Meredith's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is the marina we use when we are at the cabin. Friendly service and boats are in good shape.
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Pleasure Point Marina
603 Landlock LandingThis is the marina we use when we are at the cabin. Friendly service and boats are in good shape.
Boulder Bay is beautiful any time of day. We enjoy it most early morning or sunset. Fun place to try fishing, swim or just relax. There are paddle board and kayak rentals nearby.
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I-Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdBoulder Bay is beautiful any time of day. We enjoy it most early morning or sunset. Fun place to try fishing, swim or just relax. There are paddle board and kayak rentals nearby.
Fun for the family! Alpine slide and roller coaster. Also have games and snacks.
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Alpine Slide ku-Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnFun for the family! Alpine slide and roller coaster. Also have games and snacks.
Grout bay is a fun area to explore and has fishing as well
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Grout Bay Recreation Area (recgovnpsdata)
39028 N Shore DrGrout bay is a fun area to explore and has fishing as well
This is the beach that the kids like to visit when they want to wade out into the water and not have the crowds of Boulder Bay. Not great for fishing, but a great space for the kids to run and play.
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Ski Beach Park
41216 Park AveThis is the beach that the kids like to visit when they want to wade out into the water and not have the crowds of Boulder Bay. Not great for fishing, but a great space for the kids to run and play.
This is a great trail, but you do have to scramble up some boulders. Check out All Trails for current info and conditions. Go early - limited parking fills up fast!
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Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardThis is a great trail, but you do have to scramble up some boulders. Check out All Trails for current info and conditions. Go early - limited parking fills up fast!
I love this trail. Beautiful views, moderately challenging and bear sightings!! Get an adventure pass from Big Bear Sporting foods for $5 so you can park in the lot.
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Pineknot Trail 1E01
Mill Creek RoadI love this trail. Beautiful views, moderately challenging and bear sightings!! Get an adventure pass from Big Bear Sporting foods for $5 so you can park in the lot.
Shopping
Food and shopping
Fun area to shop local stores and sample local restaurants.
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Big Bear Village
40824 Big Bear BlvdFun area to shop local stores and sample local restaurants.
If you need a fishing license, adventure pass or want to up your bait or fishing pole game this is the place for you! The nicest people work here and can tell you all you need to know about fishing, hunting or hiking in Big Bear. Even when we don’t need anything we like to visit to chat and see what the latest is on the mountain.
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Big Bear Sporting Goods
40544 Big Bear BlvdIf you need a fishing license, adventure pass or want to up your bait or fishing pole game this is the place for you! The nicest people work here and can tell you all you need to know about fishing, hunting or hiking in Big Bear. Even when we don’t need anything we like to visit to chat and see what the latest is on the mountain.
Food scene
Hacienda Grill
41787 Big Bear BlvdYummy Mexican food and margaritas!
We love just going and having lunch during spring/summer/fall. Great hiking trails, mountain biking and of course skiing!
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Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdWe love just going and having lunch during spring/summer/fall. Great hiking trails, mountain biking and of course skiing!
This is the donut shop we walk to every time we are at the cabin. Gluten free and vegan options as well as amazing cinnamon rolls. They do Taco Tuesday’s too!
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Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdThis is the donut shop we walk to every time we are at the cabin. Gluten free and vegan options as well as amazing cinnamon rolls. They do Taco Tuesday’s too!
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Boats!
If you want to get out on the lake in a boat make a reservation as soon as possible. They book up quickly!
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Grocery Stores
We prefer Stater Bro’s over Vons - less crowded and their meat counter is awesome.
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Items to remember
The air is dry in the mountains - bring eye drops, lip balm, and lotion. Also don’t forget the sunscreen!