The Big Bear Fall Season Bucket List!

Big Bear is Southern California's only four season resort destination offering a true autumn getaway with plenty of activities to enjoy. Big Bear offers a unique vacation that is also affordable! See our favorite free and/or low cost things to do this season.

Top 10 Affordable or Free Vacation Ideas for this Autumn

1. See Fall Colors: A stroll through your neighborhood or around The Village is sure to impress with the vivid hues of turning oaks, maples, aspens, and more!
2. Rent A Bike: Take in Big Bear's autumn beauty on two wheels! Rent a bike to cruise the neighborhood or nearby trails. Bear Valley Bikes and Goldsmith's Sports rent Spring through Fall.
3. Souvenir Shopping: The Village at Big Bear Lake is home to some of the cutest, quaintest, and most unique shops you could dream of.
4. Savor the Sweets: Take in the beautiful autumn hues while you enjoy an ice cream cone or freshly baked pastry from The Village or Sister My Sister Bake Shop.
5. Hook a Fish: Big Bear Lake is a top rated rainbow trout fishing hub in Southern California and fishing from the shoreline is an effective and low cost endeavor. Read tips for Fall Fishing.
6. Visit the Zoo: The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a rehabilitation facility offering injured, orphaned and imprinted wild animals a safe haven to heal, or live if they're unable to survive on their own.
7. Oktoberfest: Every fall, the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest offers live music by authentic German bands, all you can eat beer and brats, stein holding and log sawing contests, kids activities, and more.
8. Scavenger Hunt: Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure and Riddle Routes offer a fun way to learn about the history of Big Bear while doing some sightseeing.
9. Petting Zoo: At the Baldwin Lake Stables and petting zoo, you can get up close and personal with friendly animals. Your little ones will be entertained for hours.
10. Kayaking: Kayaking on Big Bear Lake is an enjoyable way to experience the beauty of the valley in the early fall.