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

explorebigbearlake — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:07:16 +0000

explorebigbearlake.com is proud to support the 7th annual Big Bear Lake Jazztrax festival and a great weekend of Jazz in the San Bernardino Mountains. Don’t miss this Big Bear Lake Music Festival kicking off the Big Bear Lake Summer Season this coming June!

Make reservations early for this great weekend of Jazz in beautiful Big Bear Lake, So Cal’s Jazz Getaway Destination!

Friday June 22

Canadian Guitarist Rob Tardik

Saturday June 23

Kansas City Bassist Julian Vaughn

Sax in the City Starring Paul Taylor, Marion Meadows and Jessy J

Keyboardist Brian Culbertson

Sunday June 24

Swedish Keyboardist Jonathan Fritzen

Guitarist Jeff Golub and Keyboardist Henry Butler

Saxophonist Mindi Abair

Tickets and show times at the Jazztrax website.

Marina Resort reservations and info. Northwoods Resort reservations and info.

Big Bear Lake Marinas and Boat Ramps Open April 1

explorebigbearlake — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:35:48 +0000

Big Bear Lake Boat Ramps open for 2012 season on April 1, 2012. Check the links below for all Marina and Boat Ramp information, Hours and Boat License Fees.

Boat Docks and Slips, the Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Boat Tour, Boat Rentals and Wave Runner Rentals.

400 Pine Knot Ave. Big Bear Lake, CA 909-866-6463

Launch Ramp and Lake Info

http://pineknotmarina.com/

http://bigbearboating.com/

May Gray wearing you down? Big Bear Lake Offers Visitors Shopping, Dining & Entertainment – So Cal’s Getaway Destination! – Memorial Day Weekend May 26-28, 2012

explorebigbearlake — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:39:53 +0000

Big Bear Lake Bridge under Full Moon Photo by Greg Zook 2012

Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors of the San Bernardino Mountains,or the warmth of a toasty fire and a good bottle of wine, Big Bear Lake is a great choice for your next vacation, day-trip or special event destination. Spring-Like Weather has been in full force so far this year and the roads are in great shape! If you’re visiting for the first time in a while, your trip coming up the 330 from Running Springs will take you over the new 40 million dollar Caltrans Bridge into the Big Bear Lake area that spans Bear Creek just west of the dam. Travel safe and we’ll see you in the Village! Shopping has never been better than today in Pine Knot Village, the center of the Big Bear Lake Experience! A truly unique shopping destination that will inspire and reward with incomparable holiday shopping memories for the entire family. Find what you’re looking for at explorebigbearlake.com. All the best Lodging, Activities, Dining and Entertainment are all listed here! Have a great time on your Big Bear Lake visit and we do look forward to seeing you in the Village! Need to minimize Holiday Stress? You can make reservations at some pretty great places like Northwoods Resort or Knickerbocker Mansion Inn for a great Big Bear Lake Stay and a terrific dining experience without driving around town and looking for parking. Bonus… you won’t have to cook either!

Boulder Bay Park-Lakeside in Big Bear Lake, boasts lots of amenities

explorebigbearlake — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:12:31 +0000

Just over ten years it took, from conception and a generous private donation of land and money, to complete Boulder Bay Park in the City of Big Bear Lake, CA.

Recently re-opened in 2010, the public park boasts a limited amount of free parking, restrooms, a covered pavilion, seating and picnic benches, landscaping, fencing and a fishing dock.

Early plans for a walk in ramp for launching kayaks was abandoned on complaints from local marinas and lake management that this new permanent launch ramp would somehow pose a quagga mussel threat that doesn’t already exist along the 17 miles of unrestricted shoreline.

The park is located on the south shore of Big Bear Lake, adjacent to Boulder Bay Market, about 1 mile west of the Village, Big Bear Lake’s destination for shopping, dining and entertainment.

Boulder Bay Park is publicly owned, operated and maintained by the City of Big Bear Lake and welcomes your suggestions and comments on the facilities, use and maintenance of the park.

You can reach the Public Works Department at 909-866-7521 or online at bblpw@citybigbearlake.com

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

explorebigbearlake — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:52:12 +0000

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 list Stanley and Thomas have to offer you and your guests.

Cheers!
869 Knickerbocker Rd
PO Box 1907
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone: 909-878-9190
FAX: 909-878-4248
e-mail: knickmail@knickerbockermansion.com
Toll Free 800-388-4179
http://www.knickerbockermansion.com

Pine Knot Village ArtWalk – July 7-8, 2012

explorebigbearlake — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 02:05:28 +0000

The 9th Annual Pine Knot Village Artwalk is scheduled for July 7-8, 2012. More than 30 artists will exhibit work for sale on the village sidewalks. Stroll, shop, dine and unwind this all American Holiday Weekend in beautiful Big Bear Lake. Pine Knot Village is the place to get away and enjoy the arts in the San Bernardino Mountains.

New and returning artists include pottery, fine wood working, jewelery, leaded art glass, metal sculpture, painting, drawing photography, and more. Space is limited and assigned first come basis and by invitation only so, new and returning artists, get your application in as early as you can. Applications and set up instructions are available at www.bigbearlakeartwalk.com.

All weekend long Big Bear lake visitors and local residents are invited to enjoy the art and live art demonstrations plus everything else the Village in Big Bear Lake has to offer visitors in the way of dining, shopping and entertainment.

Plan on visiting the Village this July and enjoying the Arts, the Alpine Climate and meeting some of the regions best artists and artisans at this ever popular annual event.

Our Lodging Partners: Bear Creek Resort, Fireside Lodge, Frontier Lodge, Alpine Suites in the Village, Knickerbocker Mansion Inn, Timber Haven Lodge, Wolf Creek Resort and Northwoods Resort.

www.twitter.com/pineknotvillage

BigBearLakeArtwalk.com

Le Dolce Vita Wine Tasting Room – Wine by the Flight, Glass or Bottle Thursday through Monday in the Village

explorebigbearlake — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:25:23 +0000

Le Dolce Vita Wine Tasting Room, the newly opened Wine Bar and Tasting Room, is located across from Northwoods Resort at 40645 Village Dr. in the Village, Big Bear Lake, CA.

Le Dolce Vita Wine Tasting Room 909-866-1538

www.ldvtastingroom.com

http://www.facebook.com/LDVtastingroom

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, Big Bear Lake, CA

explorebigbearlake — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:59:00 +0000

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

explorebigbearlake — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:47:39 +0000

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 featured import and domestic beers, Club Bombay also has a full Bar and can mix your favorite cocktail as you like it! The stage and sound system will provide for live music performers to entertain you and friends in comfort in this newly decorated and furnished lounge space complete with highly polished bar top, comfortable seating and a cozy fireplace for those cold winter evenings.

672 Pine Knot Ave. Big Bear Lake, CA

909-547-3435

http://clubbombaybbl.com/

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

explorebigbearlake — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 17:43:41 +0000

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. The cost of getting set up is very manageable and we can break away from work for a couple of hours and get a great winter workout at any level we choose. Today’s snowshoes are easy to use, reasonable in price, lightweight and durable and really work.

So while the kids are on the Ski Slopes, you can get out and do some Snowshoeing on the many accessible trails in the Big Bear Lake area.

Purchase Lift Tickets at either Big Bear Lake Ski Resort at the link below.

Big Bear Resort Lift Tickets