Things to do in Big Bear Winter
Plan your winter holidays in Big Bear! We have great Big Bear rentals for your friends and family to enjoy with easy access to fun and winter activities for your Big Bear winter holidays. Pack your warm coats and get ready for winter fun in the snow! We have several cabins for rent in Big Bear that are close to Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. You can walk to the slopes from your Big Bear vacation rental and enjoy winter activities like skiing and snowboarding. Then head back to your cabin and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace or hot tub and time with your friends and family. Celebrate winter in Big Bear with lots of adventure things to do in Big Bear Winter Activities! Find a Big Bear Cabin
Alpine Slide
Feel what it’s like to ride on a bobsled or take the Magic Carpet ride and enjoy a fun day of snow tubing. Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain has winter fun for the whole family. Open daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and evenings Friday, Saturday and Holiday nights 5 p.m.-9 p.m. CASH ONLY 800 Wildrose Lane, Big Bear Lake, (909) 866-4626
Big Bear Snow Play
Snow tubing fun is all they do! Warm up in the heated base lodge then take the Magic Carpet lift to the top. It’s winter fun with plenty of parking. Open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and new evening sessions Friday, Saturday and Holidays from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. CASH ONLY 42825 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, (909) 585-0075
Bowling Barn
Grab the family and head indoors. The Bowling Barn and Fun Plex has something for everyone including bowling, ice skating, mini-golf and laser tag! Open Monday-Thursday noon – 10:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. Reservations suggested. 40625 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake (909) 878-BOWL (2695)
Big Bear Alpine Zoo
Celebrate the season with the animals! See all the bears up close during your stay in Big Bear. Alpine Zoo Open Daily 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Christmas Day CLOSED 43285 Goldmine Dr. Big Bear Lake, (909) 584-1299
Snow Summit
This winter playground is fun for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Featuring a Fun Zone to test out bumps rollers and the Olympic Run for steep downhill skiing, you will want it to be winter all year round! Open Daily 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Night sessions until 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 p.m. weekends and holidays. 880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake (844) GO2-BEAR
Bear Mountain
If snowboarding is your thing or you are ready to learn, head to Bear Mountain. The park features over 120 beginner to advanced jibs and a Superpipe. Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 43101 Goldmine Dr. Big Bear Lake, (909) 866-5766
Big Bear Discovery Center
Learn all about winter in the mountains! The Big Bear Discovery Center has year round learning and fun activities especially for kids and grown-ups alike. Open Thursday-Monday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Christmas Day CLOSED 40971 North Shore Drive/Hwy 38, Fawnskin (909) 382-2790
Helicopter Big Bear
Fly high above the San Bernardino National Forest and the ski slopes and get a Santa Clause perspective of Big Bear! Call for Helicopter Tours availability and reservations. (909) 585-1200
Action Tours
It’s never too cold to experience flying through the air. Layer up then strap in for a trip through the snowy treetops. Destination Big Bear guests receive 10% OFF your adventure when you mention us when you make your reservation for one of the Action Tours. 41647 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, (909) 866-0390
Plan your holiday early to get the perfect cabin for your vacation in Big Bear. We have Big Bear rentals for large or small families and groups, cabins in Big Bear close to all the fun things to do like skiing at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, shopping in The Village, and Big Bear cabins for rent with easy access to Big Bear Lake. Give us a call at (909) 752-0235 and plan your winter vacation in Big Bear!
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