This review is long over due however, very necessary for me to write about Big Bear Lake Visitors…read moreCenter. Big Bear at large is close to my heart because its easy for me to get to from LA County proper. I ski at Big Bear (Or Snow Valley or Snow Summit) when the snow permits. It's an easy drive for me to and from LA. But lately, over the past 3 years, I've been so in love with Shadow and Jackie, the Bald Eagle celebrity natives. OK- here is my story: My travel buddy and I drive from LA and made a couple stops along the way (One was in Ontario for a party we attended) and the second was Snow Summit to check out the ski conditions. However, my main purpose was to visit and get a real live view of Shadow and Jackie, the bald eagles. The Big Bear Lake Visitors Center was the place to gather your information. They gave us the best times to look for Jackie and Shadow but more important, they have their volunteer rangers who set up long range telescopes over at Fawn's to view the magnificent birds. There is a board at the entrance which lists all activities around the area; for hikers, bikers, eagle viewers alike. Merch for sale Informative with respect to the native animals, birds and the li,e Ample parking Clean restrooms

We just popped in to see what was inside as we were visitors in big bear and were pleasantly…read morepleased with what we found! That was neat. They had a display on the eagle nest, as that is such a popular thing with people, that included a live feed. The folks behind the information desk were very friendly and helpful. We really enjoy the photo area, you can have your picture taken and put over three different backgrounds, with choice of emailing or having the picture printed out right there for you to take with you. Kind of nice to have a physical picture for a change as everyone seems to just provide digital these days. Great place for information for any visitor to big Bear!

I've been here twice now for their music in the woods concerts in the summer and both times, it's…read morebeen a blast. There are hiking paths around which I haven't done yet. There is a small parking lot if you are one of the earlier folks there for that day. It's a little building where they do have restrooms. Everyone is friendly.

The Big Bear Discovery Center is a place of just that…read more.. Discovery!! A place where Nature is the Star, but Nurture is equally as important. A place where the Great Outdoors is embraced and being one with Nature is encouraged by all. Welcome to the Big Bear Discovery Center! While visiting our friends at their cabin in Beautiful Big Bear, we decided to take the kids to the Discovery Center to see what it was all about. Upon walking into the building, we were immediately immersed into the wildlife that makes up this areas landscape. From the avian wildlife, to the reptiles, to the large mammals that call Big Bear Home, the Discovery Center gave a great snapshot of what nature lives in these mountains. In addition, the various types of rock, plants and trees were also on display which showcased the unique landscape of the region. On the back part of the building, there was a decent sized gift shop where your young explorers can browse all of the nature related toys, books and gear to be a Jr. Ranger. But the fun didn't stop there... Out front, they had a table for kids to do a hands on activity. The day we went, kids could make their own bird feeder using a pine cone, peanut butter and bird seed. After making our homemade bird feeders, we took a short walk to the other side of the building where they had an outdoor area called Nature Discovery Zone where kids could play, dig, build things. There are other activities on site, but this is all we did on our visit. If you find yourself in the Big Bear area and have young kids, definitely a good place to come check out. They do have some snacks and drinks inside the gift shop, but I didn't see any actual hot food to eat. There are picnic benches and places you can sit and relax if you want to pack a lunch and eat in the outdoor area. Now... Who's ready to Discover the behind the scenes of Big Bear!

An Absolute Must-Do in Big Bear! My daughter and I had the…read moremost incredible experience with Action Zipline Tours! From the moment we arrived to the final zipline, the entire experience was flawless, exhilarating, and deeply memorable.A massive shoutout to our guides--Cameron, Caroline, and RJ.They were absolute rockstars! They took the time to meticulously follow and explain every single safety measure, which completely set our minds at ease and allowed us to just enjoy the thrill. Not only were they highly professional and safety-conscious, but they also made the entire tour incredibly fun, engaging, and interesting with their great energy and local knowledge. A special thanks to the owner, Alexis, for running such a fantastic operation and hiring such efficient, top-tier staff. It's clear that guest safety and satisfaction are the absolute highest priorities here. If you are visiting Big Bear, do not miss out on this tour! We will definitely be back.

This was so much fun. The staff was great and fun! I would definitely recommend doing this but go…read morestraight to the website. They took pics as we went along as well. I would definitely do that again.

Trish was so helpful with our most recent stay in Big bear! Can't thank her enough for her help…read morebooking the Sundance lodge for a girls weekend.

Big Bear is a great place to visit regardless what time of year. It's also above and beyond dog…read morefriendly! This place manages rentals. Incredibly organized, great system for checking in, quick to respond to questions and a delight to speak to when calling. They ensure the properties are well maintained and that your experience will be awesome. Don't hesitate; visit soon!!!

wonderful stay! We stayed in the Enchanted Forest for our anniversary and we just loved everything…read moreabout this place! We will be returning and staff was very welcoming!

Great atmosphere, very romantic and helpful staff! We will definitely be coming back soon. The…read morescenery and tub are the best thing about the room. Thank you

Was very pleased with efficiency and courtesy by Lake Patrol over this past weekend…read more Curious, for safety shouldn't buoyies be lit, especially at 5 mph wake zone and entrances to Marinas?

