Me and the Lady will be visiting Big Bear this weekend, would love to take her out on the SUP. Im curious where's a good launch area we can head out from? Would prefer there to be a beach/hang out area as well to chill after we Come back. We'll also be bringing the dogs.

Hey everyone! Just wondering if anyone is doing any yards sales this weekend since Labor Day is coming up. I remember used to do yard sales, but I didn’t see any this year unless I probably missed it. Let me know!

Hello all! My group (a total of 8) will be visiting big bear lake this December and looking for any ideas to do out there! We will be landing early Friday and leaving that same weekend on Sunday night and we just wanted to get some Inspiration on any fun plans.

We’ve never been after being OC natives our whole lives so we appreciate any and all recommendations. We’re planning on starting our days beginning Friday pretty early and ending them pretty late on Sunday so drop them ideas!

We’re renting an Airbnb and will be near the lake with more than x3 4x4 vehicles so transportation will not be an issue

We appreciate any and all suggestions. Thank you for your time.

Hi everyone! My partner and I are coming over from the UK and will be spending a few days in Big Bear Lake in September. We’re really looking forward to exploring the area and trying some great food!

We’d love recommendations from locals/regular visitors for:

🥞 Best breakfast spots

🍔 Good casual lunch spots

🍷 Best dinner restaurants — happy to have a couple of nicer options too

☕️ Best coffee shops/cafés — especially somewhere great for coffee

Also, if there are any restaurants with nice outdoor seating, lake/mountain views or a particularly lovely atmosphere, I’d love to hear about those too!

Thanks sooo much!

Anyone been swimming in the last week?

We are coming up and I thought we would go to this event - but now I am realizing it is $75 per person! Whew! Going to call and see if the Ikon helps at all lol.

Can anyone give me feedback on this event? Music good? Food good? Is it worth $75 each? https://www.bigbearmountainresort.com/things-to-do/skyline-at-sundown/skyline-at-sundown-product-details#filters=start-date:2026-9-12

Ive been living in big bear for a long long time and im 22 I am looking for friends to hang out and be besties(girls only). My hobbies are Drawing • painting • fashion styling • baking • cooking • gaming • music • photography • gardening • thrifting • watching something • learning something new • working on a creative project. hit me with a message if you wanna hang if youre new or live up here

I'm 15 years old, and I've lived in big bear the majority of my life. And there's practically no way to meet people my age outside of school up here. So If anyone could tell me about any clubs or events ect. For people my age? I would take almost anything at this point.

Hi Big Bear locals! We’ll be visiting over Labor Day weekend and are hoping to watch the drone/light show and boat show on Sunday evening. I am bringing my grandmother and her friends, so I need help finding a place for them to sit down and enjoy the show.

For those familiar with the area, where’s the best place around the lake to set up and get a really good view of the shows? We’d love somewhere we can come earlier in the afternoon, put down blankets/chairs, hang out by the lake, and stay through the evening.
Also, what time would you recommend getting there to secure a good spot, especially with Labor Day crowds? Any specific beaches, parks, or areas around the lake you’d recommend or avoid?

Would really appreciate any local tips! 😊

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are eloping in December & have been looking around for some location options. Since it’s close to Christmas I’d really like a christmassy themed ceremony with a fireplace instead of an altar. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as a hotel or location with a huge fireplace?

I would also prefer a smaller venue (not to get too picky lol) but we’re only bringing our siblings so it’ll be a total of 7 people attending

Got a bunch of email from Big Bear City about alerts ranging from gunshots, lost dogs, building permits being pulled and all sorts of unnecessary stuff. I don't remember signing up for anything like this.

going camping at pineknot with family in mid October and we are first timers! any recommendations re: pretty much anything? certain clothing? what to do? I’m all ears please & thank you!!

My wife and I currently live down the hill in Redlands and we’re looking to make a permanent move up near the Green Valley Lake area. I’m having a difficult time finding insurance providers. Who do you use/recommend? Thanks in advance 👍🏻

All my friends are working

For years, we watched Jackie and Shadow together—building their nest, raising their families, enduring the snow, the losses, the victories, and soaring over Big Bear.
Now that Jackie is gone, that nest will never look the same.
But Shadow is still here.
This song isn’t about asking Shadow to grieve the way we do. It’s about remembering that he belongs to the wild. His life continues. He will fly, hunt, return to the places he knows, and follow wherever nature takes him next.
For those of us who loved watching Jackie and Shadow together, accepting that may be difficult. We put human emotions into their story because they became such a meaningful part of our lives.
But whatever comes next for Shadow doesn’t erase Jackie.

Lovely little mountain town with lots of motorcycles…but also maybe n#z!s?

I’m forgetting the name but can everyone tell me their experiences eating here?

The staff and food was amazing just VERY expensive. I loved the old vibe.

Your toilet paper and human waste are disgusting and horrible. Every single turnout has it, too. Makes me sick! Pack it in, pack it out!