We’re taking a mountain weekend trip and bringing you the best things to do in Big Bear Lake, CA.

Big Bear is a cute small Southern California mountain town known for its winter recreational sports, water activities on the lake, and hiking trails. The town is a three-hour drive from San Diego and the Travel Squad went for a one-nighter trip. Even though the trip lasted less than 48 hours, you know we packed in so many things to do in Big Bear.

We cover:

• How to get to Big Bear Lake, California
• Hiking trails we recommend in Big Bear Lake
• Kayaking on Big Bear Lake during the drought
• Where to stay in Big Bear - Timberline Lodge is truly a hidden gem
• Big Bear during the snowy winter months

Hotels in Big Bear we recommend:Lagonita Lodge, Fox Bear Cottages Big Bear, or rent a cabin in the forest. 

Check out our curated list of things to do in Big Bear on our Viator shop, these are all the experiences we recommend here anytime of year.

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