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Why Should You Vacation in Big Bear?
If you're planning a Big Bear vacation, these points may help you decide if it's the right place for you.- Families will find plenty of outdoor recreation and kids like the Alpine Slide.
- Outdoors, you can hike, go horseback riding, fish for trout in local streams or go off-roading either on your own or with a local tour company.
- With its close proxmity to Los Angeles and 75 inches of snow per year, Big Bear is very popular with Southland skiers. Snow Summit ski resort has been rated best in the country for snowboarding, and it offers plenty of good skiing, too.
Things to Do on Your Big Bear Vacation
Browse a list of everything Big Bear has to offer.Where to Stay on Your Big Bear Vacation
You have plenty of lodging options at Big Bear, including cabins, small hotels, B&Bs and campgrounds. If you're going during Oktoberfest or winter ski season, reserve as far ahead as you can.Events for Your Big Bear Vacation
By far, the most popular annual Big Bear happening is Oktoberfest, a celebration that runs from mid-September through the end of October.In July and August, reserve ahead for a rare chance to visit the Big Bear Solar Observatory, one of only six facilities in the world that study the sun.
Summer brings the country's fifth-largest Fourth of July fireworks display and as the year ends, over 250 skiers and snowboarders descend the mountain carrying lit torches in Snow Summit’s annual New Year’s Eve torchlight parade.
Best Time to Take a Big Bear Vacation
The best time for a Big Bear vacation depends on your interests. Go in summer for outdoor activities, in fall and spring for warm days and cool nights or in winter if you want to go skiing or enjoy some snow play.Getting to Big Bear, Getting Around
Most visitors reach Big Bear by automobile.From Los Angeles and Orange Counties, take I-10 East. Exit at Highway 30 in Redlands. Follow Highway 30 to Highway 330 To Highway 18. From San Diego, follow the same route after taking I-15 north to I-10 East.
From Las Vegas, take I-15 south to Barstow, take the Hwy 247/Big Bear exit to Lucerne Valley and turn left on Hwy 18.
