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Waitresses smile at the camera and serve beer at Oktoberfest in festive outfits in Big Bear Lake, CA

Welcome to Maifest

Posted: 02/23/24

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend and the beautiful spring season in Big Bear Lake during Maifest 2024!

A couple peers through glass at a selection of colorful gelato flavors at a sweet shop in The Village at Big Bear Lake, CA.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in Big Bear Lake

Posted: 02/14/24

Make your Big Bear getaway oh so sweet!

A wooden sign painted with XOXO sits on a white background.

Valentine's Day in Big Bear!

Posted: 02/12/24

Stay tuned for additional specials to be added!

couple holds a heart snowball in Big Bear, CA

A Big Bear Valentine’s Getaway!

Posted: 02/11/24

What could be more appealing than a romantic getaway for two in Big Bear this Valentine's Day?

A football sits on a wooden table with appetizers including french fries and chicken wings. Stock image.

Super Bowl Sunday in Big Bear

Posted: 02/09/24

Blue neon lights illuminate the lanes indoors at the Big Bear Bowling Barn during glow bowling events.

Indoor Fun in Big Bear

Posted: 02/01/24

Big Bear offers a range of indoor recreation when you're ready to get out of the elements. When you’re looking for things to do indoors, consider these...

A mother and daughter in the snow in Big Bear

Top 10 Free & Affordable Winter Activities

Posted: 02/01/24

Winter fun in Big Bear doesn't have to stress your wallet. Once you've arrived, explore these Top 10 free & affordable winter activities in Big...

It's Wintertime! How to Have Fun in Big Bear

Posted: 02/01/24

Few places in Southern California offer opportunities for a snowy winter, and even fewer places do winter as well as Big Bear Lake, California!

Best Breakfast Spots in Big Bear Lake

Posted: 01/18/24

Find the perfect fuel for your adventure.

Red lights illuminate a darkened Snow Summit Ski Resort during the annual New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade in Big Bear, CA.

Keeping New Year's Resolutions

Posted: 12/28/23

Stick to your 2024 New Year's Resolutions or start new ones during your New Year's holiday stay in Big Bear Lake!

A black bear looks to the camera while wandering the forest in Big Bear Lake, CA.

Bears in Big Bear? Wildlife Safety for People & Pets

Posted: 12/26/23

A couple walks their dog along a pet friendly trail in Big Bear Lake. The sun is shining and green pine trees surround them.

Pet Safety in Big Bear Lake

Posted: 12/01/23