Guidebook for Big Bear Lake
Food Scene
The best pizza joint in town, by far! Saucy Mama's is great for grabbing a pizza to enjoy at home or sitting down with a beer and enjoying the cute décor and delicious food. Pizza, mac 'n cheese, salads in old school wooden bowls, this place does it all well. During the peak summer season, this place fills up fast, so get there early or be prepared to wait a little bit. It's worth it, though!
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Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveThe best pizza joint in town, by far! Saucy Mama's is great for grabbing a pizza to enjoy at home or sitting down with a beer and enjoying the cute décor and delicious food. Pizza, mac 'n cheese, salads in old school wooden bowls, this place does it all well. During the peak summer season, this place fills up fast, so get there early or be prepared to wait a little bit. It's worth it, though!
You'd never believe such a small town has such good, authentic Indian cuisine, but this place doesn't disappoint. The samosas and the chicken tikka masala are some local favorites, and don't forget the naan! They deliver and have a small restaurant in the Village.
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Masala Craft Indian Cuisine
40760 Village DrYou'd never believe such a small town has such good, authentic Indian cuisine, but this place doesn't disappoint. The samosas and the chicken tikka masala are some local favorites, and don't forget the naan! They deliver and have a small restaurant in the Village.
This place is small, but the food is great and the service is very friendly. It has a real small-town vibe. (The first time we ate here, the waitress who helped us was also our guide at Snow Summit the following morning for mountain biking.) Whether you a craving lobster ravioli or just a great steak, this is a wonderful place for dinner.
Please note that you will need a reservation, as the restaurant is tiny, and you have to call to get one, so plan ahead. Don't be put off by the message machine, they really do call you back!
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Sweet Basil Bistro
40629 Big Bear BlvdThis place is small, but the food is great and the service is very friendly. It has a real small-town vibe. (The first time we ate here, the waitress who helped us was also our guide at Snow Summit the following morning for mountain biking.) Whether you a craving lobster ravioli or just a great steak, this is a wonderful place for dinner.
Please note that you will need a reservation, as the restaurant is tiny, and you have to call to get one, so plan ahead. Don't be put off by the message machine, they really do call you back!
One of the best for breakfast. Get there early though, as this is a local and tourist favorite. With a lovely outdoor seating area (pet friendly), or seats at the bar, whatever your pleasure, this place does the American breakfast staples well.
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Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot AveOne of the best for breakfast. Get there early though, as this is a local and tourist favorite. With a lovely outdoor seating area (pet friendly), or seats at the bar, whatever your pleasure, this place does the American breakfast staples well.
The best Mexican restaurant in the area, complete with full salsa bar and a great breakfast menu! They have delicious margaritas and bloody marys the size of your face!
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El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveThe best Mexican restaurant in the area, complete with full salsa bar and a great breakfast menu! They have delicious margaritas and bloody marys the size of your face!
Oh my goodness, these sandwiches! Amangela's makes great sammies, on homemade bread, with the freshest of ingredients. And their homemade potato salad is delicious. Try their smoothies and blended coffee drinks too, they are a local favorite! Quick pick up if you call ahead or sit on their lovely terrace and enjoy the Village foot traffic.
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Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrOh my goodness, these sandwiches! Amangela's makes great sammies, on homemade bread, with the freshest of ingredients. And their homemade potato salad is delicious. Try their smoothies and blended coffee drinks too, they are a local favorite! Quick pick up if you call ahead or sit on their lovely terrace and enjoy the Village foot traffic.
This little place is slightly out of the way from the main part of town, but is a perfect spot to hit on your way down from Bear Mountain. Either way, it's worth the trek. They have great cold and hot sandwiches and all their sides, made in house, are really yummy.
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Grizzly's Bear Belly Deli
42530 Moonridge RdThis little place is slightly out of the way from the main part of town, but is a perfect spot to hit on your way down from Bear Mountain. Either way, it's worth the trek. They have great cold and hot sandwiches and all their sides, made in house, are really yummy.
On the newer side, Social Kitchen has a lovely outdoor patio with fire pits and heaters for the chillier summer nights. It has a diverse, unique food and bar menu and can be a really fun place to hang out. Try the burgers!
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572 Social kitchen & lounge
572 Pine Knot AveOn the newer side, Social Kitchen has a lovely outdoor patio with fire pits and heaters for the chillier summer nights. It has a diverse, unique food and bar menu and can be a really fun place to hang out. Try the burgers!
Grizzly Manor is a Big Bear legend and it's hands down the most popular joint for breakfast. Here's the local's secret: Go before 9 on weekends and you'll stand a better chance of avoiding the sometimes 45 minute wait. Oh, and order the biscuits and gravy, if you're into that, they are delicious.
