steep hike leads to beautiful views over the lake and valley. The trail is well maintained, but does get quite busy.
474 locals recommend
Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardThis fairly short but steep hike leads to beautiful views over the lake and valley. The trail is well maintained, but does get quite busy.
This longer trail is great for mountain biking and hiking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter. It is also right behind our neighborhood, so you can walk there from the house!
16 locals recommend
Skyline Trail
Skyline TrailThis longer trail is great for mountain biking and hiking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter. It is also right behind our neighborhood, so you can walk there from the house!
Enjoy a car-free bike ride on the lakeshore on the Alpine Pedal Path. A new path that will connect to Moonridge is in the works!
194 locals recommend
Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield CutoffEnjoy a car-free bike ride on the lakeshore on the Alpine Pedal Path. A new path that will connect to Moonridge is in the works!