Big Bear Lake Getaway Tips

Big Bear Lake Getaway Tips, Big Bear, California (B)

Big Bear Lake, California, is both a mountain lake and the city on its south shore. While it is famous for its two ski resorts — Snow Summit and Bear Mountain — Big Bear Lake is actually a four-season getaway location. It appeals to families, solo travelers, and couples. That’s why it came up on my radar…

With a wedding anniversary on the horizon, I started looking for a location within a few hours drive from San Diego. I checked out Groupon for deals, because who doesn’t like to save?Bingo! Under “Getaways”, I found nearly half-price rooms at The Lodge at Big Bear Lake. From their photos, it looked very much like a typical ski resort with pine wood decor and exposed beams. With an outdoor swimming pool and proximity to the lake, I figured it was going to be a great summer location as well. Oops! I almost forgot to mention I purchased the Groupon voucher by going through the Ebates shopping portal, and that saved me another $15.00!

My next step was to do a little research on the Big Bear Lake travel website. It’s well organized with event calendars and a very comprehensive list of everything there is to do at Big Bear Lake. There’s even a list of free/affordable things to do. I wanted to do something unique to the area — and maybe even try something I’d never done before. There are helicopter rides, zip-lining, off-roading, and kayaking. But I also wanted this getaway to be relaxing. Heaven knows we all need that sometimes! I went with a calmer itinerary… ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Sights Featured in This Article

Guide Name: Big Bear Lake Getaway Tips
Guide Location: USA » Big Bear
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tamara Wilcox
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.postcardsandpassports.com/big-bear-lake-getaway-tips/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Lodge at Big Bear Lake
  • Peppercorn Grille
  • Stillwells
  • Visitors Center
  • Deep Creek Drive-In