I write this review as I sit in the luxurious hotel reception / lounge area with nice jazz music…read moreplaying in the background. This is truly a hidden gem and beautiful place. This was our first trip to Lake Arrowhead and I'm so glad this is where we chose to stay! Peaceful elegance & luxury are words that come to mind as I think about our experience here. The staff is super friendly & helpful - I'm nodding specifically at Helecia who went the extra mile in helping me book this room, and Rona who is the General Manager and truly loves people (you can feel it as you talk to her). They both also have incredible pride in their beautiful hotel (as do all the other employees we interacted with - and that pride is definitely justified!) Both of these ladies contributed to our wonderful experience here - THANK YOU! We stayed in room 17 which had a fireplace, a bedroom and a loft. It was a bit of a walk up the hill but was secluded and we really loved it. There are so many activities they offer here (that we didn't have time to do) - tennis, pickleball, ping pong and so much more. We did however take a hike on the back of their property on the nice trails they have. Another highlight is the indoor jacuzzi with a fireplace, which made it super cozy on a cold night. We absolutely love this place and will definitely be back.

My Daughter surprises me on Mother's Day for an early dinner. I was completely surprised because I…read morethought it was private for only people affiliated with UCLA. They told us they changed it after Covid. You need to call for days you can dine there. The buildings we saw for lodging look great. Lovely pool area. There is a lot that we did not see. Worth going there to have a meal and or spend the night.

My friend found Sunsets on Yelp and it really stood out to us, so we decided to try! Very happy…read morewith how everything went :) Staff were so pleasant, friendly, and welcoming from the moment we stepped in! Our hostess was wearing a very cute Christmas hat, and she said she wanted to spread the holiday spirit! Our waitress was the sweetest ever; she was very helpful with our orders and even laughed at one of our funny interactions haha Everything tasted perfect! We shared the Kalua pork bowl and the Beachfire burger. The pork was extremely soft and tender, the coconut rice was fragrant, and the coleslaw was refreshing. The beef patty was cooked exactly to our liking, and my friend devoured the macaroni salad he chose as the side. The non-alcoholic Thai iced teas were delicious and innovative, we've never tried it with orange slices but it works so well! We did notice the drinks were about 80% ice though... I met the nicest, happiest woman in the restroom, and she recommended the sticky wings!! And the table next to us kept ordering more food (seriously, the menu was amazing) which they laughed about with their waiter LOL The decor was festive and inviting. They have touch-activated ambient mood lamps on each table and a fireplace playing on a screen (or was it real?) Highly recommend!

I got a Kalua pork bowl and it was kind of tasty! Definitely very sweet and heavy on the marinade,…read morebut it paired well with rice and cole slaw. Service was VERY SLOW. I think it took 10 minutes to get water, 10 minutes to find someone to get our order in, and then 20-30 minutes until our food came out. Definitely a very slow paced restaurant - come if you're not in a hurry and in a chill mood. We actually came here because all the other restaurants we wanted to try had a 2+ hour long wait and Sunsets was only about 30 minutes. You can walk around the village while you wait, which helps a lot.

Wow! What a fun Place to be! We came with my family for a movie night and my girls were thrilled…read morewith the home theater and tiki bar. The fresh hot popcorn, candy, and snacks were better than going to the big theater. Chairs were super cozy with extra pillows and blankets if needed and reclined for comfort. We all agreed that if we had to choose between a big theater and this, the The Place to Be is hands down the winner! There is also a picturesque view of the lake and mountain. It was a great experience from beginning to end and I highly recommend an event at the Place to be Crestline. Cheryl is amazing and a fantastic host. Thank you for your hospitality!

My husband and I came for a cooking class at The Place To Be with Chef Cheryl. She taught us how to…read moremake fresh oyster Rockefeller - we learned how to clean and shuck oysters!! We also learned how to make fried burrata, flatbread, and chicken. It was so nice to make and enjoy our meal together as a group - we made so many new friends that evening. And then to top it off we ended our night in the theater watching Top Gun with fresh popcorn! Cheryl was a patient chef and made everything so easy for us to enjoy a unique date night. I can't wait to learn more dishes!

The drinks we got were delicious (double salty dog, cappuccino, and heartbeat) and the staff were…read moresuper sweet and attentive. We even brought our two dogs and they came out with treats and a big bowl of water for them! Overall the inside is super cute and cozy and I would definitely come back!

I'll start by saying everyone was very nice both times I came in while on our little ski weekend…read more They have a very nice little book collection you can read, and if you can't put it down, you can buy. But the true star of the show are the cinnamon rolls! My son who is a roll fiend calls them, "the best cinnamon rolls since Denmark". And he ate cinnamon rolls every day there so you know he loves them. I'll just say that they are almost as good as my sister in law's holiday rolls and that's high praise. They're really traditional American rolls with just the right amount of icing, warm and fresh. (Came out at 8am, but they open at 7am??). Get them.

This was the sweetest little Christian book store. There was a large variety of books for adults…read moreand kids and little trinkets and gifts! You can tell that great care was taken in the selection of books. The lovely business owner was so kind to our young kids as well as patient as they sat and enjoyed some books as we looked for some books and gifts. The gifts we purchased were was also wrapped in beautiful gift wrapping without our request. I highly recommend making the stop by this shop!

Good selection, friendly staff! Well kept, displays are put together and it's not messy in there…read more Pretty small place though so beware if you're in the area and have a backpack/with a large group.

