Out of the many times driving up to Big Bear throughout the years, I finally visited the Big Bear…read moreValley Museum. Admission is a $5 donation per adult, and there is plenty of parking. You can get yourself an old fashion Sarsperella or Root Beer in a glass bottle in the shop across from where you donate. It's pretty much a self-guided tour with volunteers sharing the history of each buildling/attraction you go to. Definitely worth the visit.

Visiting Big Bear for a few days so we wanted to find things to keep the kiddos busy and make it…read moreenjoyable. It was only $5 for adults and kids 14 and under are free. All the staff were very friendly and shared about the history but made it interesting for the kids and adults. They had a gold rush activity the kids enjoyed. Restrooms were clean and on site. Parking was free. They interacted with the kiddos at the blacksmith center and they all were given a little sword as a souvenir.

What an absolute jewel for the community and gamers alike. I took my son (6), daughter (10), and…read morenephew (12). They all had a blast playing the retro games of my era they couldn't believe we spent almost 2hrs in there. The pinball machines go from 1950/60s to modern ones. There's also a couple nooks to play GameCube and N64. $45 for 5 people is a bargain, do not skip stopping by and treating yourself and/or kids to the retro arcade.

If you love the 80s and 90s, this nostalgic place will surely take you back in time…read more When I stepped in here, it felt like I was back in my days playing all these old arcade games growing up. They have Pac-Man, Street Fighter, The Simpsons, my personal favorite Police Trainer, and many more! There are tons of games here to play, and even little couch areas to play in front of an old school TV as if you were right back in your living room floor back in the 90s. I loved it. They had merch for sale, Pac-Man cookies, and even a nook to hang and chill. The young man who worked the front was extremely friendly and very nice. Very chill spot. Highly recommend to stop by!

Loved this place! It was my first ever time trying any VR experience and I was very happy. My…read moreboyfriend has been coming here since 2022(?) and had taken many friends here through the years. Last year, he wanted to have his birthday party there with 10+ players. My boyfriend contacted Devin, the owner, regarding pricing for the event. We were all very happy with the price and time and experience. We were able to bring our own food and decor and because our party was so large, we had the whole floor to our own party. I do struggle with vertigo and sometimes certain visual experiences (VR, 3D videos, and certain screens on rides) can make me nauseous and feel like I will pass out, so I did need to take a break during the last shooting game due to dizziness. That was no problem at all because I got to enjoy watching my friends run around and play while I enjoyed some food. Devin has cultivated such a safe and enjoyable space. You can tell he loves what he does at Noobs. We will be back, introducing more and more people to this amazing experience!

My husband and My daughter age of 9 love it, we chose Depths of Osiris, it was kids friendly and…read moregood fit for first timer. I love the all pictures he took for us. Definitely going back next time in town for Dragon Tower!

This is a wonderful little arboretum with free admission just north of Skypark along Highway 18…read more Be aware, however, that parking in the designated lot adjacent to the highway does require the purchase of an Adventure Pass (a mere $5/day), but the booth only appears to be open for select weekend hours. This may necessitate a visit to a nearby ranger station or business for pass purchase - and not as many local businesses carry these passes as once did. Coming from Lake Arrowhead (where the Visitor Center was closed), we tried the Lake Arrowhead 7-11 and Cedar Glen Trading Post before finding passes available at Cedar Glen Fine Foods. The trail itself is well marked, mostly shaded, and a little less than a mile in length. It's also circular in design, so you don't need to backtrack with the same scenery coming and going. A brochure on the local vegetation and points of interest is available at the trailhead, as well as public restrooms. Many trees and plants along the trail are also identified by placards. Being a dirt path, the terrain is comparatively flat, and numerous benches have been placed along the route for rest or contemplation. There are only a few spots with noticeable increases (or drops) in elevation, so it's perfect for young children, older folks, or leashed pets. Even on a Thursday around 1:00 pm we encountered other visitors along the trail, several walking dogs. Another nice touch is the walking path in front of the arboretum entrance where the meandering cement walkway between information kiosks is stamped with the prints of local wildlife species ranging from our little feathered friends to the big furries you'd not want to encounter on a forest walk. This is a great place for a quick stroll for all ages, and it showcases the diversity of the San Bernardino mountains. If you've passed it by on the way up to Big Bear via Highway 18, pull over for a quick "leg-stretcher" and check it out.

