With over 300 days of sunshine, a refreshing mountain lake and two top rated ski
resorts, Big Bear is known as California’s premier four season resort. This
beautiful major recreational area is visited by millions each year and 20,000
full-time residents are more than eager to help you enjoy recreating in this mecca
of sunshine and fresh air.
Within 100 miles from Los Angeles, California, 50 miles from the Ontario,
California airport and our own small jet capable airport – this premier resort for the Los Angeles area boasts a variety of outdoor activities, including winter skiing, snowboarding, hiking and biking. Feast your eyes on our refreshing multi-use lake while enjoy wind-surfing, water-skiing, boating,
and fishing.
Surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery at 6,700 feet, you can begin relaxing
within moments of your arrival. Average temperatures are a pleasant 56 to 80 degrees
in the summer months to around 30 degrees in the winter, with about 20 inches of
precipitation per year and snowfall during the winter ski and snowboard season.
Big Bear zoo provides habitats for many species of wildlife including 30 wintering Bald
Eagles and 29 species of rare plants. Rainbow trout, bass, and bluegill are
plentiful in the lake.
Events throughout the year include Old Miner's Days complete with parade and chili
cook-off, Oktoberfest, performances at the 338-seat Performing Arts Center, and
special events at the Big Bear Zoo and Discovery Center.
Big Bear Lake is also the race finish host to
upcoming AMGEN bike tour, USA’s Tour de France, 21st. of May 2010.
Whether you travel by bike, cycle, car, bus, or airplane, we look forward to seeing
you!
Big Bear residents share your dream of recreating "Above it All"!
