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    4.0 (45 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Rebekah C.

    My fiancé and I love Alpine Coasters, so when we travel and find one within 2 hours, we check it out! Recently we were staying in Joshua Tree and learned of Mineshaft Coaster in Big Bear. After we finished work, we drove about an hour and a half and made it just before closing time. We signed the waiver, and made it quickly to our coaster carts. Safety checks and instructions were given and we were off! This one was one of my favorites because there are actually 2 runs. I wish we would have had more time to ride again but all in all it was a wonderful experience.

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    Jennifer F.

    I wanted to start off by saying that the experience was really fun and beautiful to see! My family and I got to experience the mineshaft coaster with snow and as a Californian you know we LOVE snow. (Hahah) $20 per ride/per person & $10 for "small child". Although I think, for the amount of years that they've been running, they can do a lot of things to make the process of signing waivers, and buying tickets a lot smoother. If this is your first time, you probably wouldn't even know what each line is for what because they have no signs, or no staff, directing or answering questions outside. The little shed to the right of the ride entrance is to sign a liability waiver; we waited 30 minutes for that. Luckily, I had a bigger party, and I was able to send my mom and sister to wait in line while my dad and I went into a separate line to purchase the ticket. So, remember when coming that you have to purchase your ticket in a separate line, and once you have your ticket, enter into the ride line. We waited 1 hour to get our tickets and onto the ride. Until they find a different system to purchase tickets and sign waivers...just be aware that you'll be waiting in line for a bit. Side note: They also need to do some thing about the start of the ride. In order to sort of be pushed up to the first hill, the cart behind you must ram into you at full speed. My shoulder hurt the rest of the day, yikes.

    a little boy

    Writing this review to say that Big A deserves a Big Raise. After a line that we thought would never end he brought our vibes back up entirely and almost made us forget the hell we had just gone through waiting in line for what felt like an eternity. Basically he's really awesome and felt like family right off the bat so I hope he can get paid a lot of money because he deserves it.

    Esenia J.

    Pros: *Not as scary as expected *$20 for one adult ride *Little/no wait time *Instructions clear Cons: *Not so friendly staff *Pay extra for getting pictures/videos & can't record with your phone

    Cinthia S.

    This was so much fun! It was our first time visiting and we definitely had a blast. Lines to get on were not bad at all and prices were decent. We will visit next time in town as my son and I enjoyed the ride. I recommend to visit and enjoy the time there.

    The view from top of the bobsled ride.
    Krystal H.

    So much fun!! You have to sign a waiver before any activities and each ride is a separate ticket.

    Melissa C.

    Fun but i ended up bruised from the coaster and the coaster feels too expensive. $20 per adult $10 per kid. So our family of 3 is $50 for one ride. Not counting the other things available. The ride is about 10 minutes long. Young kids must have an adult with them. Would i do this again? No. Will my son, yes but when he is old enough to do it alone . You can also pay $15 more for pictures and video of the coaster

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    Brianna L.

    Pros: * So much fun * Faster & scarier than expected * Great experience * Nice Staff Cons: * Seemed pricy for 1 ride ($20 for single adult ride) Extra: * Lots of Parking * Very busy for a Wednesday * Snack bar was great

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    Love this place, love the rides, service is amazing, staff are super friendly, will definitely visit again

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    We frst went on to see the lake and then we head on to Alpine Slide at Big Bear.

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    Alpine Slide At Magic Mountain - Worth the $20!

    Alpine Slide At Magic Mountain

    3.3(899 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Visited Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain and did the coaster such a blast! It goes surprisingly fast,…read morebut you're in full control of the brakes, which makes it exciting and fun. The views going up and down are absolutely beautiful, so you really get to enjoy the scenery while riding. They also have several other activities to do, which is great if you're spending the day there. Just note there isn't a bundle for all rides it's pay-as-you-go for each activity. Overall, a super fun experience and definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

