The Nut House’s Guidebook to Big Bear Lake
Grocery Stores
Vons
42170 Big Bear BlvdNearest Grocery Store, always stocked with quality foods
Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear BlvdAcross from Vons, you will find Stater Bros.
Sports Rental
Best ski, snowboard and bike rental in Big Bear Lake, walking distance to our home.
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Goldsmith's Sports
42071 Big Bear BlvdBest ski, snowboard and bike rental in Big Bear Lake, walking distance to our home.
Specializing in Kayaks, Standup PaddleBoards (SUPS), and Bike rentals. 2 lakeside locations for your rental needs located on Big Bear Blvd in Big Bear Lake, California- Boulder Bay and Veterans Park . We also deliver to any location in Big Bear Lake. Big Bear has some of the best terrain in Southern California for Biking and Kayaking.
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Getboards- Kayak, Sups & Bike Rentals
40905 Big Bear BlvdSpecializing in Kayaks, Standup PaddleBoards (SUPS), and Bike rentals. 2 lakeside locations for your rental needs located on Big Bear Blvd in Big Bear Lake, California- Boulder Bay and Veterans Park . We also deliver to any location in Big Bear Lake. Big Bear has some of the best terrain in Southern California for Biking and Kayaking.
Largest bike shope offering sales, rentals, repairs, parts, accessories and clothing. Full line of mountain, downhill, road and kids bike for sale or rental.
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Chains Required Bike Shop
41869 Big Bear BlvdLargest bike shope offering sales, rentals, repairs, parts, accessories and clothing. Full line of mountain, downhill, road and kids bike for sale or rental.
Coffee Shops
If you are missing your Macchiato or your Late, head down the street to Starbucks. It is a newer establishment and it does have a drive through but be aware that it is always busy.
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Starbucks
42140 Big Bear BlvdIf you are missing your Macchiato or your Late, head down the street to Starbucks. It is a newer establishment and it does have a drive through but be aware that it is always busy.
This cozy coffee shop is located right off of Moonridge Rd, you can’t miss it’s cute and cozy log cabin style shop front. If you have time to spare and stay at the coffee shop to enjoy your drink and food, you’ll find a fireplace and piano on the main level for comfort and cozy seating upstairs for a more intimate experience. If you do happen to be a local and wanting to try this coffee shop, they offer a local’s discount on Mondays and Fridays!
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Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge RdThis cozy coffee shop is located right off of Moonridge Rd, you can’t miss it’s cute and cozy log cabin style shop front. If you have time to spare and stay at the coffee shop to enjoy your drink and food, you’ll find a fireplace and piano on the main level for comfort and cozy seating upstairs for a more intimate experience. If you do happen to be a local and wanting to try this coffee shop, they offer a local’s discount on Mondays and Fridays!
This great coffee shop has been in business for 10 years, found in the highly popular and well-loved Big Bear Village! Copper Q not only provides you with your daily coffee, but is simultaneously giving back to families right here in Big Bear, CA. For every pound of coffee beans that Copper Q buys from their supplier, Wild Goose Coffee, 20 pounds of food is donated to a local Big Bear food pantry! Coffee isn’t all they have to offer though! They’re proud to also be able to offer soups and pastries made from scratch daily, vegetarian and vegan options, espresso bar, upscale kitchen and retail store, and MORE!
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The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot AveThis great coffee shop has been in business for 10 years, found in the highly popular and well-loved Big Bear Village! Copper Q not only provides you with your daily coffee, but is simultaneously giving back to families right here in Big Bear, CA. For every pound of coffee beans that Copper Q buys from their supplier, Wild Goose Coffee, 20 pounds of food is donated to a local Big Bear food pantry! Coffee isn’t all they have to offer though! They’re proud to also be able to offer soups and pastries made from scratch daily, vegetarian and vegan options, espresso bar, upscale kitchen and retail store, and MORE!
The Tea & Coffee Exchange provides you with a wide variety of options to choose from with 105 teas and a full coffee bar, along with fan favorites like hot chocolate and Caramel Macchiatos. But if you thought that was good, they also provide crepes, paninis, and bakery items!
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Tea Exchange
40568 Village DrThe Tea & Coffee Exchange provides you with a wide variety of options to choose from with 105 teas and a full coffee bar, along with fan favorites like hot chocolate and Caramel Macchiatos. But if you thought that was good, they also provide crepes, paninis, and bakery items!
