Those following my Yelp reviews are reading this following my review for Big Bear Lake where I…read moremention my connection to bears (my name meaning "Little Bear"), to Big Bear city and my obsession with Jackie and Shadow: the bald eagle King and Queen holding court from 165-foot Jeffrey Pine tree overlooking the lake. I also mention the benefits to Angelinos to escape our smog-ridden city and escape to fresh air and a slow pace for hiking, boating, skiing or even relaxing in a cabin. But Big Bear also offers something we are all familiar with: wining, dining and shopping! When you've spent the day experiencing Big Bear's natural wonders; you can cap the day off in Big Bear Village. Big Bear Village is the charming tourist hub quarters of Big Bear where you will find the Big Bear Welcome Center, gift shops ranging from toys, crystals, beef jerky, leather and everything in between; bars and restaurants and even public restrooms. The village features all levels of dining from casual neighborhood eateries to elegant romance perfect for dates and holidays and is the ideal place to purchase Big Bear tourist merch and trinkets. Big Bear Village is perfectly walkable and offers a free public parking lot and street parking but beware that even in 'off-season' - it is busy as a bee hive! For those SoCal residents familiar with Solvang (near Santa Barbara) and Old Temecula; Big Bear Village is a similar esthetic. If you are a fan of bears, then Big Bear Village is your playground as it is filled with bear statues curbside on every corner, each and every shop seems to brand itself with a punny name referring to bears and there is bear imagery everywhere! Even though not in Big Bear Village; my favorite bear in the city is a bear statue dressed as a marshal at the Big Bear Superior Court. I am sure this is very intimating to the bear criminals! Big Bear Village is bear-y adorable and the ideal area for tourists to dine and shop. Note: Big Bear Village is not where you will find stores like Dollar Tree, Marshalls, Starbucks, Verizon, Vons etc; as these are in a different area at the east shore of the lake. I don't know if this is just towards tourists or simply the Big Bear way of life but everyone is so kind in Big Bear with amazing customer service! Employees are endlessly complimentary, friendly and guarantee a pleasant experience. We even met the kindest waitress, Janet, at nearby Benny's diner who told us her life story and is probably our friend forever now. This is certainly NOT Los Angeles! Big Bear Village is the tourist shopping/dining hub that will sure to be(ar) a delight to all tourists and is a must-see when in Big Bear. Be sure to take a photo with one of the bear statues: it is basically mandatory!

Big Bear Village is the charming and bustling center of Big Bear Lake, offering a mix of shops,…read morerestaurants, and entertainment, all within a few blocks. For dog owners, this area is a must-visit, not just for its convenience, but for its welcoming attitude towards four-legged visitors. Many of the local businesses in Big Bear Village offer water bowls, treats, and even special pet merchandise, ensuring that your dog feels just as welcome as you do. Parking in Big Bear Village is plentiful, with free parking lots scattered around the area and street parking available along the main roads. During peak seasons or weekends, parking can fill up quickly, so it's advisable to arrive early if you plan to spend the day exploring. The village is very walkable, so once you've parked, you can easily navigate the area on foot with your dog. Most of the restaurant options in Big Bear are in this area (many with dog friendlypatios), so if you don't plan to cook during your visit keep this area in mind when selecting your lodging. Have fun and enjoy The Village!

We were taking a drive through big Bear and decided to stop at Marshalls because there's been a few…read moreHalloween items that I have been looking for and unfortunately I've had no luck so we decided to stop here. The store was pretty packed very well organized clean not a mess at all had a great variety of a lot of different things and I was able to find a couple items that were on my list so I was super excited about that. Customer service was great. The gentleman that helped us was so very friendly cracking jokes made us laugh. Everything went super well.

Nice store with plenty of inventory. Found what I needed and could have shopped more! The girl ( I…read morethink Miranda) at checkout was extremely nice and helpful.

I can't help but pop in here every time I pass this place. They always have the cutest little…read moreKnick-knacks & finds. I've been coming here as long as I can remember and it truly never gets old!