Thank You Lake Patrol On Big Bear Lake…read more @musicmamamakesmovies8122  When my husband and I got married way back in 1986, we invested in a really tiny little 1 bedroom cabin up in the Moonridge area in Big Bear Lake. A few years later, we were able to upgrade to a larger home. And then 15 years after that, we finally found our dream getaway home on the lake. It is an A-frame cabin located on Mallard Bay Lagoon. Because the lake level is dependent on water from rain and snow, there have been some years where our lagoon has completely dried up. It is more a muddy meadow than a lagoon and people can and do walk through it. When we first bought the cabin, the lake level was all the way up to the grass at around 16 feet, and it was awesome for canoeing, paddle boarding, and swimming. Because it is a protected 3 mile an hour "No Wake" lagoon, you don't have speed boats going by. So a lot of people find our peaceful lagoon and come in to swim or have lunch and just chill on their boat. We also get a lot of paddle boarders and canoes. Fortunately this year the lake level in our lagoon is up to 8 feet. And that is enough for us to get our boat and canoe set up at our dock. So during that summer and early fall, we love to take the boat out on the lake, big bear lake is 16 miles long and almost a mile wide at the widest part. So there is a lot of lake, a lot of people who go boating on it and a lot of potential problems. We have seen boats break down in the middle of the lake and have been able to assist a few people in trouble. We've done about a dozen rescues over the years. They have included a couple who fell off their JetSki and couldn't swim, and another tourist unfamiliar with the lake who managed to ground their boat on dry land! We have felt honored to have been in the right place at the right time to help with these rescues. But the real heroes for lake rescues are the Lake Patrol guys. They patrol the lake in their silver boats and are available for almost everything. Including issuing speeding tickets, warnings for not having enough flotation devices, citations for not having the proper permits displayed on the boat and other annoying stops. But this video is a tribute to their amazing rescues for thousands of boaters who have found themselves in various types of trouble out on the lake. These skilled and professional Lake Patrol guys are essential to keeping people safe because as I mention it in the text captions for this video, people can be stupid! I don't want to single out teenage boys, but you know who you are! Anyone can have engine trouble run out of gas or simply get lost. And our awesome Lake Patrol is there to assist, sometimes even within seconds or minutes, but you never have to wait too long to get help from them. And they are so awesome about helping everyone enjoying this beautiful lake. This particular video was inspired by a Lake Patrol boat and officer who was towing in our neighbors boat. It had come loose from the ties and was apparently floating out to the deep water when the Lake Patrol caught it and brought it back to the dock. Curt and I were just about to head back to Northridge, I was out on the deck finishing closing up for winter and saw him bringing the boat back. So I did what I always do, which is bring out my trusty iPhone and film his kind deed. Thanks Lake Patrol! This video is to let you know how much you are appreciated!

Great location if you want to stay in the village area in Big Bear! Staff is friendly and the rooms…read moreare cozy and clean. Feels like you're in a cabin since it has a living room and kitchen area! Overall wonderful experience:)

Stumbled upon this place via Booking.com after driving to all possible campgrounds in the area and…read morehad no luck in finding a site for the night. I've circled this village more times than I can count and I would have never known this lodge existed. Tucked in the center of the Village with its own parking lot, this location is prime. Who would've known this lodge existed next to my favorite tea & gelato place. Check in is a breeze, the owners live on site. The room we booked was good for 6 and for the 3 of us, it was huge. One masters bedroom with a king bed and the bathroom, outside in the living area was a twin bunk, and a queen sofa bed. Fully functioning kitchen with the basics. A clean fridge and stocked with towels and the built in shampoo, conditioner, soap dispenser. This place doesn't have a/c but they provide fans and it stayed cool enough. Within walking distance to the lake, restaurants, and convenient stores. The rates are very reasonable, they even offered us a great discounted price if we stayed an extra night. We'll take up on that offer next time. Free WiFi, you just need to ask for the PW upon checking in. The only downside for light sleepers, is that if you keep your windows open, you can hear people hanging out on the streets next to the bars after hours... but we didn't mind. Great service & staff was very accommodating.

Thank you sky ride team for all your help to accommodate an urgent same day ride for us down to LA…read morefrom big bear on a Sunday afternoon. Genevieve you have shown such a great customer service with care and patience for our sudden last minute ride request. Andrew our driver was so friendly, nice person, and such a great and safe driver. I can't stop thanking you sky ride for your help accommodating a sudden and safe ride with such a friendly nice staff.

Beyond helpful with an urgent pickup for my celebrity client. The driver Gerald went above and…read morebeyond what was asked. Waiting for the client after drop off to help watch his bags while he got his rental car. I will for sure be using them again!

Mauricio, José, Jenny, Jennifer, lucia, Kendal, Denisse were so attentive for our group and had the…read morebest energy. Everyone was so kind.

Tim was amazing! Super customer service and he went above…read moreand beyond to make us feel special Highly recommend ! The pizza is amazing, too and they have our favorite wine