Look no further for drink variety options! Not only is Frusion serving up great coffee, but they also provie juice, smoothies, nitro coffee, and blended frozen coffee drinks! They also provide acai and pitaya bowls, salads, and kombucha on tap! What else could you need? It’s a little bit of everything, for everyone!
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Frusion Juice and Coffee Bar
40700 Village DrLook no further for drink variety options! Not only is Frusion serving up great coffee, but they also provie juice, smoothies, nitro coffee, and blended frozen coffee drinks! They also provide acai and pitaya bowls, salads, and kombucha on tap! What else could you need? It’s a little bit of everything, for everyone!
Restaurants
One of our favorite restaurants in Big Bear. he Himalayan is the only restaurant featuring Indian and Nepalese food in the Big Bear Area. We are proud to serve a variety of menu selections popular from Nepal/Tibet to the North of India. We use the freshest ingredients, herbs, and spices to prepare our many healthy and delicious meals, served in a pleasant, relaxing setting. You can also order for deliver on Yelp.
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveOne of our favorite restaurants in Big Bear. he Himalayan is the only restaurant featuring Indian and Nepalese food in the Big Bear Area. We are proud to serve a variety of menu selections popular from Nepal/Tibet to the North of India. We use the freshest ingredients, herbs, and spices to prepare our many healthy and delicious meals, served in a pleasant, relaxing setting. You can also order for deliver on Yelp.
Inspired by the everyday family cooking that we grew up with, you’ll feel at home while savoring a great meal in our casual and relaxed dining room. Experience our inventive cuisine, attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere; come see what makes us one of the most popular restaurants in town
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Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdInspired by the everyday family cooking that we grew up with, you’ll feel at home while savoring a great meal in our casual and relaxed dining room. Experience our inventive cuisine, attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere; come see what makes us one of the most popular restaurants in town
Craft beer made on site! Pair your favorite brew or seasonal selection with a hearty entree, gourmet burger or their famous Avocado Bomb. Located in The Village and open for lunch and dinner.
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Big Bear Lake Brewing Company
40827 Stone RdCraft beer made on site! Pair your favorite brew or seasonal selection with a hearty entree, gourmet burger or their famous Avocado Bomb. Located in The Village and open for lunch and dinner.
This wonderful family owned and operated restaurant serves traditional Mexican dishes made from scratch and using only the finest ingredients. You can enjoy many of our traditional dishes, including Carne Asada, Chile Verde and Sizzling Fajitas at very affordable prices. If you are in the mood for a good tequila we offer over 100 premium tequilas to choose from; also try one of our own fresh made Margaritas or a cocktail from our full bar. So come in and “Buen Provecho”
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El Jacalito Grill
535 Pine Knot AveThis wonderful family owned and operated restaurant serves traditional Mexican dishes made from scratch and using only the finest ingredients. You can enjoy many of our traditional dishes, including Carne Asada, Chile Verde and Sizzling Fajitas at very affordable prices. If you are in the mood for a good tequila we offer over 100 premium tequilas to choose from; also try one of our own fresh made Margaritas or a cocktail from our full bar. So come in and “Buen Provecho”
Pizza in Big Bear Lake
Maggio’s Pizza is a favorite among locals in Big Bear and it’s not hard to see why! From their homemade sauce and dough to the Brick Deck Ovens that give the pizza a perfect crust, you won’t be disappointed in this choice for dinner. Choose from Maggio’s Specialties which houses unique options such as teriyaki chicken and philly cheese steak pizza or stick with the classic pepperoni. They even have vegetarian options available. Don’t forget to pick up one of their many sides such as cheese bread and bruschetta.
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Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear BlvdMaggio’s Pizza is a favorite among locals in Big Bear and it’s not hard to see why! From their homemade sauce and dough to the Brick Deck Ovens that give the pizza a perfect crust, you won’t be disappointed in this choice for dinner. Choose from Maggio’s Specialties which houses unique options such as teriyaki chicken and philly cheese steak pizza or stick with the classic pepperoni. They even have vegetarian options available. Don’t forget to pick up one of their many sides such as cheese bread and bruschetta.
