Visit Big Bear California

Less than two hours by car from Los Angeles sit theguarded resort complete with a 16,000 square foot
year round playgrounds Big Bear Lake and Big Bearmountain lodge, forty-slip marina, boat launching ramp,
City. Situated in the San Bernardino National Forest attennis, swimming pool, spas and a fully equipped
approximately 7,000 feet above sea level, Big Bearprivate health club, the resort offers all the
provides activities for all four seasons. Whether yourefinements of an exclusive country club. There are
are into camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, jetalso numerous hotels, lodges, cabins and condos for
skiing, swimming, hiking, parasailing, horseback riding,rent, on or near the lake.
mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating,
bobsleding, playing in the snow, shopping or even justBig Bear boasts two excellent ski resorts, Snow
relaxing, you can do it in Big Bear and you can do it insummit and Bear Mountain Resort. Between the two
clean fresh air, in gorgeous surroundings and inof them you will find 75 trails, 20 lifts, four high-speed
accomodations that range from unimprovedchairs, and seven snowboard parks for all levels of
campgrounds to top of the line hotels or spas.skill. Big Bear also has numerous, beautiful, groomed,
cross country ski trails. If you don't know how to ski,
Big Bear Lake is a freshwater lake, withdon't worry, there are plenty of instructors. If you
approximately 22 miles of shoreline, set amoungdon't have equipment, don't worry, there are plenty
forests of pine and oak. The lake is well stocked withof places where you can rent or buy your equipment.
trout, large and small mouth bass, blue gill, crappie,
and catfish. There are several marinas and two publicBig bear is not just a winter wonderland, it is a year
launches. You can rent sail or motor boats, or youround wonderland. At Big Bear, you will find beautiful
can bring and launch your own boat. Meadow Parkscenery, clean mountain air, plenty of things to do,
(800)448-5335, on the lake, provides a swim beachfriendly people and much more.
area as well as shaded picnic areas, barbecues,
horseshoe pits, tennis courts, playground equipment,For more information about the city of Big Bear,
softball fields, and a sand volleyball court. Holloway'sCalifornia see: a directory of links to the city of Big
Marina and RV Park (800)448-5335, offers lakeshoreBear, California guides and directories listing hotels,
RV camping with all the amenities including, large levelrestaurants, attorneys, real estate brokers,
sites, full hook-ups, cable tv, restrooms and hotwaterinformation, resources, services, things to do, places
showers, a full service marina, rentals of fishingto go and more.David G. Hallstrom, Sr. is a retired
boats, pontoon boats, jet skis, windsurfers, sailprivate investigator and is currently the publisher of
boats, canoes and kayaks, paddle boats, water skis,several internet directories, including a directory of
fishing gear and more, a complete bait and tacklenational, state, county and city guides and directories
shop, a launch ramp and more.You might also wantlisting local guides, directories, web sites, and web
to check outpages providing resources, services, and information
Big Bear Shores RV Resort (909) 866-4151, a gateabout things to do and places to go.