What an absolute jewel for the community and gamers alike. I took my son (6), daughter (10), and…read morenephew (12). They all had a blast playing the retro games of my era they couldn't believe we spent almost 2hrs in there. The pinball machines go from 1950/60s to modern ones. There's also a couple nooks to play GameCube and N64. $45 for 5 people is a bargain, do not skip stopping by and treating yourself and/or kids to the retro arcade.

Stopped in here after checking out the vintage store and so glad we did. This place is so cute and…read morefun, great for all ages. They have both coffee and alcohol, easy parking and it wasn't too busy on a Sunday morning. My girlfriend had never played real pinball so we had a blast.

This is a wonderful little arboretum with free admission just north of Skypark along Highway 18…read more Be aware, however, that parking in the designated lot adjacent to the highway does require the purchase of an Adventure Pass (a mere $5/day), but the booth only appears to be open for select weekend hours. This may necessitate a visit to a nearby ranger station or business for pass purchase - and not as many local businesses carry these passes as once did. Coming from Lake Arrowhead (where the Visitor Center was closed), we tried the Lake Arrowhead 7-11 and Cedar Glen Trading Post before finding passes available at Cedar Glen Fine Foods. The trail itself is well marked, mostly shaded, and a little less than a mile in length. It's also circular in design, so you don't need to backtrack with the same scenery coming and going. A brochure on the local vegetation and points of interest is available at the trailhead, as well as public restrooms. Many trees and plants along the trail are also identified by placards. Being a dirt path, the terrain is comparatively flat, and numerous benches have been placed along the route for rest or contemplation. There are only a few spots with noticeable increases (or drops) in elevation, so it's perfect for young children, older folks, or leashed pets. Even on a Thursday around 1:00 pm we encountered other visitors along the trail, several walking dogs. Another nice touch is the walking path in front of the arboretum entrance where the meandering cement walkway between information kiosks is stamped with the prints of local wildlife species ranging from our little feathered friends to the big furries you'd not want to encounter on a forest walk. This is a great place for a quick stroll for all ages, and it showcases the diversity of the San Bernardino mountains. If you've passed it by on the way up to Big Bear via Highway 18, pull over for a quick "leg-stretcher" and check it out.

We got the day pass over at the Lake Arrowhead Village visitor center. I think it was $6 or $8…read more You can also pay there through an app, if you can get cell service. So it is easier to get the pass before you get there. There are some picnic tables to enjoy a meal or a break. There is a small cement path, to take you to a few little sights but there is also a dirt trail path that takes you out amongst the nature. We were there in July, it was during a heatwave, and mid day, so not too many birds and animals were out. There are a lot of tall trees that provide good shade, so that helps cool it off a little bit. There are some docents walking around that have information about the flora, fauna, and the area. The parking lot is decent size, but during cooler weather I bet it is hard to find parking. There is an easy trail, less than 20-30 minutes at a nice slow pace, during the summer. I imagine during winter snow it is much more challenging. It is a nice spot in between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear.

This was held at the big Bear convention center, which doesn't seem to have any signage and can…read moreonly be found by looking for Wyatt's. A good selection of cars at the show and in abundance of food and knickknack stalls to wander around and check out. Also a band playing on the stage of Wyatt and food and drink available there. Cool event to check out when visiting big Bear Lake, I look forward to visiting again next year.

The 34th annual BBLACC (big Bear Lake antique car club ) fun run car show was absolutely thrilling!…read moreMy friend Jay did not want to attend and didn't think my other friends would want to, but boy was he wrong! So glad we all participated in such a wonderful event! The Village streets were closed down, creating a pedestrian only zone throughout the afternoon & it started at 10 AM then they awarded the winners at 2:30 PM then at 3:30 PM they did the annual cruise around the lake. What an array and spectacle of some fantastic looking cars, trucks, jalopies etc! Every car was kept in such good shape. Pristine! And it was of course free for all to observe! Really looking forward to next year!

