Celebrate the Fourth of July in Big Bear Lake: A Spectacular Mountain Getaway

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration and there’s no better place to experience the magic of Independence Day than at Big Bear Lake, California. Nestled in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Lake offers a unique blend of natural beauty, family-friendly activities and one of Southern California’s most impressive fireworks displays. Here’s …

7 Best Places to Fish in Big Bear

Think you know the best places to fish in Big Bear? Well, we have some inside information for you; this should be top secret, but we are sharing anyway. We spent some time talking to Eric from the Big Bear Lake Water Management Department (WMD) and other Big Bear fishing regulars. We drove around the …

TroutfesT – Fishing in Big Bear Lake

TroutfesT is here! Since 2004, the Western Outdoor News Big Bear TroutfesT has been growing. This is the 15th year of the contest and we are expecting it to be just as full as every other year. The cash and prizes are just as big as ever, with every ticket holder getting a chance to win …

Get your Boards Out and…Paddle?

When people think of California, they think of warm weather, wine, movies, and a long Pacific coast line. Big Bear has access to all of those things but one. The Pacific Ocean is roughly one hundred and twenty miles west of us. We have access to the Pacific Crest Trail as it makes its way …

Changing of the Seasons – What to do at Big Bear Lake

Any of you who are regulars at Big Bear Lake know that this place changes with each season. Spring, summer, fall, and winter all showcase a different facet of the area, which gives you a reason to come up and visit us 365 days a year. Labor Day not only gives those who have been …

Fourth of July 2013 and More – What to do at Big Bear Lake

Can you imagine Fourth of July fireworks up here in the mountain air, with Big Bear Lake reflecting all of the beauty in the sky? Over the 237 years we have been celebrating this holiday, we have come close to perfecting it. The holiday often begins with inviting up family and friends, and making burgers …

Running At New Heights – What to do at Big Bear Lake

The great outdoors! There are many reasons to come up to Big Bear Lake for the weekend, and getting out into nature is one of them. Fitness is a big hobby here in the mountain air. Athletes have been coming up here for years for either the benefits of high altitude training and running where …

TripAdvisor gives us a Certificate of Excellence!

Have you been to our website recently? It has plenty of great information about the area, things to do, and you can even book your stay when you make the great decision to come up to Big Bear Lake for a vacation. One thing you may notice that is fairly new: our Certificate of Excellence …