There are so many shops here, ranging from food spots to souvenir shops, and it's honestly a really…read morelovely area to walk around! Some of the shops have their own unique spark, which I really liked. At least not every souvenir shop feels exactly the same, so there's a little more variety when you're browsing around. I also really liked that there were different themed restaurants and dessert shops throughout the area. It was nice to see those little pops of something different instead of everything feeling too similar. Another big plus is that there's plenty of parking, with lots of different parking lots around the area, so we weren't too worried about finding a spot. It was also pretty cool to see a horse-drawn carriage going down the road! It was definitely moving slowly, but it was unexpected and made for a fun little thing to watch while we were walking around.

Those following my Yelp reviews are reading this following my review for Big Bear Lake where I…read moremention my connection to bears (my name meaning "Little Bear"), to Big Bear city and my obsession with Jackie and Shadow: the bald eagle King and Queen holding court from 165-foot Jeffrey Pine tree overlooking the lake. I also mention the benefits to Angelinos to escape our smog-ridden city and escape to fresh air and a slow pace for hiking, boating, skiing or even relaxing in a cabin. But Big Bear also offers something we are all familiar with: wining, dining and shopping! When you've spent the day experiencing Big Bear's natural wonders; you can cap the day off in Big Bear Village. Big Bear Village is the charming tourist hub quarters of Big Bear where you will find the Big Bear Welcome Center, gift shops ranging from toys, crystals, beef jerky, leather and everything in between; bars and restaurants and even public restrooms. The village features all levels of dining from casual neighborhood eateries to elegant romance perfect for dates and holidays and is the ideal place to purchase Big Bear tourist merch and trinkets. Big Bear Village is perfectly walkable and offers a free public parking lot and street parking but beware that even in 'off-season' - it is busy as a bee hive! For those SoCal residents familiar with Solvang (near Santa Barbara) and Old Temecula; Big Bear Village is a similar esthetic. If you are a fan of bears, then Big Bear Village is your playground as it is filled with bear statues curbside on every corner, each and every shop seems to brand itself with a punny name referring to bears and there is bear imagery everywhere! Even though not in Big Bear Village; my favorite bear in the city is a bear statue dressed as a marshal at the Big Bear Superior Court. I am sure this is very intimating to the bear criminals! Big Bear Village is bear-y adorable and the ideal area for tourists to dine and shop. Note: Big Bear Village is not where you will find stores like Dollar Tree, Marshalls, Starbucks, Verizon, Vons etc; as these are in a different area at the east shore of the lake. I don't know if this is just towards tourists or simply the Big Bear way of life but everyone is so kind in Big Bear with amazing customer service! Employees are endlessly complimentary, friendly and guarantee a pleasant experience. We even met the kindest waitress, Janet, at nearby Benny's diner who told us her life story and is probably our friend forever now. This is certainly NOT Los Angeles! Big Bear Village is the tourist shopping/dining hub that will sure to be(ar) a delight to all tourists and is a must-see when in Big Bear. Be sure to take a photo with one of the bear statues: it is basically mandatory!

I absolutely love Cabin Fever! I make it a point to come to this shoppe as it has a lot of cabin,…read moreforest, woods, bear, moose, country and rustic themed decor. Every time I visit, I find something to take home with me. I have gotten signs, figurines, coasters, drawer knobs, statues and a host of other cute and adorable items. There is literally something for every room of the house whether it be the kitchen, living room, bedroom, bath room, dining room, den or outdoor space. Feel free to leisurely browse around this kitschy corner store. This little mom and pop specializes in great accents and table top decor, and you will not find too many large furniture like items. The owner knows all of their merchandise, where it's located and if you are looking for something in particular, she is a happy to help.

Very friendly and helpful service! So many cute decor options to choose from. Definitely the place…read moreto go if you are looking for bear or mountain themed goodies.

Disclosure - I like gift shops. The notion that you might find the perfect item that would delight…read morea friend or family member and let them know you were thinking of them is a nice concept. When you're on a trip, the process of treasure hunting can be more special. In Oak Glen, the Apple Tree occupies a primo spot underneath Law's Coffee Shop, in the area near Oak Tree Village. We popped in to take a look on our last Oak Glen visit. I was attracted by the many colorful banners outside. There was a large selection continuing inside the front door, too. A side room had a lot of kitchen items, and another featured fabric on the bolt, ready to be cut. There's a nostalgic air to the place, even without the sewing section. My impression was that a sell off of some of the dated merchandise to make way for fresher goods might make sense. They've got location going for them, plus parking.

This is the best gift shop in Oak Glen. My family has been coming up for over 40 years. They have…read moreeverything from wonderful nick knacks to fabric to an endearing children's section. Little incense burning log cabins, dishes and greeting cards. Wonderful place to stop. For most of the time, the restaurant was run by Mr. Law and the shop by Theresa Law. Soon the restaurant will reopen with new owners from what I heard. Theresa wrote a recipe book that is a MUST. Her apple pie recipe is the best there is. If you want to shop and taste of California, this is the genuine article. Warmth and wonderment. Love this place. Eat at Law's coffee shop, pick up a pie and then shop at the Apple Tree Gift shop. Locally owned and run for over 60 years. Parking right out in front. Nice, wonderful people who treat you like family

Brown Bear gift shop is a interesting place to browse. They have great selection of goodies. Easily…read moreyou can find a unique souvenir. Value wise is kind of in higher side in compare to other stores...but not a negative point. Every store has its own policy for pricing the items so im just comparing. It's a big store so its fun to explore. The only thing that it was missing was customer service. Two employees were staring to customers and talking to each other without even saying hi or bye. No offering help! It was weird encounter specially that you can find welcoming customer service in Big Bear. The store wasnt busy but it seems the employees were tired.

