Anyone know anything about Big Bear Lake, Ca.?

[kayt707]

I know this is kind of strange to be asking on a playa site, but does anyone know anything about Big Bear Lake, Ca. I just got a cabin for a weekend for a family trip and can't seem to find out much about restuarants or stuff to do in summer. If anybody has any info or knows a place that I can find some I'd appreciate it. Thanks

[bgfangs]

I went to Big Bear a couple of years ago with my son. We went in the middle of April and there was still snow As a matter of fact we had a freak storm drop a foot while we were there! It doesn't snow in So Cal in April!!

As far as things to do, it's a real chill kind of place. Not a lot of nightlife. Summer activities generally are hiking and boating/fishing.

I used this web site to get information. http://www.bigbear.com

[kayt707]

I'll checkout the site thanks. Do you happen to have any places to eat that you would recommend? Places that are suitable and/or fun for kids?

[cuffedlinks]

Ruthie's sister and her hubby (My SIL and BIL) had a cabin in Big Bear for years, until just recently...they never used it and mostly just rented it out...
She said thay have a nice community there, restaurants won't be a problem..
Ruth spent some tme there with them, hiking and such.
There are THE biggest pine cones you could imagine there...like big pineapples...
Take some, bring them home and put them in your best Longaberger basket.

[BonnyW]

Sugarcones are huge and sometimes quite sappy. You may want to choose the cones that are well-dried (light tan)

The town has plenty of restaurants and shopping, and the lake has plenty of water activities. There are many hiking trails, a museum, petting zoo and horsebackriding areas. Keep an eye out for wild burros. I haven't seen any bears there for many years...

[kayt707]

Thanks for th ideas. I think that we are going to go to Moonridge Zoo, it's just down the street from the cabin. And the boys will probably try to do some fishing. I don't do fishing I feel bad watching the fish flop around.

I'm so excited about this trip! i got the weekend rental at a silent auction for my sons preschool. It's a 4 bedroom, 2 bath. sleeps 12. Pool table Jaquzzi, stainless steel appliances. I got it for $220! This will be a family trip unlike playa. No kids on that one! i just want to make sure that it's the best trip that I can make it for the boys.

[kayt707]

Big Bear Cool Cabins - Ridgeview Chalet

Here's the cabin that we are staying at!!

[kingsfan]

Originally Posted by kayt707

Big Bear Cool Cabins - Ridgeview Chalet

Here's the cabin that we are staying at!!

That looks like a blast. I bet you will enjoy every second there in that beautiful place. I live in Cal. but have never been to Big Bear. Which weekend will you be there, I might have to go check it out then

[kingsfan]

Originally Posted by kayt707

Big Bear Cool Cabins - Ridgeview Chalet

Here's the cabin that we are staying at!!

I need to learn how to edit . I see you are going to Big Bear this weekend

[jtm1631]

Originally Posted by cuffedlinks

Ruthie's sister and her hubby (My SIL and BIL) had a cabin in Big Bear for years, until just recently...they never used it and mostly just rented it out...
She said thay have a nice community there, restaurants won't be a problem..
Ruth spent some tme there with them, hiking and such.
There are THE biggest pine cones you could imagine there...like big pineapples...
Take some, bring them home and put them in your best Longaberger basket.

This proves it, Cuffed knows everything. Anyone who can find a place to mention Longaberger baskets on playa.info is obviously a superior being.

I haven't heard any mention of Longaberger baskets in 10 years (thank goodness).

[WornOutTire]

Went there around 35 years ago.

[jevans]

oscar de la hoya trains at big bear. he has a gym up there.

[kayt707]

Originally Posted by jevans

oscar de la hoya trains at big bear. he has a gym up there.

My husband wants to find where the UFC fighters train up there. i wonder if it's the same place.

[jevans]

don't know. i know oscar built his training facility. don't know if the ufc guys use it or not.

[john&kathe]

Originally Posted by kayt707

Thanks for th ideas. I think that we are going to go to Moonridge Zoo, it's just down the street from the cabin. And the boys will probably try to do some fishing. I don't do fishing I feel bad watching the fish flop around.

I'm so excited about this trip! i got the weekend rental at a silent auction for my sons preschool. It's a 4 bedroom, 2 bath. sleeps 12. Pool table Jaquzzi, stainless steel appliances. I got it for $220! This will be a family trip unlike playa. No kids on that one! i just want to make sure that it's the best trip that I can make it for the boys.

Best bet for fishing is to rent a boat. There's lots of lake grass around the edge of the lake so shore fishing's tough. There's a few landings that rent boats reasonably. We rented a pontoon boat for half a day last summer and had a blast. Fishing right outside the kelp line or down by the damn should produce a few trout for you. Powerbait, slip sinker and split shot is the way I go. Big Bear's pretty kid friendly wherever you decide to dine. Here's some options: http://www.bigbear.us/big-bear-dining.html

Have fun! jw