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Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear BlvdGrizzly Manor is a Big Bear legend and it's hands down the most popular joint for breakfast. Here's the local's secret: Go before 9 on weekends and you'll stand a better chance of avoiding the sometimes 45 minute wait. Oh, and order the biscuits and gravy, if you're into that, they are delicious.
Entertainment & Activities
Snow Summit is open in the summer for mountain bike riding and hiking. The mountain has several downhill mountain bike trails as well as fire trails for bike riding and several dedicated hiking trails. The ski lift runs in the summer for hikers and bikers and even those who just want to get to the top of the mountain to enjoy a picnic lunch, a beer, and the view. There is a restaurant and bar open at the top of the mountain; check their website for hours. Finally, there are picnic areas with a family fun area (including corn hole games, etc.) at the base of the mountain.
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Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdSnow Summit is open in the summer for mountain bike riding and hiking. The mountain has several downhill mountain bike trails as well as fire trails for bike riding and several dedicated hiking trails. The ski lift runs in the summer for hikers and bikers and even those who just want to get to the top of the mountain to enjoy a picnic lunch, a beer, and the view. There is a restaurant and bar open at the top of the mountain; check their website for hours. Finally, there are picnic areas with a family fun area (including corn hole games, etc.) at the base of the mountain.
Bear Mountain Ski Area is located only 5 miles from the cabin. Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are open in the winter, so long as there is snow! Remember that both mountains also make their own snow. You can always check their website for open runs and lifts, and for conditions, hours, and directions. Both also have apps available, so download them and track your speed as you bomb down the mountain!
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrBear Mountain Ski Area is located only 5 miles from the cabin. Both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are open in the winter, so long as there is snow! Remember that both mountains also make their own snow. You can always check their website for open runs and lifts, and for conditions, hours, and directions. Both also have apps available, so download them and track your speed as you bomb down the mountain!
The Alpine Slide / Magic Mountain is located just a 2 minute drive from the cabin! In the winter, the Alpine Slide has a snow tubing hill, available during the day, or even at night! The cost of a ride includes the tube and a covered magic carpet will take you to the top.
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Αλπική καταβόθρα στο Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnThe Alpine Slide / Magic Mountain is located just a 2 minute drive from the cabin! In the winter, the Alpine Slide has a snow tubing hill, available during the day, or even at night! The cost of a ride includes the tube and a covered magic carpet will take you to the top.
This 9-hole course has beautiful greens and stunning views, and can be a great bargain ($38 for a round on the weekdays, including lunch and a drink)! Open during the warmer months, you can reserve a tee time online (via Yelp) and it’s only a 10 minute drive from the cabin!
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrThis 9-hole course has beautiful greens and stunning views, and can be a great bargain ($38 for a round on the weekdays, including lunch and a drink)! Open during the warmer months, you can reserve a tee time online (via Yelp) and it’s only a 10 minute drive from the cabin!
There is one movie theater in town, the Village Theater, located right in the center of town, walking distance from many of the town's best restaurants. The theater has three screens and unlike many movie theaters in the surrounding cities, this theater is still a great bargain!
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Village Theaters North
602 Pine Knot AveThere is one movie theater in town, the Village Theater, located right in the center of town, walking distance from many of the town's best restaurants. The theater has three screens and unlike many movie theaters in the surrounding cities, this theater is still a great bargain!
Open all year round, the Bowling Barn promises some serious local color and some bad-ass lanes, and it delivers. Whether you're escaping the cold or just can't go another day without trying for that strike, this is a fun place to spend a few hours. And it's just a 3 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the cabin!
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Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdOpen all year round, the Bowling Barn promises some serious local color and some bad-ass lanes, and it delivers. Whether you're escaping the cold or just can't go another day without trying for that strike, this is a fun place to spend a few hours. And it's just a 3 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the cabin!
Big Bear Funplex
40679 Big Bear BoulevardSet your expectations low and you will have a great time!
Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock Landing For all your lake activity needs
Big Bear Marina
500 Paine Ct For all your lake activity needs
Getboards- Kayak, Sups & Bike Rentals
40905 Big Bear BlvdChains Required Bike Shop
41869 Big Bear BlvdBear Valley Bikes
40298 Big Bear BlvdHolloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdFor all your lake activity needs
Essentials
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdStater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdLocated right at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Forest Road. It stocks all the liquor and/or drinks you could need (and a decent selection of ice cream), but it is recommended that you head to a one of the grocery stores for any food items.
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Lakeview Market
40133 Big Bear BlvdLocated right at the corner of Big Bear Boulevard and Forest Road. It stocks all the liquor and/or drinks you could need (and a decent selection of ice cream), but it is recommended that you head to a one of the grocery stores for any food items.