Locals love Saucy Mama’s and so do visitors! Many people drive from all of SoCal just to eat Saucy Mama’s pizza, some may even consider it the best pizza on the mountain! They specialize in handmade, from scratch pizza and many Italian favorites. Saucy Mama’s offers a large selection of toppings to build your own pizza as well as handcrafted specialties including their Texas BBQ Chicken Pizza.
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Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveLocals love Saucy Mama’s and so do visitors! Many people drive from all of SoCal just to eat Saucy Mama’s pizza, some may even consider it the best pizza on the mountain! They specialize in handmade, from scratch pizza and many Italian favorites. Saucy Mama’s offers a large selection of toppings to build your own pizza as well as handcrafted specialties including their Texas BBQ Chicken Pizza.
Even though they call themselves No Name Pizza, they have developed a name for themselves as a local favorite for pizza in Big Bear. All of the classic topping options are available as well as some unique toppings such as cashews and meatballs. With fun names and a tasty crust, you can order your pizza baked to go, dine in, or take it home and bake it yourself to ensure it’s hot and ready to eat when your family is hungry for pizza!
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No Name Pizza
1112 W Big Bear BlvdEven though they call themselves No Name Pizza, they have developed a name for themselves as a local favorite for pizza in Big Bear. All of the classic topping options are available as well as some unique toppings such as cashews and meatballs. With fun names and a tasty crust, you can order your pizza baked to go, dine in, or take it home and bake it yourself to ensure it’s hot and ready to eat when your family is hungry for pizza!
Things To Do
Get ready to take the driver’s seat with Big Bear Jeep Experience! You follow a Big Bear Jeep Experience Guide Jeep in one of their trail ready and equipped Jeep JK’s on an exciting and educational outing the whole family will enjoy. Each Jeep holds 4-5 passengers, depending on their size and chances are you or your party are the only people that will be in the vehicle.
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Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdGet ready to take the driver’s seat with Big Bear Jeep Experience! You follow a Big Bear Jeep Experience Guide Jeep in one of their trail ready and equipped Jeep JK’s on an exciting and educational outing the whole family will enjoy. Each Jeep holds 4-5 passengers, depending on their size and chances are you or your party are the only people that will be in the vehicle.
Baldwin Lake Stables offer 1, 2, 3 hour horseback rides, half-day and sunset horseback riding and private horseback rides around Big Bear.
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Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town RdBaldwin Lake Stables offer 1, 2, 3 hour horseback rides, half-day and sunset horseback riding and private horseback rides around Big Bear.
One thing you can’t miss doing is visiting the Alpine Zoo. Our zoo is used as a rehabilitation facility. Here, animals that are injured, orphaned, or have other concerns are treated and helped in their process of returning to the wild if and when they are able to. 90% of their animals are able to be released back into the wild. The zoo opened in 1959 after a wildfire raged through the San Bernardino Forests and was able to provide a safe haven for injured animals to recover and heal for a second chance at life in the wilderness. They currently represent over 85 species!
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View DrOne thing you can’t miss doing is visiting the Alpine Zoo. Our zoo is used as a rehabilitation facility. Here, animals that are injured, orphaned, or have other concerns are treated and helped in their process of returning to the wild if and when they are able to. 90% of their animals are able to be released back into the wild. The zoo opened in 1959 after a wildfire raged through the San Bernardino Forests and was able to provide a safe haven for injured animals to recover and heal for a second chance at life in the wilderness. They currently represent over 85 species!
Fulfill your inner child-like wonder of the galaxies above when taking a tour of the Big Bear Solar Observatory.
During the second and fourth Thursday in the months of June, July, and August the observatory is open for public tours for FREE!
Take a guided tour inside the spectacular observatory by one of the staff members, where they will teach you all about the operations and how everything works!
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Big Bear Solar Observatory
40386 N Shore LnFulfill your inner child-like wonder of the galaxies above when taking a tour of the Big Bear Solar Observatory.
During the second and fourth Thursday in the months of June, July, and August the observatory is open for public tours for FREE!
Take a guided tour inside the spectacular observatory by one of the staff members, where they will teach you all about the operations and how everything works!