    This was our second stop after arriving in Big Bear and honestly, it was a blast. We arrived around…read more10:30am and waited about 15 minutes to turn into the parking lot. Parking was free when we got there (Monday) First stop is the kiosk (not tickets!) where you sign a waiver. They'll give you a little zip tie to show you're cleared for rides. After that, you buy tickets per ride and line up for whatever you want to do. You will not be able to do anything without the zip tie. Total wait time for us with kiosk and for the ride was about 2 hours, but it flew by. Parents waited in line for the coaster while kids played in the snow or hopped into shorter ride lines, smart setup. If you get the blonde coaster attendant, consider yourself lucky. She's stern but fair and keeps things from getting chaotic. Big Bear celebrity status, honestly. As you can see on the other reviews haha part of the experience. Heads up: the food area was messy and the restroom was out of toilet paper (crowds + kids = chaos). Come prepared and lower expectations there. That said, the wait was 100% worth it. My daughter loved it and we'll definitely be back. Another family recommended the night snow tubing, saying it's less crowded. Coaster rides are about $20, and bring quarters for lockers or leave your stuff in the car. Also, the tubing hill here is way more fun than the others in town. Fun, busy, chaotic, but totally worth it.

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    Alpine Slide At Magic Mountain - WAIVER to sign before doing any Activities. I suggested Online sign in , hope they listen coz its long line always !

    WAIVER to sign before doing any Activities. I suggested Online sign in , hope they listen coz its long line always !

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    Not Bad at all for their Combo Meal .

    SkyPark at Santa's Village - Candy cane

    SkyPark at Santa's Village

    3.8(732 reviews)
    14.2 mi

    I grew up in San Diego and I've lived in LA for many years and a year after year I keep telling…read moremyself that I have to check this place out. For this most recent long three-day weekend in Lake Arrowhead we decided to finally give this place a try. We are two adults in our 30s with no kids. It is important to note that because honestly, this place is for children 10 and under. It is not for teens or adults. It is honestly pretty underwhelming if you are an adult, but it can be quite charming if you are a child. It is also $55 per person and $15 for parking which is a bit expensive, but I understand the inflated price due to the location and having to staff it. One thing about this place that is nice is they don't have a bunch of add-ons once you get inside, so you really do just pay one price unless you decide to get food as well. The other part of this park is specifically designed for people into mountain biking. They have six different trails ranging in difficulty from easy to difficult and about half of the visitors seemed to be doing that which we would go back specifically for. The activities for adults are pretty limited, so the main ones that we did were the bike in the air that goes around the rim of the property. This is the ride that you see in all the marketing and is the most popular. It was probably the most fun we had but it was honestly a bit scary once you get to the steepest point. It's about 50 feet above the ground so it would be quite a fall down. After that, we tried some archery and ax throwing which was surprisingly fun. After that, there was honestly nothing else that we could really do given our age and size so we headed out after that. This would be a great place to visit during December with children 10 and under because they do have Santa Claus and people in costumes and what not and each of the buildings is alpine themed and is very quaint. They also have a very large area that serves as a wedding location so I'm sure that is also another part of this place. There is a large free parking lot attached in front with EV charging available as well.

    We've been here 4-5 times and it was time for a review. Ticket prices are high, but I thought it…read morewas OK for 1x a year trip or once every 2 years. We've been here during the fall and winter and I would recommend coming for the winter decorations. The crowd varies during the year, when we came during the fall weekday, it was empty and there was no wait for any of the activities. We came last week (3 days before Christmas) and we had to wait for each activity. It wasn't bad, but it did make the day longer. If you plan to eat, I would eat earlier because in the afternoon lunch our food took about 1hr. The highlight of the trip for my kid is santa and I'm glad we did that first to get a reservations. We did the mountain bike part earlier in the fall and that was nice if your kid is into it. We rented all the gear and opted for the tour guide to help us get use to it.

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    SkyPark at Santa's Village - The entrance

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    Candeeland

    Candeeland

    4.7(225 reviews)
    38.2 mi

    I love the set up here. The playground is large, clean and they have a lot of fun set ups. I really…read morelike that this indoor playground has equipment that is fairly spacious. Some of the other ones really require adults to do a lot of crouching, and here, it's easier for me to run and follow my kids. The cutest part is that they have a train set up inside that goes off every 20 minutes. I love this! They have tje train rides inside the mall as well that the kids always want to go on, so here the kids are able to enjoy the attraction. I like that they also have a candy station, food court and also cranes. :) Kids also love it. Definitely will be back! Parents are also included in admission. 15 for one hour or 20 for an hour and a half

