Winter In Big Bear

Winter in Big Bear Lake, CA, is a true wonderland! Snow-dusted mountains, frosty trees, and a serene lake create the perfect backdrop for cozy cabin stays and winter adventures. Whether you’re skiing, hiking, or just enjoying the peaceful scenery, it’s an enchanting escape.

Big Bear Mountain Ski Resort

Whether you are a seasoned skier or strapping on skis for the first time, Bear Mountain has something for you. You’ll find an even mix of difficulty here, with 30% of the terrain at first-time beginner to low intermediate difficulty, 40% at intermediate, and 30% at advanced.

Snow Summit Ski Resort

Snow Summit is Southern California's home for year-round scenic getaways and outdoor experiences, with world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and mountain biking, hiking, and family-friendly base area activities in the summer.

Grizzly Ridge Tube Park

Located at Snow Summit, the Grizzly Ridge Tube Park is great for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Skip the hiking and take a magic carpet to the top of the tube park, then slide down one of the three 300-foot tubing lanes as fast as you can in one of the high-speed tubes.

Big Bear Snow Play

Big Bear Snow Play has the longest tubing runs in Southern California! Save your energy for the ride down with the Magic Carpet moving walkways that take you to the top. Snow tubing runs November through Easter.

The Village

At the heart of Big Bear Lake you’ll find a charming district known as The Village that serves as the hub for shopping, dining and nightlife. It's also the site of annual city-wide holiday events like Halloween and Christmas.

Santa Land

Ready for something completely new and different? Get into the Christmas spirit any time of year at Santa Land, the immersive, self-lead tour through Santa Claus pop culture, traditions, and everything Christmas!