Boulder Bay Park is one of Big Bear Lake's most picturesque (and busy) spots, offering stunning…read moreviews of the lake, towering boulders, and plenty of open space for you and your dog to enjoy. Located on the western side of Big Bear Lake, this park is a popular destination for both locals and visitors, particularly those looking to enjoy a peaceful and leisurely walk with their pets, a picnic, or just some quiet time by the water. There is a free parking lot adjacent to the park, but it can fill up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. If the lot is full, there is additional street parking available nearby. The park is open year-round, but the best times to visit are during the spring, summer, and fall when the weather is mild, and the lake is at its most beautiful.

It's a nice park to go swimming, have a picnic, stroll around, go fishing, and just lounge enjoying…read morethe gorgeous lake view. We made a quick spot to check it out since it seems very popular every time we pass by. Best to visit in the morning before it gets crowded by afternoon. Parking is free, but can get busy later in the day. As we walked around, there was a weird unbearable smell so we didn't stay long. We mainly went to see what the hype was all about and took some pictures with a beautiful background.

Park looks cool and kudos for having a 9/11 memorial however... it's not open to the public. There…read moreare private property signs and the gate is locked. It says that it's available for rent. I understand that I may not fully understand the financial issues at play however... how often can this possibly be rented? It sounds like it's just sitting there, unavailable to visiting children and families (and locals) which seems like a huge waste. Maybe just have it open with a donation box and then close it when it does actually get rented for parties? Because the people who'd visit it daily are not the people that would rent it - most people don't rent parks on the reg. Seems unfair and inefficient.

This is a quite interesting park that we stumble upon. It's a fairly small park for little children…read moreon the north side of the big Bear lake. Even though it's a fairly small park with maybe just one simple slide ,a small playhouse and a small fire engine for kids. It has it's very unique touch. We came across this park because we were told the north side of the lake is a more scenic drive heading back down to Los Angeles, and with the snow and traffic , we decided to take a detour and made few stops whenever we thought something looks interesting or scenic. So what caught our eyes were the display of two longhorn cattles pulling a wagon at the corner of this park. Being a tourist in town, we wanted to take some pictures. And then we realized there is a cute little park behind it with all kinds of decor. A gigantic big wheels for pictures, some characters along the park and in the middle a touch of a memorial for the 911. I don't know if a lot of people in this town was related to the incident of the 911 event, but it was a nice touch to the park and for the people to pay a visit and to remember. There are also a few excerises machine for you to work out. But more then anything, the tall trees inside the park and the snow made it a place to remember for us and the kids that we are traveling with. Its a nice park to stop by, sit under the tree or just take pictures around if you are in the area

Best place to go sledding... Get there early! Parking get…read morefull very fast! Lots of slopes to sled - all ages

The Aspen Glen Picnic Area is a day use area only that is open year round. It's a quaint area for a…read moreleisurely picnic or a great starting point to accessible trail heads. Some picnic tables, a community fire ring, and some barbecues are provided for use. I wouldn't rely on the restrooms. Also, be prepared as there's no potable water on-site. There is a small parking lot that fits about 15 small vehicles. Parked vehicles must display a valid recreation pass. You can purchase a pass from the Mountaintop Ranger District & Discovery Center along with other vendors (see the USDA Forest Service website for a map of vendors located under the "Passes and Permits" tab).

Beautiful park with beautiful views. This is also where they have the Farmers market. If you see…read moresome guys selling cherries, BUY them.

It's small playground with a few slides. Several benches and a few tables around it. It was clean…read moreand just missing some swings for the kiddos The view is beautiful next to the water and the playground was clean

The picnic area was closed on the weekend of May 19 because of nesting Eagles, I have no idea when…read moreit will reopen. However, I saw the picnic area from the road and it looked quite nice. Even though the site is next to the lake, it is quite a ways away since currently the lake is very low. So there are better options closer to the water, such as the day use are right across from Serrano Campground called Meadows Edge Picnic Area.

This was a gorgeous spot to stop and do a mini hike. Great photo opps and a beautiful place to have…read morea picnic and just relax. I posted a few photos because it is just too beautiful for words. You do have to have an Adventure Pass to park there ($5 at any 7-11). But it is absolutely worth the stop.

There are a few picnic tables under some large trees, the bike path runs through, the shoreline is…read morewalkable and you can sit and picnic. Very nice spot to relax!

This is a great spot to see the lake and relax. There are trails to walk as well. There is limited…read moreparking but plenty when I came on a weekday.

