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About Big Bear Lake, California

Tucked between the peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains and next to the blue waters of Big Bear Lake, Big Bear’s four season attraction makes it one of the best investment values available today. Whether your looking for a home to make your primary home, or want a vacation home in the most beautiful valley in Southern California, a Big Bear home will be a perfect addition to any investment portfolio.

Truly a Sportsman’s paradise, the Big Bear Valley boasts two world class snow skiing and boarding resorts, a 3,000 acre lake with power and sail boating, fishing, and water skiing. Mountain bike through the National Forest trail system, or camp by the lake. Come play a round of golf and see if the ball really does go farther at 7,000 feet.

Big Bear is home to many fun and interesting events throughout the year. Just a few of the entertaining and challenging events this past year include:

  • The Big Bear Marathon
  • The Fun Run Antique and Hot Rod Car Show
  • Big Bear Choppers' "Ride the Mountain" motorcycle rally
  • Old Miner's Days includes the Miss Clementine Contest, the Regional Chili Cook-off (the winners go directly to the World Championship Cook-off, the highly irreverent (but very creative) Doo Dah Parade, a celebration of Big Bear history at the Logger’s Jubilee, and our own local Parade down Big Bear Boulevard as the grand finale.
  • Six weekends of fun at Oktoberfest
  • Art on the Lake
  • The Big Bear Film Festival
  • Numerous productions by our Community Arts Theater Society
  • The Big Bear Film Forecast

Visitors to Big Bear are enthralled by the spectacular lake and mountain views. Enjoy a tour around the lake by car or bicycle or an off-road adventure to see the historical Gold Mining sites of Holcomb Valley. Spend a few nights in one of the many fine hotels or places of accommodation. Dine at any of the fine restaurants the Valley has to offer.

Just a few hours drive from the metropolitan areas of Southern Calfornia, Southern Nevada and Southwest Arizona (or a short flight into the Big Bear airport), Big Bear is easy to get to, but not easy to leave. It may be close, but a world away from the inconveniences of city life.

A Big Bear vacation provides romance, recreation, relaxation and inspiration. We have it all!

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