Had some time before the movie started so I walked in & it has some cute essential items! Quality…read moresweatshirts, hats, slippers that are very plush, cool handbags, fun trinkets and kids animal hats. You get the feeling that they're eyeballing you & all I was doing was browsing and snapping pictures for my review. I didn't buy anything, although the prices were reasonable considering the location. Reading other reviews a lot of other customers were uncomfortable as well. It seems like there are too many stores in Big Bear that obviously have that as an ongoing situation. It's too bad there's so much theft going on or so much distrust. Not sure which but I hope they resolve it. Although I was greeted with a hello, how are you?

Such a charming little gem! Hilltop Haus is an adorable gift shop tucked away in the mountain town…read moreof Running Springs. It's filled with all sorts of fun treasures -- from cozy home décor and seasonal goodies to unique gifts you won't find anywhere else. The shop is on the smaller side, but every inch is packed with charm. The owner was so kind and welcoming, which made the visit even better. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area!

Always beautiful presentation of charming items to fit a wide price range. It's hard not to buy…read moresomething, especially when owner Heather is there guiding you to something new she thinks you might like. Charming & fun place to shop - a destination for me & friends for a day trip from Redlands.

Went for a motorcycle ride out here from Hemet. Nice ride…read moreand all and decided to stop in .. well I left after waiting a 5 minutes waiting for someone to greet me. I was standing there at the counter and at least three people saw me with no response. It was a Saturday and somewhat busy but come on at least a Hi. I walked out... Terrible customer service..

The food here is really good. My pizza (the Bee's Knees) was really burnt in the underside so I…read moreasked about if they could do anything after eating a portion of it and they made me another pizza which is very kind of them. The price can be pretty high but you can definitely taste the quality. I would definitely return here for apple picking, apple pie with ice cream, and their apple cider. They said apple picking season usually ends around October. The Bee's Knees 5/5 Apple Cider (cold): 5/5 Apple Pie with Ice Cream: 5/5

Scenic gifts is a cute gem in big bear. They have great selection if everything but for me i love…read moretheir signs and honestly one of the signs made me laugh " camping , where friends and marshmallows are toasted."little details like this give the shop that playful big bear mountain vibe and make it fun to walk around and explore. Valuewise they were ok not the cheaper side and i didnt see any promotions. The store was chill and customer service was just ok...It took like bit kong till one of the sales person walked to me to open their glass vitrine but its ok...I like when they are chatting with customers and make them laugh or happy so no regret on that part. I ended up buying a few pieces. One of my friends collecting this bears and bear is his favorite animal so to make him happy everytime im in town im collecting all this cute little goodies...

Service was horrible!!! Found a t-shirt on sale that said 9.99 and then on the sleeve said $19.99…read moreand they did not honor the 9.99 price and gave us attitude. Then we bought a butter squish only to noticed that the package was taped together and we went back to return it and they said all sales are final. And turned there back to us. Very rude taking advantage of tourists.

This adorable shop is a must see when traveling through running springs! They have super cool…read moregifts, different crafts and games. We got two nice running springs shirts while we were there and Debbie made our visit amazing. She is super sweet, friendly and made us feel very welcome. Also she is very knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend stopping in to see Debbie and grabbing a cool souvenir. Can't wait to go back on our next trip up to the area!

Adorable wide variety gift shop and household accoutrement for anyone in Running Springs. Has a…read morefew personalized gifts you can order there and a very nice owner. Lots of wood mountain country sculptures, like bears and such.

I love this place!! They really do have treasures in there! The lady is so nice and respectful. The…read moreprice is very affordable. This place needs people to actually look inside. Im sure everyone will find something, they'll like.

I didn't ask but looks like there has been a name change from "Huckleberry's Gifts & Goods" to…read more"Loved Homestead". The gentleman at the desk was very friendly and patient. A very fun place to take your time and browse around. They had a wide array of gifts, home goods, antique items, stationary supplies, books, and more. Prices are reasonable, especially given that they carry very unique items. I will definitely shop there again.

This store is larger than it appears when you first walk in. There are three rooms - each with…read moretheir own theme of unique toys. For example, there is one room dedicated to singing plush animals, primarily bears. These animals sing full songs vs. a mere 10 seconds. My son got a handcrafted rubber and gun made in Big Bear. My daughter left with fake snow. Perhaps the thing that makes this store the most worthwhile to visit is the nice lady that was there to assist us. I'm not sure if she's the owner or not, but she's super sweet and helpful. These small businesses with nice, helpful employees is the type that I like to support.

Thankfully I live a couple hours away because my wallet would take a beating!…read more The toy selection is unique and well curated. I wanted to buy so much stuff for my friends' kids and I but instead opted for just a few items. I purchased a LCR game kit, two toy planes, a sticker booklet and some NBA trading cards. The sticker book was a hit! It kept the kids occupied for a while. I paid about $40 which was not bad. They accept cash or card. The owner was friendly and thorough. She logs all items purchased manually which was impressive. We had a great experience and I highly recommend paying a visit when in the area!