Vanessa's Guidebook

Vanessa
Vanessa's Guidebook

From this Foodie to You

Here’s a list of some of my favorite places to eat at.
Delicious pizza, wings, and salad options. Pet friendly and can watch sports games on their TV’s. If you keep your receipt, you can receive 10% off next door at North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream.
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Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot Ave
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Delicious pizza, wings, and salad options. Pet friendly and can watch sports games on their TV’s. If you keep your receipt, you can receive 10% off next door at North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream.
Best Indian food with a large selection of curries, cheese naan bread, fried rice, and stuffed dumplings.
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot Ave
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Best Indian food with a large selection of curries, cheese naan bread, fried rice, and stuffed dumplings.
Surf and turf with a lakefront view.
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The Pines Lakefront
350 Alden Rd
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Surf and turf with a lakefront view.
Our favorite spot for tasty specialty burgers and fries. Only 5 minutes from the cabin.
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Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear Boulevard
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Our favorite spot for tasty specialty burgers and fries. Only 5 minutes from the cabin.
Thick crust pizza and other Italian food. 5 minutes from the cabin.
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Maggio's Pizza
42160 Big Bear Blvd
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Thick crust pizza and other Italian food. 5 minutes from the cabin.
Variety of home made fudges, chocolates, candied apples, and ice cream.
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North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot Ave
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Variety of home made fudges, chocolates, candied apples, and ice cream.
Our favorite dinner spot. Cozy fire pits outside. My husband and I enjoy going upstairs to the bar area and having dinner up there with some drinks. Nice views and good vibes. We love the ribeye and large wine selection.
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Oakside
40701 Village Dr
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Our favorite dinner spot. Cozy fire pits outside. My husband and I enjoy going upstairs to the bar area and having dinner up there with some drinks. Nice views and good vibes. We love the ribeye and large wine selection.
Decent sandwiches and chili soup. They have really cold beer and it’s about 2 minutes from the cabin.
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BJ's Restaurant and Sandwich Shop
110 E Big Bear Blvd
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Decent sandwiches and chili soup. They have really cold beer and it’s about 2 minutes from the cabin.
Dive bar vibe with pool tables and great live music. I think most of the food is very good as well. In the village.
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Murray's Saloon & Eatery
672 Cottage Ln
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Dive bar vibe with pool tables and great live music. I think most of the food is very good as well. In the village.
Poke bowls, Hawaiian, and sushi bar in the village. Fresh and healthy option.
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Big Bear Local
40616 Village Dr
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Poke bowls, Hawaiian, and sushi bar in the village. Fresh and healthy option.
Grab and go type specialty coffee. Not much sitting area. In between the cabin and village. They sell bags of coffee and other small items. They will also grind the coffee beans for you.
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Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company
41080 Big Bear Blvd
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Grab and go type specialty coffee. Not much sitting area. In between the cabin and village. They sell bags of coffee and other small items. They will also grind the coffee beans for you.
Cute specialty coffee spot with pastries. Indoor seating with fireplace and upstairs seating. Patio seating overlooking the mountains. In between the cabin and village.
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Moonridge Coffee Company
42646 Moonridge Rd
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Cute specialty coffee spot with pastries. Indoor seating with fireplace and upstairs seating. Patio seating overlooking the mountains. In between the cabin and village.
Average American food with live bands and games in the village. Lots of beer options and cool place to hang out.
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Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot Ave
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Average American food with live bands and games in the village. Lots of beer options and cool place to hang out.
Fancy indoor/outdoor dining in between a bunch of huge pine trees. Great steaks and seafood. Lots of cocktails and beer options. Sometimes they have live music indoors. Located in between the cabin and village.
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The Captain's Anchorage
42148 Moonridge Way
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Fancy indoor/outdoor dining in between a bunch of huge pine trees. Great steaks and seafood. Lots of cocktails and beer options. Sometimes they have live music indoors. Located in between the cabin and village.
Tasty American breakfast style food in the village. It’s usually packed so plan ahead. You can put your name down and walk the village in between.
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Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear Blvd
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Tasty American breakfast style food in the village. It’s usually packed so plan ahead. You can put your name down and walk the village in between.
My husband loves the prime rib sandwich and it’s less than 5 minutes from the cabin.
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Thelma's Family Restaurant
337 W Big Bear Blvd
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My husband loves the prime rib sandwich and it’s less than 5 minutes from the cabin.
5 mins from the cabin and that’s where they have Oktoberfest/Live events on weekends. They have live music, food, and beer during the day on weekends along with a farmers market. Sometimes face painting and balloons for kids for free.
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Wyatt's Grill and Saloon
42900 Big Bear Blvd
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5 mins from the cabin and that’s where they have Oktoberfest/Live events on weekends. They have live music, food, and beer during the day on weekends along with a farmers market. Sometimes face painting and balloons for kids for free.
Find all your grocery needs nearby. I recommend to buy your food/supplies prior to arrival as markets are often very busy and can be sold out of items during certain times of the year.
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Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear Blvd
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Find all your grocery needs nearby. I recommend to buy your food/supplies prior to arrival as markets are often very busy and can be sold out of items during certain times of the year.
About 2 minutes from the cabin. A local market with a good selection of food, alcohol, and basic needs. A good way to avoid long lines at Vons or Stater Bros.
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Community Market
100 E Big Bear Blvd
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About 2 minutes from the cabin. A local market with a good selection of food, alcohol, and basic needs. A good way to avoid long lines at Vons or Stater Bros.

