Bear Mountain Ski Resort

A variety of lodging is located on-site including luxury motels, motels, condos, and suites.

Breakfast Places

• Grizzly Manor Cafe is a small eatery that believes in LARGE plates of food. Fill up on your favorite egg, pancake or waffle dish. 41268 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear, CA 92314
• Teddy Bear Restaurant is perfect for a hearty breakfast – or later in the day when you can without guilt indulge in one of their house-made pies. 583 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Our Favorite Lunch Spots

• Mountain Munchies is a cozy diner where you can get your favorite comfort food, including hunger-satisfying burgers. 42171 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• With its Hawaiian-themed food and décor, you’re just going to love what’s served up at Local Tropicali. It’s also known for having great staff. 40616 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Dinner

• Offering some of the best Indian food in the area, the Himalayan Restaurant offers all your favorite Indian classics. 672 Pine Knot Ave, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• Or, if you prefer some quality Mexican food, head to Laguna Grill Restaurant. 40844 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Apres/Nightlife

• Located in the Village, Oakside Restaurant & Bar offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and a large quantity of beer and cocktails. 40701 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• For some post-slope fun, grab some friends, and go to Mountain Bar and Grill. Get a few drinks, and play some games. 42164 Moonridge Way, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Terrain

Bear Mountain comprises three different peaks: Silver Mountain, Bear Peak and Goldmine Mountain. Bear Peak at 8,805 feet is Southern California’s highest peak served by a lift. Since the resort is located in California, it’s warm most of the ski season, which means that you don’t need to bulk up on clothing – and it’s also extremely sunny throughout the season.

The Terrain Park is located off of every chair on Bear Mountain. There are a variety of jumps and jibs in the park, which is designed for all skill levels. More advanced boarders can head to the In-ground Superpipe (580 feet long, 77 feet wide and 18 feet high) or the In-ground Standard Halfpipe (400 feet long, 55 feet wide and 12 feet high).

With 748 skiable acres and a top elevation of 8,805 feet, Bear Mountain provides skiers and boarders with 1,665 feet of vertical drop. There is a total of 62 runs: 15% green, 15% low intermediate, 40% intermediate and 30% advanced. All are serviced by 12 lifts with a lift capacity of 16,590 skiers per hour. The resort receives 100 inches of snow. Base elevation is 7,140 feet. The longest run is one and a half miles.

If there has been sufficient snow, the tree runs will be open, including the out-of-bounds ones off of Chair 8.

Big Bear has it all, including restaurants located throughout the resort along with various stops to snack, coffee bars, repair shop, sports shop and lessons. The snowfall is bolstered by 100% snowmaking. Take some time to enjoy the big sundeck after you get off the slopes.

For smaller version of the features for which Bear Mountain is known, head to the Skill Builder Park. Most of the features are lower to the ground and 5 to 10 feet long. You can access the park by using Chair 6, 7 and 9. Your lift ticket gives you access to both Snow Summit and Bear Mountain. If you need a break from terrain parks, Snow Summit has a lot of traditional runs.

If you’re planning on spending a week or weekend there, take advantage of all the rental cabins and homes in the area. They’re pretty close to the slopes, some even within walking distance.

While many California resorts must spend a large amount of time making snow, Big Bear Ski Resort benefits from snow from Big Bear Lake, meaning that the resort can make “real” snow. After a day on the slopes, either head to the town for a night out, or go to the beach and soak up some rays.