Big Bear City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lake surrounded by forested mountains, a rocky island with buildings, and clear blue water.
A snow-covered village with a frozen lake, surrounded by mountains.
A lakeside community with houses, a dock, and a sunset.
A lake with boats, a wooden dock, and a mountain in the background.
A white observatory dome by a lake with a forested mountain backdrop.

Where to stay in Big Bear City

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A mountainous landscape with a clear blue sky, a lake, and scattered trees.

Moonridge

Skiing and mountain views are notable features of Moonridge. You might consider stopping by Big Bear Mountain Resort while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Upper Moonridge

If you're spending some time in Upper Moonridge, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Chair 7 are top sights worth seeing.

A white observatory dome by a lake with a forested mountain backdrop.

North Shore

If you're spending some time in North Shore, Big Bear Solar Observatory and Big Bear Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Meadowbrook Estates

While Meadowbrook Estates isn't home to many top sights, Bear Mountain Golf Course and Bear Mountain Express Lift are some notable places to visit nearby.

Whispering Forest

When in Whispering Forest, you can plan a visit to Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 and Lakeview Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cathy's Cottages

Cathy's Cottages

3 out of 5
600 W Big Bear Blvd Big Bear City CA
The price is 952.514 ₫ per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
952.514 ₫
3.124.534 ₫ total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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! (462 reviews)
"Bring extra towels, disposable cups, cleenex, if big family, extra roll of toilet paper. Property may need maintenance on ceptic tank, bad order coming from pipes."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Cathy's Cottages
Tao Cabins

Tao Cabins

3 out of 5
737 Irving Way Big Bear City CA
The price is 827.032 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
827.032 ₫
2.823.331 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Big Bear City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and premium bedding. Popular attractions Snow Summit and The Village are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very good! (161 reviews)
"Clean simple room, sporatic hot water, and electricity, supplier problem."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Tao Cabins
Gold Mountain Manor Bed and Breakfast

Gold Mountain Manor Bed and Breakfast

4 out of 5
1117 Anita Avenue Big Bear City CA
The price is 4.214.204 ₫ per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
4.214.204 ₫
4.719.909 ₫ total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Big Bear City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Village and Snow Summit are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews)
"Stayed in the Bessi Room-apparently there are some issues with maybe pollen coming through the filter of the AC? The first night we had terrible allergies, unfortunately- couldn’t breathe and eyes were swollen- Other than that, it was a beautiful clean room- the grounds are kept up nicely- if you’re ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Gold Mountain Manor Bed and Breakfast
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Elysian Escape

Elysian Escape

2 out of 5
411 Elysian Blvd Big Bear City CA
Stay at this cabin in Big Bear City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions The Village and Snow Summit are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Very comfortable cabin . Cozy beds and beautiful kitchen. We are truly grateful for the experience. My family loved it ."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Elysian Escape
Sugar Bear

Sugar Bear

3 out of 5
507 Sugarloaf Blvd Big Bear City CA
Stay at this cabin in Big Bear City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions The Village and Snow Summit are located nearby.
Sugar Bear
Bear Cub Cottage with HotTub & Firepit

Bear Cub Cottage with HotTub & Firepit

3.5 out of 5
109 E Country Club Blvd Big Bear City CA
Stay at this cabin in Big Bear City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Snow Summit and The Village are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
"La entrada fue fácil y rápido, pero hay muchas cosas que no te mencionan al momento de rentar, cuando intentamos usar la parrilla no pudimos porque los cilindros de propano estaban Basilios y tuve que esperar hasta el siguiente día para poder rellenarlos en una tienda que no estaba tan cerca y Lugo ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Bear Cub Cottage with HotTub & Firepit
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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.

Stay near popular Big Bear City attractions

Big Bear Solar Observatory

8.4/10 (9 reviews)
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.
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Cities near Big Bear City

A marina with boats docked, a lighthouse, and a forested hill in the background.

Big Bear Lake

A lake with a dock, surrounded by mountains and houses.

Fawnskin

A snow-covered mountain landscape with evergreen trees.

Sugarloaf