Sightseeing

You can rent a boat and go fishing. Call ahead for rental requirements and availability.
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Big Bear Marina
500 Paine Ct
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You can rent a boat and go fishing. Call ahead for rental requirements and availability.
Visit local animals that have been rescued from the wild, rehabilitated, and often released back into the wild. Children LOVE to see the animals.
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View Dr
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Visit local animals that have been rescued from the wild, rehabilitated, and often released back into the wild. Children LOVE to see the animals.
Children can pan for gold. Pretend to be olden era blacksmiths. Explore historical tools used in olden days.
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Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway Dr
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Children can pan for gold. Pretend to be olden era blacksmiths. Explore historical tools used in olden days.
Eat at Barnstorm Restaurant at the airport and watch the planes take off and land while having lunch from your table. Right by the cabin. Children LOVE this!
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The Barnstorm Restaurant
501 W Valley Blvd
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Eat at Barnstorm Restaurant at the airport and watch the planes take off and land while having lunch from your table. Right by the cabin. Children LOVE this!
Snow board or ski
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Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd
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Snow board or ski
Go snow tubing in the winter or go kart racing in the summer. Fun activities for the family. Less than 5 minutes from the cabin.
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Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear Blvd
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Go snow tubing in the winter or go kart racing in the summer. Fun activities for the family. Less than 5 minutes from the cabin.
Snow boarding and skiing
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Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18
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Snow boarding and skiing
Enjoy golfing at 7,000 feet with the San Bernardino mountains as your backdrop.
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine Dr
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Enjoy golfing at 7,000 feet with the San Bernardino mountains as your backdrop.
Tour Big Bear Lake dine while cruising on Miss Liberty Paddle Boat.
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Miss Liberty
439 Pine Knot Ave
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Tour Big Bear Lake dine while cruising on Miss Liberty Paddle Boat.
All the information you can get.
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Big Bear Visitor Center
40824 Big Bear Blvd
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All the information you can get.
Bear Valley Farms offers horseback riding, trendy goat yoga, games, and a bounce house for children.
Bear Valley Farms
Bear Valley Farms offers horseback riding, trendy goat yoga, games, and a bounce house for children.
Rent kayaks and bikes to cruise around in various ways.
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Paddles and Pedals
40545 N Shore Ln
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Rent kayaks and bikes to cruise around in various ways.
Horseback riding with majestic views.
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Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town Rd
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Horseback riding with majestic views.
Rent a boat, kayak, electric bike, or take a cruise on the Pirate Ship.
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Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor Rd
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Rent a boat, kayak, electric bike, or take a cruise on the Pirate Ship.
Rent a bike or fat tire bike and navigate through town while inhaling the freshest air.
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Bear Valley Bikes
40298 Big Bear Blvd
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Rent a bike or fat tire bike and navigate through town while inhaling the freshest air.
So much fun! Must try!
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Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear Blvd
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So much fun! Must try!
HOT SPRINGS A FEW MILES DRIVE AWAY
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Deep Creek Hot Springs
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
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HOT SPRINGS A FEW MILES DRIVE AWAY
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Iphakheji le-Snowdrift Snow Tubing
34600 CA-18
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Super fun with groups or 2 people to solve clues and escape. Especially on a rainy day.
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Mountain Room Escapes
1121 W Big Bear Blvd
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Super fun with groups or 2 people to solve clues and escape. Especially on a rainy day.
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Yosemite Axe Throwing
41530 Big Bear Blvd
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Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear Blvd
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My favorite thrift store

Good stuff. Super cheap. Books, records, home stuff, vintage clothing.
Right by the cabin. Like 1 minute drive or you can walk. Good stuff. Super cheap. Books, records, home stuff, antiques, vintage and cool clothing.
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Doves Nest Thrift Store
217 W Big Bear Blvd
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Right by the cabin. Like 1 minute drive or you can walk. Good stuff. Super cheap. Books, records, home stuff, antiques, vintage and cool clothing.

Pamper & Luxury

Allow a private chef to cook for you at the cabin to a relaxing massage on our back deck while surrounded by peaceful nature.
Get yourself a relaxing massage while at the cabin. You deserve it!
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Mountain Mobile Massage & Spa
42718 Moonridge Rd
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Get yourself a relaxing massage while at the cabin. You deserve it!
Plan a beautiful picnic in the woods.
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Meadows Edge Picnic Area
40751 N Shore Ln
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Plan a beautiful picnic in the woods.