    My kids love Candeeland, but I do feel like this updated review is necessary. Their facilities are…read morebecoming more and more unsanitary. The ball pit is an excellent example of balls coated in dirt and grime just waiting to get toddlers and babies sick. Clear padding at the base of a main slide is tearing off, and still no improvement to the hygiene of the bathrooms. We've now come to expect to bring extra clothing for ourselves and the kids as it's just not as clean as it was before. It's also a bummer they took out the train, although we understand it was costing them a lot in maintenance fees to keep up. Still, we will continue bringing our kids. Owners if you're reading this, PLEASE keep up with the cleanliness of this indoor playplace. You have hundreds of kids a week coming through. The least you can do is to ensure a hygienic atmosphere for families to enjoy.

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    Candeeland - Pretty good place for kids

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    Pretty good place for kids

    Castle Park

    Castle Park

    2.7(867 reviews)
    39.0 mi

    Greeted at the parking entrance with a lovely lady who was very upfront about the rides that…read moreweren't up due to high winds to ensure we were aware prior to entering she was lovely which I appreciated.Geki and Samantha were great when purchasing tickets and ensured I was aware of the rides as well, I purchased 9 tickets regardless since we are from out of town and wanted a little fun. We had such a blast literally enjoyed all the rides we did get to experience which were plenty and did some toss the ball and ring toss with Saul whom was also helped by Jake in accommodating our group. The Big top restaurant had joyful people working even with the influx of people. To end the night the mini golf closed earlier than usual but that was unforeseen Ivan was extremely helpful and empathetic about the situation. I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK LOVED IT!! Everything is perspective make with what you have instead of longing for what's always been change is inevitable.

    Only reason this place got two stars from me is because my teenagers loved the Fireball…read morerollercoaster and my youngest liked the merry go round. Other than those things this place is mediocre and run down. The train was not in use, the food was so bad we didn't even finish it. The fries were cold, me and my son's burgers were so salty and burnt, my fiancé's "asada fries" were SPICY with some guac and sour cream slapped on top! Just an overall bad experience, then my son wanted dipping dots but they were sold out everywhere inside the park, and it was only 2 hours after opening. On top of that the basketball arcade game took our credits twice, we never got to play a game and it was "nothing they could do about it". Most of the workers SEEMED LIKE nice people but the food was TERRIBLE! Add that to how hot it was, the $20 parking that was marked $15 on the website, my Easter was ehh. Oh there was a random Peacock roaming around, I was hoping that it would open up its feathers, that would have been a site to see.

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    Castle Park
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    The Living Desert

    The Living Desert

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    48.7 mi
    Eco-friendly
    Not-for-profit

    We love going to The Living Desert when we are in Palm Springs. We go right when it opens so it's…read morecooler and typically there is more animal activity. We used to get a discount with our local (Oregon) zoo membership, but I guess that partnership has changed. We also bring reusable water bottles, snacks and sunscreen with us. All the staff are friendly and there are so many passionate volunteers onsite as well. We had several great conversations with staff and volunteers throughout our last visit. You can tell how much they genuinely care about the animals, They also are well versed in facts and fun tidbits about the animals as well. We love going to the wallabies enclosure- it's our kids's favorite. We go there first since it tends to be less busy and the wallabies are not chilling in the shade yet. It's so special to walk through and have the wallabies just hang out near you and jump around. We loved seeing so many wonderful animals- wolves, giraffes, zebra, rhinos, monkeys, just to name a few. You could easily spend at least half a day here. There is also a splash pad area for the kids to cool off. If in the area I highly recommend you check out The Living Desert.