Heard of Hortencia's a few times so finally was able to stop in for a Sunday brunch/lunch! It did…read morenot disappoint! The restaurant was still quite empty which was nice. The views all around were absolutely gorgeous!! We ordered an enchilada with chile relleno and a side of carne asada taco and also the steak fajita! The food came out super quick and piping hot! Everything tasted so fresh and amazing! The pricing was a deal considering it comes with a view! Definitely will make our way back again! How can you not!

We came here looking for a great experience due to the view they had, but unfortunately left with…read moresome of the worst experience I ever had in a restaurant, service was OK. It was kind of fast and came to see how we were doing every few minutes. The bad experience starts with the food, first of all the price is very expensive compared to the quality of the food, about $30 for two tacos not mention that one taco had only four little shrimps, my wife got the flautas and as soon as she got them, we noticed there were mosquitoes on the food so we returned the plate We ended up eating at a different time because of this problem we still got charged for it, nothing special on the Michelada, which is 18 bucks for only one beer and clamato At the end, we order a dessert of fried ice cream and unfortunately, another bad thing with this food a pubic hair at the bottom of the fried ice cream. It was very nasty. I decided not to complain anymore, but instead to leave a review, this is the first and last time that I'm coming to this place Another thing to point out is the bathroom is in a horrible condition, they don't take the trash out once the bin is full so there's many things that they really have to work on

Friendly, professional staff was happy to work with us when our retreat home of 25 years…read moreunexpectedly gave us the boot. Staff are on call most hours and quite responsive. Cabins are cozy and well-maintained. Good eats in the dining hall. Beautiful surroundings.

I've been to this place a couple of times for events, and I have to admit that the level of service…read morehas tremendously declined. The cabins are filthy! Restrooms are moldy and you're lucky if you get hot water to shower. It's a hit or miss. The food is so bad! The only edible looking food items were the pre packaged cereals, yogurts and toast. Even the drinks were watered down. I won't be returning to this place & I don't recommend it.

Had breakfast lunch and dinner here for a few days…read more The servers are really friendly and quick. They'll bring stuff to your table even if there's a buffet Ask them about veggie options because they'll have a dish for you Food wasn't spectacular but it was tasty

It's very hard to find any issues with eating here. It's very convenient if you are staying onsite…read moreand it's easy to get a table (even if you don't have reservations for dinner). Just show up before 7:45 pm (last call for seating). The food is very freshly made and is pretty good for a buffet. The kitchen staff will accommodate you if you have any dietary restrictions. Beverages and desserts are included in the price. And the staff is very attentive and friendly. It's so nice to have a low stress dining option onsite. Plus, there is a bar and tavern in the back if you want something smaller. Tip for dinner: save room for dessert. It's a small selection, but hits the spot for post dinner treat. Tip for breakfast: don't wait until the end of the dining time to get what you want from the buffet, the staff starts clearing the buffet items about 15-20 minutes before last seating and they won't refill some items.

Bin 189 is a great spot inside the Lake Arrowhead Resort, especially if you want good food with an…read moreeasygoing vibe. Parking was a breeze, which is always a plus up here. We started with the fried calamari and garlic parmesan shoestring fries and both were a solid way to kick things off. Crispy, flavorful, and easy to share. I ordered the kale salad and added salmon for protein and it was good. Fresh, well balanced, and the portion was huge. I honestly could not finish it. The rest of my family went with the wagyu sliders, fish and chips, and the burger, and everyone seemed happy with their choices. We had no room for dessert, but the friendly service and stunning lake view more than made up for it. The lake view is truly the cherry on top! Solid choice for dining in the area.

A great breakfast option if you are staying at the hotel. This was our second visit to the Lake…read moreArrowhead Resort & Spa and just did this past Presidents' Day weekend. We wanted to get an early start to head back home and this spot opens early, has great views, and good food so it was an easy decision. It's located on the lake side of the hotel and really does have beautiful views of the lake. Our server was very polite and everything that we ordered came out very fast. Parking is also really easy, there's a giant parking lot right in front of the resort. They also have an outdoor patio area, which is more popular during the summer. For breakfast, I chose the Eggs Benedict with a side of fruit and added avocado, and honestly, it was very good. The eggs were cooked perfectly and every part of it was nice although I wish the ham would've been a cooked a bit more. The only downside is the resort fees add to the price, but if you are staying at the hotel, it is a really nice option and worth it in my opinion.

TL;DR: I guesssss it's poke and I guessssss it's acai...but I KNOW it wasn't fresh and wasn't good…read more Service was nice and fast but not worth the quality of food Ordered: - Smoke bowl (1/5): Tuna had no flavor, frozen texture, and the rice was not cooked right - wet and clumpy in some areas, hard in others. Even the cucumber tasted weird - The Hippy Acai bowl (2/5): if I had to guess, it's a single pack of Sambazon with some fruits and PB drizzled on top. Not exactly bad but nothing special If you're in a bind for food, sure. Otherwise, go hang out at the train museum next door and save yourself the disappointment

Stopped by the other day on a walk…read more Service was decent, attentive staff. Very colorful inside with some decorations for the season. Got the island boi which was pretty good passion fruit base with coconut shreds, mango and sliced bananas. There was good flavor in the fruit and the base was decent. I love passion fruit so the base just missed the mark for the passion flavor for me. I'd get it again but I wish it was a more powerful flavor. Also got a musubi, could be less cost by about $1.5 but it was good flavor! All in all good flavor and would recommend stopping by!!!