Quiet little spot with picnic tables and a cute trail amongst the trees where you can stretch your…read morelegs and let your furry friends out for a sniff and stroll . You need to display an adventure pass for parking here. Available to buy at the kiosk when it's open or at Cedar Glen fine foods . The website says that you can buy the passes at arrowhead sporting goods in Lake arrowhead Village, but they don't supply those anymore.. my favorite place to visit is the Sequoia Grove with a bench where you can sit down and take it all in.

Love this place and the local vibe. Owner is a very nice and helpful man. The people that work…read morethere simply want everyone to have a good time. Best of all the allys are all real wood!!!

Felt like I was back in the 90s! OG bowling alley with good food and cheap drinks. $8/game and $4…read moreshoe rentals so can add up. The lanes are on the older side but staff was very prompt if there were glitches.

I Love this Beautiful Place, full of History, and ??? I have been here twice with my Paranormal…read moregroup, and it was wonderful!!

Exceptional. I went there with my Paranormal Team and we were treated like royalty! THANK YOU!read more

I love this place, even bring my kids. Whole environment is crazy good and can't complainread more

I don't recommend this place simply because it didn't feel as inviting and welcoming as any other…read moreplace in America. It's not open to the public (as in you are not allowed to go in unless you pay). The owners guard the entrance/near the front door inside and you can't really walk in and go around to check out the games first unless you pay. It was just about a few feet is what we were able to look at inside and only up to the parking lot is all we were able to see. As you walk in, you'll be standing at the front while they stare at you. The owner just stared and made a comment "It looks like you've never been here" No S lady. It was our first time, recommended by the McDonald's Museum across the street. She stated what their rates were. The owner did offer to have her husband escort us to walk around if we wanted to look at the place. Although we may have looked young, we're not little kids. We didn't feel like being chaperoned by an adult. We're 4 decades old. If the whole place runs by itself without the need of physical money, how would they even know who's playing the 30min package or the 1hr? If they use a prepaid players digital card, then a chaperone wouldn't be needed if we can't play the games anyway. We don't know anyone there or wouldn't need to cheat to play for free from others. Needless to say, we didn't see much. Just up to the door while they guarded it. Too bad, we would've enjoyed the place, but instead we were greeted with a cold welcome. Judging by this place, I see the owners like to respond to every comment/review. To the owner, if you're reading this, please don't bother replying. We won't be reading it. We already got the point. To those reading this in response to the owner, please believe me when I say this is an honest review, and real customer service experience. I'm a minority in this area AND NEW so, maybe they judge differently. Edit: lol the owner STILL replied although we already mentioned their comment was not needed. Hard-headed much..?

We've gone to the Big Bear Oktoberfest 2 years now and we always have a good time. It's a great…read moreexperience for people young and old, families, couples, and friends. An endless supply of alcohol for adults, non-stop music, and some games outside for the little ones as well. They have a few vendors outside if you feel like perusing. I personally find that for me I can hang out at Oktoberfest for a few hours before I start to get a bit bored. I always stay long enough to watch the stein holding competition, a few drinks and a few rounds of snacks. My favorite part of the entire affair every year is that it's pretty decently priced. For small parties, you don't necessarily need to pay for preferred seating, especially if you like to walk around. The free take home shuttle is also such a god-send if you're staying nearby. Will definitely come back again! Maybe not yearly but for sure every once and again :)

Octoberfest fun!! Huge wonderful fun space! Came here for the first day of Oktoberfest and…read morethoroughly enjoyed ourselves for the five hours we were here! The band Lady Hosen was phenomenal. Every employee was super fun & engaging! Had the grilled bratwurst with the sauerkraut, warm, German potato salad, and it was scrumptious. Shared a large pretzel as well! Fabulous fabulous time! We got there at one right when it started and left about 6:00. We heard it gets really crazy later in the day so we opted for the earlier time. Highly recommend!