We've gone to the Big Bear Oktoberfest 2 years now and we always have a good time. It's a great…read moreexperience for people young and old, families, couples, and friends. An endless supply of alcohol for adults, non-stop music, and some games outside for the little ones as well. They have a few vendors outside if you feel like perusing. I personally find that for me I can hang out at Oktoberfest for a few hours before I start to get a bit bored. I always stay long enough to watch the stein holding competition, a few drinks and a few rounds of snacks. My favorite part of the entire affair every year is that it's pretty decently priced. For small parties, you don't necessarily need to pay for preferred seating, especially if you like to walk around. The free take home shuttle is also such a god-send if you're staying nearby. Will definitely come back again! Maybe not yearly but for sure every once and again :)

Octoberfest fun!! Huge wonderful fun space! Came here for the first day of Oktoberfest and…read morethoroughly enjoyed ourselves for the five hours we were here! The band Lady Hosen was phenomenal. Every employee was super fun & engaging! Had the grilled bratwurst with the sauerkraut, warm, German potato salad, and it was scrumptious. Shared a large pretzel as well! Fabulous fabulous time! We got there at one right when it started and left about 6:00. We heard it gets really crazy later in the day so we opted for the earlier time. Highly recommend!

Howdy Big Bear! You are our second home away from home. I wanted to stop in and see the new…read moreimprovements. What a great space! In one corner, there's everything you need to know or buy for a ski resort experience, ticketing, souvenirs, T-shirts, sweatshirts, postcards (I admired the wooden ones), Christmas ornaments, even dog sweaters. The woman working this station was kind and friendly. In the center, a large model map of Big Bear is there for viewing and the main counter for information on everything Big Bear. There's a wall of pamphlets for recreation, restaurant guides and hiking trail maps. I took a couple stickers and a hiking trail map while listening to the main Information Manager speak on the phone in a kind and understanding manner while some entitled person ran the poor woman through the wringer about why this and why that isn't discounted etc. The information manager never broke character on her professional stance and continued for no less than 15 minutes of warding off some maniacal caller. I felt for her. These women deserve better. I originally wanted to go in for their 'Care for Big Bear' kit, since I'm all about that idea. However, the caller took over our visit. We will try again in a week or two. I remember the old location on Bartlett, it was nice too. This new location is so beautiful. You're doing a great job Visitors Center. We Love Our Big Bear! We love those who pack it in-pack it out.

I had the pleasure of receiving skiing lessons from Timothy Blair. He was awesome, patient, and…read moreencouraging! By the 2nd half of our lesson I was confident!!! I really enjoyed my first experience skiing and Timothy is the absolute best!!

the new Zoo looks amazing. we are so excited to visit there. The animals and all of the scenery…read moreis going to be fabulous. See you next time Zoo!

I love this zoo. Small, but they truly care about the animals. The gift shop is a normal gift…read moreshop, but they don't overcharge and you can adopt an animal (not to take home, just support). The proceeds go to animal upkeep.

$5 tix? the box office was advertising $5 tickets! i bought my tix online which include a $1.50…read moreprocessing fee, total was $6.50 for admission. my partner and i came to see zootopia 2. i loved the theater. it is very quaint and small. it is a downtown theater with three screens, restrooms and a concession stand. the staff is very kind, the box office was attentive and friendly. there also happened to be a birthday party of 70 in attendance but the movie theater crowd was loving the zootopia. i enjoyed my experience stopping in for a movie ;)

NO MORE $5 TUESDAYS!!…read more So sad to see our Tuesday night weekly visit is no more. It was already a bummer with the last ownership changed and the prices of food and drinks increased, but now to see that there is no more special on Tuesdays and the tickets are a whopping $15.50 for a very outdated theater is so disappointing. There is no one in Big bear midweek so this was a great deal for locals, sad to say we'll he finding another Tuesday activity.

I think this is a fairly new event in big Bear Lake, pretty interesting, but seems more geared for…read morethe locals than a destination event for out of town visitors. Fun to just check out and enjoy gorgeous views of the lake from the park and listen to the band. The beer garden was pretty sparse and overall most of the events were a bit lackluster. Since this is new, I'm hoping it gets better in the years to come, and I will look forward to returning.