Johnna's Guidebook

Johnna
Johnna's Guidebook

Grocery Store

We always shop for groceries after we get to the cabin. There are two major stores and both should have everything you need to cook/snack while staying with us.
Only 2 miles from the cabin and have an outstanding butcher counter.
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Stater Bros. Markets
42171 Big Bear Blvd
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Only 2 miles from the cabin and have an outstanding butcher counter.
Has everything you need to stick up on food & snacks. They have a good floral department and even a Starbucks inside.
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Vons
42170 Big Bear Blvd
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Has everything you need to stick up on food & snacks. They have a good floral department and even a Starbucks inside.

Food scene

Need an idea on where to eat? Here are some of our favorite places.
Good food, HUGE portions at nice prices. 2 people could easily split an entree and we highly recommend them for pancakes (super thick and fluffy and served all day!) and sandwiches.
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Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear Blvd
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Good food, HUGE portions at nice prices. 2 people could easily split an entree and we highly recommend them for pancakes (super thick and fluffy and served all day!) and sandwiches.
Located at the end of the Village, we like their steak, salads and have a great atmosphere (inside and out!). Great place to have a nicer dinner and then walk around the village after.
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Nottinghams Restaurant
40797 Big Bear Blvd
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Located at the end of the Village, we like their steak, salads and have a great atmosphere (inside and out!). Great place to have a nicer dinner and then walk around the village after.
Super cool restaurant in the village. They are great for breakfast and here are some things to know: they only take cash (there is an ATM inside the restaurant), be prepared to wait for a table, it’s a little noisy. However, food is delicious and great people-watching.
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Teddy Bear Restaurant
583 Pine Knot Ave
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Super cool restaurant in the village. They are great for breakfast and here are some things to know: they only take cash (there is an ATM inside the restaurant), be prepared to wait for a table, it’s a little noisy. However, food is delicious and great people-watching.
This is our favorite spot to pick up a pizza. We always recommend calling in the order and taking it back to the cabin. Delicious and easy to pick up/dine-in. They have video games, TVs and a bar if you want to eat in.
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Red Baron Pizza
42173 1/2 Big Bear Blvd
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This is our favorite spot to pick up a pizza. We always recommend calling in the order and taking it back to the cabin. Delicious and easy to pick up/dine-in. They have video games, TVs and a bar if you want to eat in.
Everything is delicious and the atmosphere is superb! If the weather cooperates, get a table outside.
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Oakside
40701 Village Dr
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Everything is delicious and the atmosphere is superb! If the weather cooperates, get a table outside.
Want a cool experience for breakfast? It’s a very tiny dining room but the portions are huge, delicious food and it comes hot and quick. Come here but be warned, you will wait outside for a table and the wait staff are known for being direct.
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Grizzly Manor Cafe
41268 Big Bear Blvd
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Want a cool experience for breakfast? It’s a very tiny dining room but the portions are huge, delicious food and it comes hot and quick. Come here but be warned, you will wait outside for a table and the wait staff are known for being direct.
Want some donuts? Come here to get them! We recommend their sprinkle donut, huge cinnamon roll (easily shared with 4 people) and they carry vegan options. Great people serving awesome food.
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Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge Rd
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Want some donuts? Come here to get them! We recommend their sprinkle donut, huge cinnamon roll (easily shared with 4 people) and they carry vegan options. Great people serving awesome food.
Come here for really good burgers and shakes! They take their time to cook your order fresh and can get packed during the weekend.
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Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear Boulevard
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Come here for really good burgers and shakes! They take their time to cook your order fresh and can get packed during the weekend.
Every pie from this locally owned & operated pie shop is delicious!! Our favorites are the Apple Pies which come in Crumble and Double-Crust options. They are a little pricey ($25 per whole pie) but totally worth it!
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Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear Blvd
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Every pie from this locally owned & operated pie shop is delicious!! Our favorites are the Apple Pies which come in Crumble and Double-Crust options. They are a little pricey ($25 per whole pie) but totally worth it!
Want a really good craft beer and amazing hamburgers? This is the spot! Located in the Village next to Saucy Mamma’s, we highly recommend eating on the back patio in the Spring/Summer and they have great live music to listen while enjoying the food.
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Fire Rock Burgers & Brews
618 Pine Knot Ave
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Want a really good craft beer and amazing hamburgers? This is the spot! Located in the Village next to Saucy Mamma’s, we highly recommend eating on the back patio in the Spring/Summer and they have great live music to listen while enjoying the food.

