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. 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.Great trails for snowshoeing are accessible most of the winter in Big Bear Lake

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

Cedar Rose Lane

More Great Shopping in the Village!

Antiques, custom jewelry, collectibles, home decor, art, boutique clothing, cards that truly evoke the notion of dreaming and laughing, hand-made items, irresistible scents that delight your senses, lace from old world patterns to new age traditions for your home, polish pottery, are just a sampling of the delightful finds at Cedar Rose Lane.

Village Dr. In the Village, Big Bear Lake, CA

http://www.cedarroselane.com/

Amangela’s Sandwich and Bagel House

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Awsome Bagels and Sandwiches in the Village!

Longtime Fawnskin Coffee and Eatery has made the move to the Village! Located in the Village Mall on Village Dr. in the Village, Big Bear Lake.

Coffee, Sandwiches, Soups, Breakfast and Lunch. Open til 5:00 PM. Free WiFi, Beer, Wine and lots of goodies to enjoy!

Village Dr in the Village Mall. 909-878-0015amangelas in the village, big bear lake

2011 Big Bear Lake International Film Festival

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September September 15-18, 2011. Big Bear Lake International Film Festival is the premier film festival for Southern California,California,Southern California,Los Angeles,San Bernardino

The festival screens independent feature films, short films, student films, high school student films, documentaries, animation and family films. Jury and Audience Awards are given in each category in addition to a Student Cinematography Award.

2011 Big Bear Lake International Film Festival

 

 PO Box 1981 Big Bear Lake, 909-866-3433

Big Bear Lake Film Festival

Canoes, Kayaks and Boat Rentals – Canoeing and Kayaking on Big Bear Lake

 

Canoeing and Kayaking on Big Bear Lake

Our Friends Jim and Janet Canoeing on Big Bear Lake

It’s true that ‘tricks are for kids’  and young people really enjoy fast boats, wake boarding , water skiing and tubing but 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 paddling on the lake for a couple of years now. The cost of getting set up with your own boat may be manageable for some, but we find renting is the best solution for us. When finished with our outing we just walk away with the great memories and leave all the work of boat ownership to our friends at the marina! It makes the decision to get out there and paddle a very simple one and doesn’t involve finding equipment, loading and unloading a boat and then having to reverse the process on the other end. 

New lightweight boats and gear are very manageable and easy to use, and we can break away from work for a couple of hours early and get a great workout at any level we choose. You can find Canoe and Kayak Rentals, Boat Tours and General Boating Information at any of these establishments.

North Shore Trading Company

909-866-3414

Big Bear Municipal
Water District (MWD)

909-866-5796

Pleasure Point Marina 

909-866-2455

Pine Knot Marina

909-866-6463

Captain Johns Marina

909-866-6478

Designated Water Sports

909-556-3345

Holloway’s Marina & RV Park

800-448-5335

North Shore Landing

909-878-4386

Halloween Trick-Or-Treat; The Annual Big Bear Lake Village Event

costume fun 3October 31, 2011 is Halloween and the annual Trick-Or-Treat event will start at 4:30PM and go until 8:00 PM.

The event is sponsored by the City of Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Lake Village Merchants, Restaurants and Lodges and is organized by the Bear Valley Search and Rescue Team.

The annual event gives local and visiting kids a safe and very productive environment to celebrate Halloween. Village Merchants supply their own treats for the kids and usually put out some pretty good decorations. Plenty of free Parking and Public Restrooms are available at the Information Center in the Bartlett Parking Lot. For more info contact the Chamber of Commerce at 909-866-4607.

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Saucy Mama’s Pizza

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More great dining in the village at Saucy Mama’s Pizzaria! Fresh hand tossed crust and fresh ingredients.  Pizza, salads, sandwiches, specialty dishes. Beer, wine. Dine in or take out. Lunch specials.

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 618 Pine Knot Ave. Big Bear Lake, Ca

 909-866-6600

Saucy Mama’s Pizzaria

The Christmas Mart

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Christmas Mart, also known as “Der Weihnachts Mart”, is located in the Village Shopping District in the city of Big Bear Lake, California. Family owned and operated, the Christmas Mart has been providing happy customers with unique gifts and collectibles for almost 40 years at their Big Bear Lake Village location. As of Nov. 1, 2010, the Christmas Mart has new owners. Stop by and say hey to new owners Carl and Jana next time you visit the Village.

652 Pine Knot Blvd. Big Bear Lake, CA 909-866-8468

More on other Village Shopping options here.

El Jacalito Grill and Cantina

El Jacalito Grill in the Village, Big Bear Lake

In Big Bear Lake’s Shopping District, the Village. Stop by for lunch or dinner and enjoy your favorite Mexican Foods, Cocktails and Large TV’s in the Bar. Carne Asada, Chile Verde and sizzling fajitas at very affordable prices. If  you are in the mood for a good tequila we offer over 100 premium tequilas to choose from, also try one of or own fresh made Margaritas or a cocktail from our full bar. So come in and “Buen Provecho”

Just completed interior renovations and adding of our Heated Patio Dining Area! Enjoy Big Bear Lake and the Village while dining at El Jacalito Grill and Cantina!  Salute!

 

535 Pine Knot Ave. Big Bear Lake, CA 909-878-2131

ElJacalitoGrill.com

Big Bear Lake Song Festival June 8-12, 2011

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A series of free concerts of classical song! The 3rd annual Big Bear Lake Song Festival features performances by Classically Trained Vocalists.  Three concert dates, June 8 and9, 7:00 PM at the Knickerbocker Mansion Inn and the final concert on June 11, 7:00 PM at the State of the Art, Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center in Big Bear Lake. To make concert reservations call the Arts Council of Big Bear Lake at 909-585-2907.  For information on the Big Bear Lake Song Festival call 702-812-7085.

Big Bear Lake Song Festival 2009

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