Located in the heart of Southern California - and an exciting road trip from San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco - Big Bear Lake is the jewel of the San Bernardino National Forest; known for excellent fishing, snowboarding and skiing, hiking, mountain biking and so much more!

As the winter snow melts away, springtime brings new growth, gorgeous wildflowers, and a whole new set of adventures to Big Bear - like premium trout fishing and epic outdoor events. Big Bear's pine forests offer miles of hiking & biking trails through changing landscapes.

Big Bear Lake is a manmade, fresh-water lake 7 miles long and a 1/2 mile wide. Maximum depth reaches 72 feet and the shoreline spans over 22 miles. Big Bear is home to one of the nation's few solar observatories and alpine zoos for injured wildlife.

Explore the Top Winter activities in Big Bear including skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing and find What To Do in Big Bear in December, January, and February.

The Big Bear Visitors Center is the #1 source for information for visitors to Big Bear Lake. Stop in for the most complete information and pick up the official 2024-2025 Big Bear Lake magazine visitor guide!

Big Bear Lake offers lodging accommodation for any style and budget. Find full-service hotels with traditional services, private vacation home rentals, Pet-Friendly Lodging, and everything in between. Cabin rentals range from luxury homes and lakefront lodging to secluded bungalows and quiet wooded cottages.

Big Bear Lake is Southern California's #1 destination for outdoor recreation, so head outside this season to explore it all! What's one of Big Bear's biggest hidden gems? The stargazing! Big Bear's night sky is an epic wonder due to the valley's high altitude and lack of bright city lights.

From June through September, Big Bear becomes the ultimate summer vacation destination. With cool forest trails for hiking and biking, splashing good times on the lake, adventure tours, and a community brimming with great events, this Mountain Lake Escape is …

At the heart of Big Bear Lake you’ll find a charming district known as The Village - the downtown hub for shopping, sightseeing, dining and nightlife. It's also the site of annual events like Halloween and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Enjoy endless spring season fun and activities in Big Bear from late March through June including fishing, hiking, off-roading, high-altitude training and more! Spring into adventure in Big Bear Lake.