It’s tee time at Bear Mountain Golf Course! Bear Mountain Golf Course is a proud participant of SCGA (Southern California Golf Association) and committed to providing you with the best possible golfing experience. Bear Mountain Golf Course best describes itself with Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned golfer, Bear Mountain is an idyllic setting with rolling fairways and manicured greens, plus a full-service pro shop, driving range, and PGA-certified lessons. Bear Mountain GolfCourse is located at the base of Bear Mountain Ski Resort. The golf course also offers the fun and exciting nighttime Glow Golf! This event is limited in days and spots, so be sure to reserve your place! It is open to all ages and all skill levels. Take in a fun round while under the beautiful star-fill Big Bear night sky. Your tickets for this event include cart, glow ball, and dinner.
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrIt’s tee time at Bear Mountain Golf Course! Bear Mountain Golf Course is a proud participant of SCGA (Southern California Golf Association) and committed to providing you with the best possible golfing experience. Bear Mountain Golf Course best describes itself with Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned golfer, Bear Mountain is an idyllic setting with rolling fairways and manicured greens, plus a full-service pro shop, driving range, and PGA-certified lessons. Bear Mountain GolfCourse is located at the base of Bear Mountain Ski Resort. The golf course also offers the fun and exciting nighttime Glow Golf! This event is limited in days and spots, so be sure to reserve your place! It is open to all ages and all skill levels. Take in a fun round while under the beautiful star-fill Big Bear night sky. Your tickets for this event include cart, glow ball, and dinner.
Big Bear Marina has everything you need for a fun day on the water. Take a guided tour on the Big Bear Cruiser or rent a couple wave runners. Have a bigger party? Rent a pontoon boat that can fit 6-12 people, you can even bring your dog along! A tackle shop and charter fishing tours are available as well as boat slips and launch services.
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Big Bear Marina
500 Paine CtBig Bear Marina has everything you need for a fun day on the water. Take a guided tour on the Big Bear Cruiser or rent a couple wave runners. Have a bigger party? Rent a pontoon boat that can fit 6-12 people, you can even bring your dog along! A tackle shop and charter fishing tours are available as well as boat slips and launch services.
Arr matey! Set sail on the “Time Bandit” pirate ship! One of Big Bear Lake’s most beloved experiences. Holloway’s also has a full complement of boat rentals, jet ski, slips, and charter fishing services.
One of Big Bear Lake’s most beloved experiences provides a fun twist on lake tours. Sail around Big Bear Lake escorted by a pirate! Kids and adults alike will love this one of a kind experience. Holloway’s also has a full complement of boat, jet ski, and slips rentals, as well as charter fishing services.
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Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor RdArr matey! Set sail on the “Time Bandit” pirate ship! One of Big Bear Lake’s most beloved experiences. Holloway’s also has a full complement of boat rentals, jet ski, slips, and charter fishing services.
One of Big Bear Lake’s most beloved experiences provides a fun twist on lake tours. Sail around Big Bear Lake escorted by a pirate! Kids and adults alike will love this one of a kind experience. Holloway’s also has a full complement of boat, jet ski, and slips rentals, as well as charter fishing services.
The Magic Mountain Recreation Area in Big Bear Lake, home of the world-famous Alpine Slide and cool water slide is perfect for families year-round. If you are not a roller coaster fan, Alpine Slides has plenty of fun for the family! Check out everything Alpine Slide Magic Mountain has to offer. Whether your family is looking for a summer vacation or an escape from the cold winter months, Alpine Slide Magic Mountain has something to offer everyone. With over 5 acres of outdoor fun and plenty of water slides, this destination will be anything but boring! If you are still on the fence about visiting Big Bear Lake in Southern California come see what we have offered up at our site. Book one of our cabins today and experience all that Alpine Slides and Big Bear can offer your family.
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Alpine Slide á Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnThe Magic Mountain Recreation Area in Big Bear Lake, home of the world-famous Alpine Slide and cool water slide is perfect for families year-round. If you are not a roller coaster fan, Alpine Slides has plenty of fun for the family! Check out everything Alpine Slide Magic Mountain has to offer. Whether your family is looking for a summer vacation or an escape from the cold winter months, Alpine Slide Magic Mountain has something to offer everyone. With over 5 acres of outdoor fun and plenty of water slides, this destination will be anything but boring! If you are still on the fence about visiting Big Bear Lake in Southern California come see what we have offered up at our site. Book one of our cabins today and experience all that Alpine Slides and Big Bear can offer your family.