Big Bear Lake

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  • 1. Big Bear Discovery Center

    Exhibits here explain the area's flora and fauna, and staffers provide maps and camping and hiking information. You can sign up for canoe and kayak tours of Big Bear Lake or naturalist-led tours of the Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve in spring and summer or snowshoe excursions in winter. The center is also the starting point for Cougar Crest Trail and the paved Alpine Pedal Path Trail. 

    40971 N. Shore Dr. (Hwy. 38), Fawnskin, California, 92333, USA
    909-382–2790

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    Rate Includes: Free, Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 2. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain

    In summer, beat the heat by slipping down the dual waterslide or breezing down the twisting Olympic-style bobsled course. The facility also has an 18-hole miniature golf course, a mountain coaster, and go-karts. The arcade and snack shack make this the type of place families can spend an entire day.  Winter highlights include inner tubing down the hill, which is lit up at night, and taking the Magic Carpet lift back up.

    800 Wildrose La., Big Bear Lake, California, 92315, USA
    909-866–4626

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    Rate Includes: Alpine Slide $9 single rides, $40 5-ride pass; $40 all-day snow-play pass; coaster $20, Tubing available Nov.–Easter
  • 3. Big Bear Alpine Zoo

    This rescue and rehabilitation center specializes in animals native to the San Bernardino Mountains. Its residents may include black and (non-native) grizzly bears, bald eagles, coyotes, mountain lions, wolves, snow leopards, and bobcats.

    42801 Moonridge Rd., Big Bear Lake, California, 92315, USA
    909-584–1299

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    Rate Includes: $15, On snowy days, zoo may open later or not at all for snow removal
  • 4. Big Bear Marina

    The 25-passenger paddle wheeler Big Bear Cruzer departs from here on 90-minute lake tours ($22). The marina also rents fishing boats, Jet Skis, kayaks, and paddleboards.

    500 Paine Ct., Big Bear Lake, California, 92315, USA
    909-866–3218

    Sight Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Oct.–Apr.
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