Sightseeing Activities

Now that you’re up here, what should you do (besides relaxing in the cabin)?
Want to go out onto Big Bear Lake? Holloway’s has you covered! Whether you want to rent a pontoon boat for 12, charter a boat for fishing or take a ride on the Pirate Ship “Time Bandit” (which we highly recommend!) and learn about Big Bear’s history and today’s community.
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Holloway's Marina & RV Park
398 Edgemoor Rd
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Want to go out onto Big Bear Lake? Holloway’s has you covered! Whether you want to rent a pontoon boat for 12, charter a boat for fishing or take a ride on the Pirate Ship “Time Bandit” (which we highly recommend!) and learn about Big Bear’s history and today’s community.
One of the most popular places to visit while in Big Bear. During the winter, ski/snowboard/tube or enjoy watching everyone playing in the snow. During the summer, they are known for an outstanding mountain biking and hiking.
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Snow Summit
880 Summit Blvd
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One of the most popular places to visit while in Big Bear. During the winter, ski/snowboard/tube or enjoy watching everyone playing in the snow. During the summer, they are known for an outstanding mountain biking and hiking.
A great place to ski/snowboard during the winter. This resort has more difficult trails available for experienced skiers/snowboarders than Snow Summit but both are great resorts.
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Bear Mountain Skigebied
43101 Goldmine Dr
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A great place to ski/snowboard during the winter. This resort has more difficult trails available for experienced skiers/snowboarders than Snow Summit but both are great resorts.
Year-round activities for the whole family! Great for families, groups and about 15 minutes away from the cabin.
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Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose Ln
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Year-round activities for the whole family! Great for families, groups and about 15 minutes away from the cabin.
This is our favorite spot to go tubing! They are cash only (ATM inside) and always ask about military or other discounts. During the summer, there are go-karts and they just installed a rope course!
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Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear Blvd
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This is our favorite spot to go tubing! They are cash only (ATM inside) and always ask about military or other discounts. During the summer, there are go-karts and they just installed a rope course!
Big Bear’s premier venue for bands or entertainment. They offer top talent all year round.
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The Cave
40789 Village Dr
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Big Bear’s premier venue for bands or entertainment. They offer top talent all year round.
A family friendly activity where you can see some local wildlife that has been rescued and cared for.
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Big Bear Alpine Zoo
42801 Club View Dr
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A family friendly activity where you can see some local wildlife that has been rescued and cared for.
Great place to get together and bowl a few frames. Family friendly and they offer galactic bowling on designated nights.
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Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear Blvd
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Great place to get together and bowl a few frames. Family friendly and they offer galactic bowling on designated nights.
If you have young children, this is a must do! Our young son loves to play on the playground equipment and we love taking in the beautiful views of Big Bear Lake while seeing him play with other kids. The best part...it’s FREE and will help the kids sleep better.
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Ski Beach Park
41216 Park Ave
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If you have young children, this is a must do! Our young son loves to play on the playground equipment and we love taking in the beautiful views of Big Bear Lake while seeing him play with other kids. The best part...it’s FREE and will help the kids sleep better.
Every Fall (Sept & Oct), Big Bear Lake hosts the largest Oktoberfest in Southern California! People from all over come to experience live music, great food and of course beer! Purchasing tickets ahead of time and having a designated driver/taxi/Uber ensures a great time for everyone.
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Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
42900 Big Bear Blvd
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Every Fall (Sept & Oct), Big Bear Lake hosts the largest Oktoberfest in Southern California! People from all over come to experience live music, great food and of course beer! Purchasing tickets ahead of time and having a designated driver/taxi/Uber ensures a great time for everyone.
If you’re going to hit the ski slopes and need gear, this is the place to go! Locally owned, they have quality gear at great prices.
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Bear Valley Ski and Board Shop
41869 Big Bear Blvd
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If you’re going to hit the ski slopes and need gear, this is the place to go! Locally owned, they have quality gear at great prices.

Shopping

This is the main shopping area for Big Bear! We recommend parking in the public parking lot and taking a stroll the the shops & restaurants there.
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The VILLAGE SHOPS AND COURTYARD
652 Pine Knot Ave
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This is the main shopping area for Big Bear! We recommend parking in the public parking lot and taking a stroll the the shops & restaurants there.
Cafe & small shop combined into one! They have a great patio sitting area to enjoy people-watching while having a coffee or pastry.
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The Copper Q
645 Pine Knot Ave
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Cafe & small shop combined into one! They have a great patio sitting area to enjoy people-watching while having a coffee or pastry.
One of my absolute favorite shops in The Village. It’s a home goods store and they have some very unique pieces.
United Wood Craftsmen
653 Pine Knot Ave
One of my absolute favorite shops in The Village. It’s a home goods store and they have some very unique pieces.
It’s Christmas all-year round at this store. It’s super cool to check out and you might find something you just have to have.
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A Christmas Store 'N' More
620 Pine Knot Ave
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It’s Christmas all-year round at this store. It’s super cool to check out and you might find something you just have to have.