Cap'n Paul was very friendly and nice even though there was only 4 in our party. I liked the…read morecelebrity stories in big bear.

Our family made our first trip up to Big Bear in late July, and the heat was pretty intense--even…read morefor being up in the mountains! Renting a boat from Big Bear Marina turned out to be the absolute highlight of our trip and far exceeded our expectations. We rented for an hour and a half to cruise around the lake, and the cool breeze out on the water was an instant relief from the hot weather. Even our two teenagers didn't complain once--which is a major win! They thoroughly enjoyed the ride and loved connecting to the Bluetooth speaker the marina provided so they could play their own music. It set such a fun vibe that I even found myself trying to dance on the boat (much to everyone's amusement). The heat eventually drove us home a day early, but this boat ride made the trip worthwhile. It's the one thing we'll definitely do again the next time we visit Big Bear!

The team at Pleasure Point Marina were all kind and welcoming. The young gentleman who helped us…read moreget situated with our boat was great and offered fun banters as well as helpful insight on current best spots for fishing. The boat they set us up with was top of the line. Looking around, we definitely had one of the newer and nicer rentals on the lake. We went with the standard size pontoon for 4 people and had plenty of room for each person to have their own space to cast off at all times. While our luck with fishing was limited, we had a great time out on the water in our comfortable boat.

Reserved a rental in advance. Day of rental had poor weather-rain. I called early in AM to cancel…read more Eventually told that no refund will be considered - only "credit". I may never visit the area again and have health condition where I may not even have that long. I requested to be refunded - never used any service. Company should not hold funds to compel / force any potential customer to use the service or lose out. Company should provide refund option where the weather turns out bad. Beware if you make reservations as they will hold your deposit / payment hostage, and force you to do business.

Highly recommend this tour for both locals and visitors! Captain Chris is very knowledgeable on all…read morethings Big Bear and does an amazing job at keeping you engaged on all the great things BB offers and its history. There's a fun fact for everyone to enjoy! I live here, but took my parents who were visiting, and even as a local, it's really nice to see and hear about BB from a different perspective.

I live here in Big Bear and delight in taking visitors on this most interesting and relaxing boat…read moretour.

Went out for an hour with Michael, had a blast, he was super helpful to me who has been out wake…read moresurfing a handful of times, and to my girlfriend who is a first timer. All around great experience for all skill levels.

We had an amazing experience with Designated Wakesports! Our captain, Michael, was absolutely…read morefantastic. He was so kind, patient, and helpful throughout the entire experience. The kids especially loved him! His patience and ability to teach and encourage them made the day so much fun and memorable. Michael was wonderful with the kids and made everyone feel comfortable and confident on the water. We couldn't have asked for a better captain or a better experience. Highly recommend Designated Wakesports and Michael -- we will definitely be back!

The boat was extremely overcrowded, with around 200 people, and the captain talked loudly and…read moreNONSTOP over the speaker. We literally left with headaches and couldn't enjoy the nature or have a peaceful moment. It felt stressful, crowded, and exhausting instead of relaxing. A complete waste of time and money. I would NEVER recommend this boat tour to anyone.

1/5 -- Not Relaxing at All…read more I came on the Arrowhead Queen expecting a peaceful, relaxing boat ride around beautiful Lake Arrowhead. Unfortunately, it was the complete opposite. From almost the second the tour started, the captain/tour guide started talking -- and basically NEVER STOPPED. House after house after house: who owns this house, who used to live there, how much this house is worth, celebrity houses, more houses... honestly, I did not come here for a real-estate or celebrity-home tour. The narration was also extremely loud and nonstop. There wasn't even a minute here and there to just enjoy the sound of the water, look at the mountains and lake, and relax. After listening to the loud continuous talking for almost the entire ride, I actually ended up with a headache. Apparently I'm not the only person who feels this way, because other reviews mention that too much of the tour focuses on houses of rich/famous people and that the narration can be fast and difficult to enjoy. The sad part is that Lake Arrowhead itself is gorgeous. This could have been such a peaceful experience if they simply gave passengers some quiet time between the commentary. Tell us some interesting history, point out a few important places, then PLEASE stop talking for a while and let people enjoy the lake. If you love nonstop narration and hearing about who owns every house around the lake, you might enjoy it. If you're looking for a peaceful scenic boat ride where you can relax and enjoy Lake Arrowhead, I absolutely would not recommend this tour.

Called the location in the morning and sent a text asking what the hours of operation were and was…read moretold 11am per the website. Upon arrival at 1050am I was informed that they were not allowing anyone in since they had a previously booked camp. That would have been nice to know since I sent the message at 7am. I had to wait around till then when I could have found a different activity since we were leaving town today. The workers just blamed the owner and said oh well sorry. Lots of people were turned down because of this being summer. Should have been informing customers instead of making them wait.

