Big Bear’s Best – Big Bear Lake Jazztrax Summer Festival – June 22-24, 2012

2012 Jazztrax Festival. Smooth Jazz Music Festival in the Southern California Mountains. Big Bear Lake Music Festival features outdoors Smooth Jazz Performances.

Winter in Big Bear Lake – Lift Tickets, Snowshoeing and more

Winter in Big Bear Lake means Skiing, Snowboarding and the Alpine Slide but everyone knows… ‘Tricks are for kids’. That doesn’t mean the rest of us don’t enjoy getting out in the fresh air and getting some exercise. Tamara and I have really enjoyed our time snowshoeing in the Big Bear area for several years now. [...]

Big Bear’s Best – Dining at Big Bear Lake’s Knickerbocker Mansion

One of Big Bear Lake’s best kept secrets for dining is the Knickerbocker Mansion Inn. Open for seating on Friday and Saturday evenings only, the Mansion’s dining room is supported by one of the best staffed kitchens in town. Give the Knickerbocker a call to make your reservations and you will surely be surprised at the quality service, great food and the extensive wine [...]

Big Bear Lake’s Lagonita Lodge

My new year’s resolution is to post more articles on the “Best of Big Bear Lake” in 2012 than in past years. I’ll make my start here with Lagonita Lodge. Located between Mallard Bay and Big Bear Lake just a couple of minutes by car from the Village, Big Bear’s Shopping and Dining District. Lagonita Lodge has been [...]

Big Bear Lake Offers Visitors Shopping, Dining & Entertainment – President’s Day Weekend – Feb 18-20, 2012

Explore Big Bear Lake! Dining, Shopping, Nightlife, Skiing, Boarding, Hiking, Biking or Performing Arts, Yoga, Wine Tasting and Cooking Classes. Big Bear Lake is a great choice for your next vacation, getaway, day-trip or special event destination. Southern California’s Getaway Destination!

Big Bear’s Best – Black Diamond Tavern – Big Bear Lake’s Newest Dining Experience

  Now open for business, Big Bear Lake’s Newest Restaurant and Bar is The Black Diamond Tavern. Lunch and Dinner menu is hearty comfort food from Burgers to Braised Short-Ribs, Salads, Soups and Deserts. I am confidant you will find something on the menu you are craving. Drinks before dinner? Black Diamond has a great [...]

Pine Knot Village ArtWalk – July 7-8, 2012

Big Bear Lake Art Show. Live Art, Live Music, Exhibits, Demos, Meet the Artists. July 2-3-4, 2011. Pine Knot Village, Big Bear Lake, CA. www.artsmda.org and www.myspace.com/pineknotvillage

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, Big Bear Lake, CA

The Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is open all year and is Southern California’s only authentic bobsled experience. Magic Mountain also features Go-Carts, Snow Play area with magic carpet walking lift, and an 18 hole Miniature Golf Coarse. 800 Wildrose Ln. Big Bear Lake, CA 909-866-4626   http://www.alpineslidebigbear.com

Club Bombay is the Village’s newest spot for Big Bear Lake Nightlife

Located next door to the Himalayan Restaurant, Club Bombay will open the Monday November 7, 2011. After a grueling experience for the Owner with regulatory and bringing the space up to code for the Club’s use, Club Bombay is finally ready for visitors and locals to do some serious chillaxin! With an extensive wine list and [...]

The Copper Q for coffee, pastries and cooking lessons in the Village

Big Bear Village Coffee       Enjoy a coffee drink from the espresso bar or fresh pastry from the bakery. Looking for great shopping? The Copper Q is the newest shop in the Village and offers kitchen gadgets, small appliances and tools for every chef. Guest Chef Paul Ortuno from the Iron Squirrel Demonstrates Technique at the [...]

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