Vista Haus

STAYING IN BIG BEAR

WHERE TO EAT

Our favorite place to eat is Fire Rock Burgers & Brews. From the unique rocker decor, sports channels to catch up on your favorite games, and the best unique burgers of your life served rustic style, you are sure to enjoy this place as much as we do. Be prepared to be patient with the servers, they are very busy, so go before prime time.

WHAT TO DO

To see what is happening in Big Bear during your stay check out their events calendar. The Village is a must stop year round where you can shop, take your pick from the numerous restaurants, and enjoy the cheerful bustling outdoor ambiance. Be sure to go early to eat out, parking fills up and wait times get longer. Be aware there is no street parking in Big Bear.

Big Bear Offers a Unique Experience
All Four Seasons

WINTER

HIGH SEASON
November-April. Big Bear is SoCal's #1 winter destination! If you like skiing the 2 main mountains are Snow Summit (8-minute drive) and Snow Valley Mountain Resort (15-minute drive). Sledding is also very popular with a sledding hill just around the corner from Vista Haus Snow Play at Alpine Magic Mountain (2-minute drive) where a conveyor belt eliminates any hill climbing and they provide cushy snow tubes. Zip lining, 4x4 jeep tours, and horseback riding are available during winter as well. For hiking enthusiasts who want to capture magical winter-wonderland snaps, the trails are open for snow shoeing.

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SPRING

BLOOM SEASON
April-May. A favorite season of photographers, Spring in Big Bear brings you the spectacular wild mountain flower bloom. It's also the time that all the wildlife comes out. Visit Pebble Plains or Bluff Lake Reserve to spot animals. Spring is also the best fishing season in Big Bear as the lake finally opens up for boats.

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SUMMER

MID-SEASON
June-Aug. Our favorite summer activities are downhill mountain biking on Snow Summit when trails open up early June. We recommend to warmup on the green trails before hitting the blues with a little more speed and attempting the blacks for bragging rights.

Your trip isn't complete without an adventure at the lake. The closest marina is Big Bear Marina where you can rent pontoons for larger group tours or kayaks and SUPS for some more independent fun.

If you like walking we recommend to explore Boulder Bay Park and enjoy the lake view as well as some light bouldering. Hiking is super popular but you will need a $5 Adventure Pass for some trails which you can pick up at your local 7-11. Parking is limited so go early! We recommend to use the All Trails App to navigate the best trails suited to your likes.

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FALL

OKTOBERFEST
Sept-Oct. For Southern Californians who don't get the full splendor of the beautiful fall colors, Big Bear won't deny you this missed colorful season. Get some great snaps against colorful vistas.
Downhill bike trails close early October, so be sure to get your rides in for the season before then. Then get ready to enjoy 9 full weekends of Oktoberfest where the town breaks out German traditions and entertainment.

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HOW TO GET TO BIG BEAR SAFELY

Your safety is our #1 priority and we want you to get here safely!

 

Click here for information on how to get to Big Bear visit and how to deal with snow conditions. Remember snow chains are required from November 1 to April 30. For those who would rather have a driver take them click here for mountain transit options. Free trolleys can get you around town once you’re there.



 

Quick link to monitor weather conditions and road closures

https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/