Capt Brian was awesome. He was very attentive to speed and safety. He also has a great sense of…read morehumor. Will definitely be back!

Very terrible rental company. I tried calling numerous times and there was no one available to…read moreanswer my call. Then after many hours passed, I had completely lost the desire to even rent a boat I get a text with a link to the pricing and inventory page. Is this a joke? These guys apparently are getting a quick return on their investment, because $9,000 for a days rental for a Mid-Level Mastercraft is absolutely insane! Might as well use that for a deposit on purchasing one yourself.

Went here to rent a boat on the whim, got a fishing boat for 2 hours shortly after for $105 otd!…read more The crew is very nice and helpful! Would definitely come back and utilize their rentals again!

Loved meeting Captain John, Ben, Dave & Romeo! Captain John had the best stories about the eagles…read moreand made sure my experience at Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina was memorable. Liked his kayaks and will back to kayak next time I am in Big Bear. The vibe is mellow & happy just like my Californian spirit :) Thank you Captain John for my wonderful time at your Marina!!

We went to book the tour of the lake but weren't able to unfortunately. However, they did let my…read morefamily and I go to the telescopes they had set up pointing at Shadows nest. We stayed for about an hour even though they were long closed. We were excited to see the nest so I'm thankful they let us stay as long as we wanted

We could not have been happier with our afternoon out on the water in July. Despite not being…read more"peak" season we caught 9 rainbow trout. Our little boy loved it. Highly recommend.

Avoid this business at all costs. I booked a fishing trip…read morefor my 7-year-old son and me, but the guide was a complete no-show. When I called to find out what happened, he claimed the trip was canceled due to rain. When I asked why no one contacted us beforehand, he claimed he didn't have my contact info, hung up, and proceeded to dodge all my calls. He had both my phone number and email on file. Canceling due to weather is one thing, but ghosting a customer, hanging up, and refusing to communicate is unpardonable. Save yourself the stress and avoid ruining a special day with your kids--look elsewhere.

I have been fortunate enough to have a very good pal who is a member of the Lake Arrowhead Yacht…read moreClub (LAYC), an exclusive private club at Lake Arrowhead. My good fortune has been that I have been his invited guest, too many times to count, over the past seventeen or eighteen years. The best part of this is that I've met and made the acquaintance of many of the members who have been absolutely as nice as can be and are gracious to a fault. The club membership, I am told, is for the sole purpose of one thing: the pursuit of furthering the hobby and past time of sailing and encouraging all of the family to participate, including the "little ones." I have also been told that those folks seeking new membership who do not sail ... are not invited to join. Sailing IS very important here. All events at the club are planned or in concert with different sailing events, races, regattas, meets and "Invitationals." The members of LAYC remind me of close knit relatives. Mingling with them at the club as a guest, I get the feeling that I'm at a family reunion; there's a lot of obvious kinsmanship, brotherly love and spirited discussions that you'd find at family events. The club's kitchen always has really good food. They serve sit-down dinners as well as buffet meals. During the racing season, there are dinner parties every Saturday night that are absolutely the bomb. Several evenings during the week, the kitchen is also open to members. The club also has a sporty, full bar with TV's to watch sporting events and, as you can expect, beer, wine and cocktails flow freely when the club is open. LAYC is open basically between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Having said that, the club has a modified opening in the beginning of Springtime and a scaled back version of the club is still open through the early fall. Come winter, however, the club closes down, completely. My pal is a past Commodore of the club and has been the chairman of the race committee for many years. Races at the club are on Saturdays and Sundays. There are approximately eight fleets (different style sail boats) that race. That means that, usually, the Race Committee [which uses a pontoon boat and sets up at different points in the lake to start and finish races], has to start and finish eight fleets of boats per race. On Saturdays, there are two races (one on Sunday). Over the years, I have helped the Race Committee, usually being a backup scorer or once in a while handling flags and/or marker and lap-count placards with the close supervision and direction from those on the committee. It is a LOT of fun. Anyone reading this that spends time at Lake Arrowhead and is into sail boats, you are NUTS if you do not join the LAYC!

The best boating club in SoCal, period…read more Centered in the heard of the Lake Arrowhead Village, the Lake Arrowhead Yacht Club is as sophisticated as it is social. I remember spending many weekends here, learning all the different types of boats, learning how to tie knots, and also the theme parties I was too young to drink at. Some of my favorite parties were the ones with nautical toys and fishing nets all over the walls. I ALSO remember a group of "older kids" in their 20's (I was 8 at the time) who told me I needed to pull down all the streamers and crepe paper. My parents weren't too happy about that. The food was great here, and there are a lot of activities for kids while the parents enjoys adult time. Crafts, movies, and boat tours were commonly available. This is a private club, so make sure you contact a member if you know one, or one of the officers. Their website is layc.net.