    Normally I'm a little uncomfortable with zoos since I'm unsure about caging animals that aren't…read morenative to the local area. The living desert zoo flips this idea on its head by focusing on geographical areas that have similar climates and explicitly not accepting animals that won't do well in the desert. We took the guided tour, not so much to avoid walking (even though it was nice to have a shaded golf court in the unexpected 100 degree heat) but so we would have access to a docent guide who could tell us stories. Leila more than did that -- she was incredibly knowledgeable, very nice, and engaging. There are three main areas to explore: African Safari, Australian Adventures, Wild Americas. There's also more than 50 gardens and 1000 acres of hiking trails. My highlights for each area: Australian adventures The laughing kookaburra gets its name from its maniacal-sounding laughs and hoots. Bennett's wallaby is similar to a kangaroo with larger ears. The emu is the second largest bird in the world, can run long distances up to 30 miles an hour, and has built in "sunscreen." Wild Americas Badgers are fierce, able to fight off an attacker many times their own size. Bighorn sheep are specially evolved for the rocky mountain terrain they live in. Chuckwalla lizards defend their territories with head bobbing and pushups -- no idea why that works. African Safari Painted dogs have vibrant color coats with big ears and are excellent pack hunters. The banded mongoose has a striking striped coat and interact with others in what appears to be social games. And of course the highlight of the whole visit -- we got to feed the giraffes. Their tongues are VERY long which they wrap around the lettuce. They are black to guard against sunburn and spongy (if you accidentally touch it). This zoo has something for everyone and every age.

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    The Living Desert
    The Living Desert

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    The Cove Waterpark - Front entrance

    The Cove Waterpark

    3.3(363 reviews)
    34.1 mi

    Luvd this pool space. From hotel you can head to pool floor walk through the outside garden and…read morehead to the elevator to pool floor. It'll take you right to the entrance. Hotel key required to access. Not crowded at all during our visit. Us and a handful of people were able to enjoy unobstructed swims and spa marinating. Water stations throughout the different pools. Water was a perfect temperature for a hot and cold plunge. Cabanas, loungers and bar areas were clean and organized ready for a new day for hotel guests to enjoy. Staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming. Definitely a fun getaway or staycation.

    Bummer to see sooo many negative reviews!! We gave this…read moreplace 5 stars for young boys 11 and 8. Food was very low level. We had chicken strips and fries. Save your money and bring your own food im a cooler. I wish I would have known. We arrived right when they opened at 11 am. No hassle. They young gurls didn't engage with any of the guest during check in and payment.. Not a biggie. They boys wanted in so they could start playing. During our visit there were plenty of chairs, umbrellas, inner tubes (for the lazy river), and SHADE!! The crowd was respectful. No one was running into each other. This place can definitely get busy! Only $25 for a day pass.

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    The Cove Waterpark - Large pool with smaller pool in back and water slides. Spas on right hand side

    Large pool with smaller pool in back and water slides. Spas on right hand side

    The Cove Waterpark - Free with entrance fee. Must sign a waiver and get your wristband signed off

    Free with entrance fee. Must sign a waiver and get your wristband signed off

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    Oak Tree Mountain - Roadside windmill

    Oak Tree Mountain

    3.4(174 reviews)
    13.1 mi

    Oak Tree Mountain feels like something straight out of a Hallmark movie beautiful, peaceful, and…read morefull of charm. Surrounded by nature, with fresh mountain air and birds singing, it's the kind of place that makes you slow down and enjoy the outdoors. We visited in December, so it wasn't peak season and not everything was open, but we still had a great time. Even with fewer attractions available, it was fun just being there walking around, taking in the scenery, and enjoying the quiet, outdoorsy atmosphere. It's a lovely place to visit, especially if you appreciate nature and simple pleasures. Even in the off-season, Oak Tree Mountain was enjoyable, and I can only imagine how charming it must be during peak season.

    My family and friends' time while visiting Oak Tree Mountain was a fun and memorable experience…read more We had breakfast, shopped, toured the surrounding area, and basically hiked while taking tons of group and selfie photos. More importantly, we laughed and had a great time. When we arrived early in the morning, the temperature was 35 degrees and overcast. If you plan to visit here anytime soon, BRING a jacket as you WILL feel the chill the second you open your car door. It was pretty chilly, but it felt GREAT as the air was crisp and fresh. I read the many negative Yelp reviews regarding an additional fee to visit the upper area. Thank goodness they were not charging during our visit, as we would have done exactly what many other visitors did before us and left. The small shops were lovely to visit, as all the items sold are handmade and, surprisingly, very affordable. One shop was offering 50% off EVERYTHING, so my family and friends definitely took advantage of the savings. This is a fun place to visit and to get away from it all for a few hours, as long as they do not charge visitors any additional fees, including parking, which, during our visit, was free. Thank goodness for anything free nowadays.

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