Big Bear Living
What is there to do in Big Bear year-round?
By Holly Gardner Your Big Bear Realtor
Short Answer
Winter brings skiing and snowboarding at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, plus snowshoeing and sledding. Summer is the lake, with boating, paddleboarding, fishing, and kayaking, alongside hiking, mountain biking, golf, and the Village shops and restaurants. There's a reason the valley pulls millions of visitors a year, and locals get the best of it all.
Detailed Answer
The fuller picture, from a Big Bear native
Winter brings skiing and snowboarding at Snow Summit and Bear Mountain, plus snowshoeing and sledding. Summer is the lake, with boating, paddleboarding, fishing, and kayaking, alongside hiking, mountain biking, golf, and the Village shops and restaurants. There's a reason the valley pulls millions of visitors a year, and locals get the best of it all.
Rules, fees, and requirements change over time and vary by jurisdiction, from the City of Big Bear Lake to unincorporated county areas. This is general local guidance, not a guarantee. For the current, property-specific answer, ask Holly or check with the governing jurisdiction before you commit.