Big Bear Lake - California Mountain Resort
Located in the San Bernardino National Forest northeast of Los Angeles, Big Bear, California is a fresh-water lake seven miles long and a mile wide, at an altitude of 6,750 to 9,000 feet. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, winter snow and moderate summers, Big Bear is a favorite Southern California vacation spot. Our vacation guide to Big Bear, California will help you find a place to stay, find out what there is to do and decide when to go on a Big Bear, California vacation.
Read our Big Bear visitor guide to find out what there is to do, when to go - learn about special events and activities.
This collection of Big Bear, California maps will help you get there from other parts of California, get around town and find local businesses. You can also download a .pdf version of the map that's distributed through local Big Bear businesses.
Big Bear, California is snowy in winter and in summer, it's cooler than the nearby desert. Use this resource to get the current Big Bear, California forecast as well as a look at average temperatures, snowfall, etc.
The Big Bear Visitor Center is a good first stop when you get to town. They'll have the most up-to-date information and can help you with any last-minute plans.
If you want to know about local businesses in Big Bear, California, this is a good place to start.