Title: Big Bear City Travel Guide: Best of Big Bear City, California Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Big Bear City](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-City-Hotels.d553248635118604834.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Big Bear City](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-City-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635118604834.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Big Bear City](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Big-Bear-City.d553248635118604834.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Big Bear City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Big-Bear-City.d553248635118604834.Car-Hire-Guide)[Big Bear City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-City.d553248635118604834.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Big Bear City Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![View of Big Bear Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/6c7cd6f3-1370-4dbf-aaf8-de35b2707493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Big Bear Lake and town in California with the lake frozen on a sunny blue sky day in the Winter with pine trees below.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/cbe62c5d-6950-428f-8905-d4fe157d9f0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful view Big Bear Lake with snow at sunset. Big Bear,CA ,USA ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/95e26ae3-2f2f-4007-8b19-36aedbd4eb90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![big bear california](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/1b605765-3997-4722-9621-ba8660152162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Big Bear City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/abc8f203-a63e-4d5a-b780-4d92de091375.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Big Bear City Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Big Bear City ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Shore If you're spending some time in North Shore, Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Solar Observatory are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fawnskin-North-Shore.dx890184731439104000) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Meadowbrook Estates While Meadowbrook Estates isn't home to many top sights, Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Bear Mountain Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-Meadowbrook-Estates.dx553248635976473952) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Peter Pan Peter Pan might not have many top sights, but Community Arts Theater Society and Gold Mountain Memorial Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-Lake-Peter-Pan.dx553248635976472769) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whispering Forest When in Whispering Forest, you can plan a visit to Community Arts Theater Society and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-City-Whispering-Forest.dx553248635976469232) - Top hotels in Big Bear City - Top Holiday Rentals in Big Bear City ![Gold Mountain Manor Bed and Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21620000/21614200/21614103/f809984c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gold Mountain Manor Bed and Breakfast 1117 Anita Avenue Big Bear City CA £118 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Big Bear City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Snow Summit and The Village are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (221 reviews) We don’t often ‘Review’, leaving that to others … But, where shall we start? … Built in 1928 as “Murmuring Pines”. Today it’s best known as the Gold Mountain Manor, a wonderful, historically maintained Bed-and-Breakfast. The original builder family invested in the early West Coast Movie Business ... Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=21614103&PinnedHotelID=21614103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118604834) ![Cathy's Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1570000/1563300/1563247/22a6852b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cathy's Cottages 600 W Big Bear Blvd Big Bear City CA Fully refundable £90 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly lodge in Big Bear City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (440 reviews) The heater didn’t work the second night. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=1563247&PinnedHotelID=1563247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118604834) ![Big Sky: Luxury Big Bear Lodge! Hot Tub! Pool Table! Fire Pit! 2 Primary Suites! Dog Friendly! Forest Walks + Snow Play! Arcade! EV Charger!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42040000/42033300/42033207/4f082439_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Big Sky: Luxury Big Bear Lodge! Hot Tub! Pool Table! Fire Pit! 2 Primary Suites! Dog Friendly! Forest Walks + Snow Play! Arcade! EV Charger! Big Bear CA Stay at this cabin in Big Bear City. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and patios. Popular attractions Snow Summit and The Village are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) This house is amazing. Our whole family was able to stay here and it never felt crowded. I will be staying here again in the future. Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=42033207&PinnedHotelID=42033207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118604834) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=42033207&PinnedHotelID=42033207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118604834) [See all 1,080 properties in Big Bear City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635118604834) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![NEW!!! ★BEARADISE★ Modern Luxury Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99910000/99901700/99901687/2da80d83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NEW!!! ★BEARADISE★ Modern Luxury Cabin Big Bear CA Stay at this cabin in Big Bear City. