Visitor Center & Official Magazine
Big Bear Lake Visitor Center
Building hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Monday - Sunday
40824 Big Bear Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Local Number: 909-866-7000
Toll Free: 800-424-4232
Can't make it into the building? Our staff can answer your questions by phone, email, and direct message via our website Chat Bot.
What is the Big Bear Visitor Center?
The Big Bear Visitors Center is the #1 source for information for visitors to Big Bear Lake. We provide information about lodging, dining, recreation, and more. The Visitors Center also provides firsthand information during emergencies, special events, and during the holidays to make your trip to Big Bear a smooth and enjoyable experience. Our Visitors Center is located in The Village on the corner of Pine Knot Ave and Big Bear Blvd.
Address: 40824 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
What information can I get at the Visitor Center?
Information provided by the Visitor Center is broad. Get information on lodging, dining, and activities in Big Bear. The true value you get is the insight from local staff who call Big Bear home. The first hand recommendations and guidance you'll receive from our staff could be essential in determining the best hiking trail or picnic area for you and your family, or which route to take into or out of Big Bear.
You can also pick up a copy of our official Big Bear Lake Magazine!
What is available at the Visitor Center?
We provide free access to Wifi, public restrooms, the official Big Bear Lake Magazine, brochures and more.
The Visitor Center also features interactive table maps and kiosks where you can search our website and create an itinerary.
Visit the Big Bear Mountain Resort desk in the winter for lift tickets and in the summer for bike rentals. Year-round the corner shop sells Snow Summit and Bear Mountain apparel, gifts, and more.
Shop our gift area for branded Big Bear Lake and Care For Big Bear merchandise. Shop Swag.
Does the Visitor Center sell Adventure Passes?
Yes we do! Adventure Passes are available in the Visitors Center for $5/day or $30/annual pass each purchased with cash or credit card.
Shop Swag in the Big Bear Lake Visitor Center
Head home with a memento of your adventure in Big Bear Lake. Stop in to the Visitor Center and browse t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, water bottles and more.
Branded swag includes Big Bear Lake merch with the Blue Bear logo and Care For Big Bear merch whose proceeds go to supporting sustainability efforts and programs in the valley like trash clean-ups, education, and programming.
Big Bear Mountain Resort Help Desk
Conveniently located in our Visitor Center, the Big Bear Mountain Resort help desk is where guests can purchase lift tickets for the winter ski season and summer bike park season.
Bike rentals are also available from the Visitor Center spring through fall, and the gift shop is open year-round with apparel, games, souvenirs and more. Stop by today!
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This full color visitor guide provides information on recreation, lodging, attractions, restaurants, shops, events, services, history, driving directions and fun facts; plus a trail map and lake guide. No international shipping.
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