First, on a Sunday afternoon at the end of October, no parking by noon. My second reason for…read moreremoving a star is that the "female" restroom was out of order, the "male" restroom didn't have a trash can (which I understand, partly, being in the forest). But why have a girls and boys restroom, why not just two bathrooms. And the last reason I kept a star, only one trash reciprocal in the entire parking lot. I believe we should continue to encourage Visitors to "pack it in, pack it out" plus some. How do we do that if we expect then to put it in their car and take it with them? Trailhead has a very descriptive sign, provides lots of good information. Trail is 6.4 miles, 1,174 altitude gain (out/back), dogs allowed on lead, near Fawnskin. This trail offers AMAZING views of Big Bear Lake, bikes also share the trail. (Dog bags provided at trailhead, pls pick up after yourself, and your doggie;) There's so much to explore, get up, and get out there.

A nice escape, I think it's probably less-trafficked because it's on the North Shore (away from the…read moremain crowds) and a bit away from the Discovery Center. At the top is a rock outcropping where you can get a good view of the lake, albeit partially obstructed. I saw a cinnamon-furred black bear near the top the last time I hiked (June 27, 2017 around 6:15pm), so be on the lookout, keep your distance, and make your presence know (I stomped my feet, and he took notice and slowly went about his business in a different direction than where I was). July 13, 2017: did an evening hike and saw 2 deer, along with a pair of yellow eyes and green eyes (more deer?) at night, and three scorpions along the trail. You will need an Adventure Pass to park in the lot, but alternatively you can park along the road (a good spot is by the Eagle habitat warning sign).

Loved meeting Captain John, Ben, Dave & Romeo! Captain John had the best stories about the eagles…read moreand made sure my experience at Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina was memorable. Liked his kayaks and will back to kayak next time I am in Big Bear. The vibe is mellow & happy just like my Californian spirit :) Thank you Captain John for my wonderful time at your Marina!!

This place is a nightmare on the lake and nothing is kept up . My husband and myself have a cabin…read morein Fawnskin and have often took family to check the place out . On July 5th we took my son , my daughter in law ,my husband and myself and two grandsons both under 7 years old to enjoy a ride on a pontoon. They were so excited to get on it . First off the one we were waiting on was very late. Secondary when it came in we could see it leaning to the side . I questioned the guy that was helping us and he said we need to distribute our weight when on the boat . The boat was very old . They call it the 80s series. It was disgustingly filthy . The latch on the small door was broken and the guy said it would stay closed. It kept opening up with the wind . We put our backpack on the floor to hold it shut . We also got stopped by the lake patrol telling us that the sticker on the pontoon wasn't up to date . Just as we were heading back in a boat went by us fast and a big gush of water knocked the door open even with the backpack in front . Myself and my daughter in law and grandkids were drenched from head to toe. The boat floor was full on water . This place needs to have maintenance on the pontoons for the safety of the passengers. If the latch worked on the door then we wouldn't have gotten soaked. The door swung open and hit my leg .So sad because we enjoyed taking family there because it's so close but NEVER again will we be going there. This place used to be so nice . You can do better Captain John ! Bring this place back to what it once was .

This is a beautiful trail, but a little tougher than expected! There seem to be quite a few…read moredifferent trails/routes you can take, but I'd plan for about 2-3 miles minimum (in the altitude it feels longer lol). They recently added a parking lot, which made it so much more convenient for parking and to find the start of the trail! I'm so glad they did this. I'd still say the earlier arrival, the better, so you can get a parking spot. For the trail itself, it's a good workout - there are both uphills & downhills. Once you get to the top, there are beautiful views of the lake.

We took this hike with our pups and it was awesome! It was definitely a work out with lots of steep…read moreand uphill hiking. We made it to the big rock at the very end, unfortunately with our pups we were unable to climb all the day to the tippy top. Overall an awesome hike, saw lots of trees, rocks, and little streams along the way! Trail is dog friendly, and has a lot of spots to stop for great views of the lake

I have walked and ridden this bike path hundreds of times. Fun fact: if you walk from Big Bear…read moreShores resort to Stanfield and back you will have logged approximately 800 steps! Whether you stroll this path or ride it, you will witness nature at its pinnacle. From the gorgeous lake, towering pines, colorful wildflowers and snowcapped mountains, the Good Lord did not skimp when it comes to eye candy. Just this morning I caught a glimpse of three coyotes frolicking in the lake. I saw ducks, rabbits, chipmunks, squirrels, and a variety of birds all enjoying the beautiful lake they call home. These peaceful surroundings beckon me every time I visit Big Bear. Be sure to visit this glorious path!

This is a nice path for novice riders, it is fairly flat however there are some side paths that…read morelead towards the lake that have mild hills. There are signs that say no motorized bikes but that's all I saw on a Saturday afternoon. I'm sure they want to keep it slow so it's safer for all. Since it was full of lots of part time riders and many walkers bike educate could be improved. Overall, it's a very easy path and kids will do just fine but I suggest helmets and bike signals should be reminded and discussed before any ride.