San Bernardino County, California

Big Bear Lake, California

Southern California's alpine playground. Year-round adventure from ski slopes to lake shores at 7,000 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains.

6,752'Elevation
~12,300Population
22Miles Lake Shoreline

Welcome to Big Bear Lake, California

Nestled at 7,000 feet in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Lake is Southern California's premier year-round mountain destination.

From world-class skiing at Snow Summit to summer kayaking on the 22-mile shoreline, Big Bear offers endless adventure with small-town charm.

Snow Summit

31 runs and SoCal's best skiing.

The Lake

22 miles of pristine shoreline.

Castle Rock

Iconic granite hiking trail.

Craft Beer

Award-winning mountain brewing.

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