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Snow Summit and The Village are located nearby. 8.4/10 Very Good! (58 reviews) Very nice place very clean nice area Close toEverything Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-City-Hotels-NEW-BEARADISE-Modern-Luxury-Cabin.h99901687.Hotel-Information) ![Big Sky: Luxury Big Bear Lodge! Hot Tub! Pool Table! Fire Pit! 2 Primary Suites! Dog Friendly! Forest Walks + Snow Play! Arcade! EV Charger!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42040000/42033300/42033207/4f082439_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Big Sky: Luxury Big Bear Lodge! Hot Tub! Pool Table! Fire Pit! 2 Primary Suites! Dog Friendly! Forest Walks + Snow Play! Arcade! EV Charger! Big Bear CA Stay at this cabin in Big Bear City. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and patios. Popular attractions Snow Summit and The Village are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) This house is amazing. Our whole family was able to stay here and it never felt crowded. I will be staying here again in the future. Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-Hotels-Big-Sky-Custom-Modern-Masterpiece-At-One-With-Nature-Hot-Tub-Pool-Table-Fire-Pit-2-Masters.h42033207.Hotel-Information) ![Sand meets Pine Trees - adorable, Pet Friendly, renovated Cabin-Big Bear](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124090000/124082500/124082463/876d1da9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sand meets Pine Trees - adorable, Pet Friendly, renovated Cabin-Big Bear Big Bear CA Stay at this ski cabin in Big Bear City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and ski-in/ski-out access. Popular attractions Snow Summit and The Village are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Cute small home, very close to town and lake. Was able to take my 2 dogs and they had bowls ready for them. Only down sides were had to pay extra to have a fire, there was no where to eat since the TV is on the table and they only had 2 chairs in back and none on the patio to sit on. Host was very ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-City-Hotels-Sand-Meets-Pine-Trees-Adorable.h124082463.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Big Bear City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635118604834&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-Discovery-Center-Big-Bear.d553248621563218658.Attraction) #### Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 You can take time to visit Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 during your travels to Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alpine-Pedal-Path-Trail-1E50-Big-Bear.d553248635997964715.Attraction) #### Community Arts Theater Society You can make plans for a show at Community Arts Theater Society during your stay in Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Community-Arts-Theater-Society-Big-Bear.d553248621561137083.Attraction) #### Gold Mountain Memorial Park Explore the lovely green spaces of Gold Mountain Memorial Park and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Mountain-Memorial-Park-Big-Bear.d553248621563218668.Attraction) #### Big Bear Solar Observatory You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Big Bear Solar Observatory during your trip to Big Bear City. Wander through the lakeside and lush forest in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-Solar-Observatory-California.d6065457.Attraction) #### Chair 7 You can take time to visit Chair 7 during your travels to Big Bear Lake. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chair-7-Big-Bear-Lake.d746512091157733376.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4724905/8ae5daf6-8a0d-4a9b-be22-574273e13385.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley £27 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/family-friendly-nature-hike-around-the-big-bear-valley.a4724905.activity-details) ![Ziplining! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1385739/dfce6b8d-ab56-46c4-b919-28563037dfa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zipline Tour - 9 high-speed ziplines & fun suspension bridge £134 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zipline-tour-9-high-speed-ziplines-fun-suspension-bridge.a1385739.activity-details) [See all activities in Big Bear City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Big-Bear-City.d553248635118604834.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Big Bear City ![Big Bear Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6919/4be53305-a32e-46c0-8fab-83d62a5a243c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Big Bear Lake ![Big Bear Lake with green bush in the water and mountains in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051823/50542a88-2302-4f08-af7c-4d6f13e4be3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fawnskin - Cities near Big Bear City - Places of interest [Big Bear Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Bear-Lake.dx6919)[Fawnskin](https://expedia.co.uk/Fawnskin.dx6051823) - [Snow Summit ](https://expedia.co.uk/Snow-Summit-Big-Bear-Lake.d6065459.Attraction) - [Lake Arrowhead Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Arrowhead-Village-Lake-Arrowhead.d6126032.Attraction) - [SkyPark at Santa's Village ](https://expedia.co.uk/SkyPark-At-Santas-Village-Cedar-Glen.d553248635922159988.Attraction) - [Boulder Bay Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Boulder-Bay-Park-Boulder-Bay.d553248621561137065.Attraction) - [Meadow Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Meadow-Park-Big-Bear-Lake.d553248621563218896.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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