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Big Bear Lake is a beautiful 7 mile long reservoir in San Bernardino, CA, About 100 miles north of Los Angeles, Big Bear Lake is surrounded by the amazing beauty of the San Bernardino National Forest, beautiful streams, fresh mountain air, and abundant wildlife.

Because of its unique beauty and climate, Big Bear Lake is a very popular area to purchase real estate. Many people who live there call their property their little piece of paradise. It is at about 6,500 feet in elevation, so it is one of the few areas in southern California that get serious snowfall. So Big Bear has four full seasons, giving residents tremendous variety in climate from month to month.

Whether your interest is in summer or year round property, there is something for you at Big Bear Lake. From small cabins to huge lakeside estates, Big Bear Lake real estate has something to appeal to everyone - either as a first home or a summer cottage. Many people love to buy real estate in this area and enjoy the trees, flowers, and blue lake. In the winter, the snow capped mountains are extraordinary.

The population of Big Bear and the surrounding area is about 20,000. This number can surge to almost 100,000 in the busy seasons. The busiest tends to be from November-April, as many people travel in to enjoy the fantastic skiing of the region.

If you are considering a drive in to look at real estate, Hwy 330/18 (San Bernardino) is the most common way. Hwy 39 (Redlands) is less traveled but has more switchbacks. And Hwy 18 (Lucerne) is the least traveled and is the most difficult to drive (great views, though!).

When considering real estate in this area, you should consider what type of activities in which you are most interested. Some of the many activities you can engage in here include skiing, snowboarding, camping, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and hiking. If you like to fish, you should definitely consider buying real estate at Big Bear Lake. The lake is full of trout, bluegill, crappie, catfish, largemouth bass and other species. Even with the real estate slowdown in much of the country, there are still many options for purchase at Big Bear Lake. The area does have some bank owned, Fannie Mae and short sale properties still available. You should get in touch with a realtor now, so you can enjoy the clear lovely skies, crisp air and beauty of Big Bear Lake real estate.