Big Bear Lake Travel Guide

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Destinations Near Big Bear Lake

• Fawnskin, CA
  (2.4 mi.)
• Big Bear City, CA
  (4.0 mi.)
• Sugarloaf, CA
  (4.7 mi.)
• San Bernardino National Forest, CA
  (5.3 mi.)
• Angelus Oaks, CA
  (7.9 mi.)
• Green Valley Lake, CA
  (9.5 mi.)
• Forest Falls, CA
  (11 mi.)
• San Gorgonio Wilderness Area, CA
  (11 mi.)
• Running Springs, CA
  (12 mi.)
• Oak Glen, CA
  (14 mi.)

Travel Guides Near Big Bear Lake

• San Bernardino National Forest, CA (5.3 mi.)
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Hotels

Pine Knot Guest Ranch

908 Pine Knot Ave.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

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Stargazers Inn & Observatory

717 Jeffries Rd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Distance: 0.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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Eagle's Nest Bed and Breakfast Lodge

41675 Big Bear Rd.
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Distance: 1.0 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Bertha Peak

San Bernardino National Forest near Big Bear Lake
602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.
San Bernardino, California 92408

Distance: 2.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: An easy and popular three-mile trail, Bertha Peak follows a fairly level path to mountaintop views of Big Bear Lake and the San Gorgonio Wilderness.... Read More

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Mount San Gorgonio

San Gorgonio Wilderness/San Bernardino National Forest
602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.
San Bernardino, California 92408

Distance: 16.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Mount San Gorgonio encompasses 58,969 acres of trails, lakes, meadows, streams, mountain slopes, and forests.... Read More

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Big Falls

San Bernardino National Forest
602 S. Tippecanoe Ave.
Forest Falls, California 92408

Distance: 11.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: An easy one-mile hike, Big Falls Trail ends at the famous cascades, which plunge down the canyon into Mill Creek. ... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Big Bear Lake

	Distance (mi.)
Ontario International Airport	42.6 map
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport	67.8 map
Burbank Bob Hope Airport	82.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Big Bear Lake

	Distance (mi.)
Palm Springs Municipal Airport	36.9 map
Palmdale Air Force 42 Airport	72.3 map
Long Beach Municipal Airport	76.9 map

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Flight Deals to Big Bear Lake

Originating	From
Seattle (SEA) to Ontario (ONT)	$187
Denver (DEN) to Ontario (ONT)	$200
Salt Lake City (SLC) to Ontario (ONT)	$213
Austin (AUS) to Ontario (ONT)	$234
Kansas City (MKC) to Ontario (ONT)	$244

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Feature Articles

• Lose the Moose Head
  outside
  Five boutique ski hotels that take the "lodge" out of winter lodging
• Board to Death!
  The Tops in Snowboarding Ski Resorts

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Trip Ideas

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• The Big Sweep
  Mountain Biking the Santa Monicas
• Best Biking: Santa Monica to Torrance (California)
  America's Best Beaches
• Pacific and Indian Oceans: Southern California
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Big Bear Lake Vacation Rentals

Gorgeous Mountain View Home

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Fireplace, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, TV, VCR

from: $180

Luxurious Lake View Home in Big Bear Lake

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sleeps: 12

Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access, Woodburning Stove

Close to slopes with SPA and POOLTABLE

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishes, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Pool Table, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, VCR

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