What a hidden gem! Don't pass without reading, you might miss this place!! It is located on the…read moremain street, Village Drive but tucked away in between other stores. Look for the Bear with the sign!! You walk upstairs and prepared to be WOW'd! There is so much to see, plan to spend some time upstairs. Each little corner is a different shop with different items for sale. Even sports items! great for gifts or souvenirs! We loved some of the metal signs! Everything seems strategically placed and posed in a way that makes you want to buy it all! There is plenty of cameras watching, because there is one cashier. The items must be tracked somehow, as you can sometimes tell if you are venturing into a different vendor, but it looks like one store with a variety of stuff for sale, rather than 20+ different vendors. Perfect for someone who rents out a portion to sell their hand-made or custom gifts. We all ventured off and spent our own time looking at the different vendors' items. Items are decently priced and would definitely go back and spend more time looking around, we were heading out to dinner so browsed quickly.

I love my stupid idiotic comb that is the size and thickness of a credit card. It's a great…read moreemergency comb.

This was a souvenir shop . Many funny stuff that you can buy and gifted to someone. It was nice to…read morelook around. It was entertaining. The prices were reasonable.

I absolutely love shopping at the Dollar Tree in Big Bear Lake! It's never overly crowded, so I can…read moretake my time walking through each aisle without feeling rushed. The selection is wonderful, and I can almost always find exactly what I'm looking for. And if something is out of reach, there is always someone willing to lend a helping hand. The cashiers are especially friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I have to mention Elizabeth once again because she always goes above and beyond to make my shopping experience special. She greets me warmly, asks how my day is going, and even remembers my name. That small personal touch means so much to me. I always look forward to seeing her when I shop there. It's the friendly people and excellent customer service that make this Dollar Tree one of my favorite places to shop!

It's a Saturday morning at Dollar Tree Big Bear Lake. Don't bother coming to buy something with a…read morequick in and out. The line is a least 30 people and only one cashier. The movement of this line is made even slower by the lone very chatty cashier. Hope I make it out by lunchtime.

My husband's favorite shop to stop by when strolling through the Village. Funny gag gifts and other…read moreadult-humor items. The location is to the right of Pine Knot intersection, along the back street shops facing the mountain past the candy store, so be sure to not follow the address and unfortunately both the address and phone number listed on Yelp are not correct.

This is probably my favorite store in all of Big Bear! I am sure to visit every time I'm in town!…read moreThey sell gag gifts and silly gadgets. The store is small but I usually find something cool that I'm interested in. Aside from a few big or otherwise overpriced items, the prices are generally inexpensive and pretty reasonable.

We want to thank The Village Sweet Shoppe for giving us such amazing personal customer service…read more They helped us find the perfect gift basket and went above and beyond showing us that they care about their customers and this community. Please support their business.

I was strolling by and decided to check out the sweet shot with my friends, and we all found…read moresomething to take home at this place. Great selection of classic candies from by gone years, brings back childhood nostalgia in waves! Just a great place to walk around and see what you might find, I left with a bag of mini Chico stick candies that took me back to 1990! Friendly staff to help you decide on the vast array of items.

My son ordered a bear frame for his girlfriend's 16th birthday and he found the right one on Big…read moreBear Discount's website - ordered - shipped - received - oops, wrong one. I let them know and this is where they earned 5 stars from me - they shipped the right one the next day and it got to us in time for the birthday party! I offered to send the original one back and they told me not to worry about it. Stellar customer service. In today's world it's a rare thing indeed. My gratitude and respect goes out to them.

Really cool little shop. I was looking for a t shirt and was amazed at the selection they had on…read moretheir t shirt wall. It's a really cool design that the shirts are in a cabinet behind the display which makes it easy to navigate. I didn't spend too much time in the store but they had plenty of other souvenirs for just about anything. I'm knocking one star off the rating because they didn't have much apparel above XL for my buddy who is a 2X. Other than that I'd shop here again.

This is one of those shops that offers a whole lotta gift ideas. We were window shopping and this…read moreplace was different from the others where we stayed a bit to take it all in! Great and varied selection!

We have a cabin in if Bear City and we wanted to come Into…read moretown. We walked into the shop and it not your typical Big bear shop. I noticed right away that the shop has unique items which I love unique items. We bought a flag of chocolate Labrador puppies. Now is hanging at our cabin. The owner was very friendly and helpful. This was our experience which was pleasant. Everyone that lives here in Big Bear area or visiting should try this shop. I hope everyone has a great experience as we did. ENJOY

This place is a little gem! curated, unexpected, and effortlessly cool…read more The girls working there have a killer eye and a real pulse on what's next. Walked out with some great finds and haven't stopped thinking about a few I left behind. Round two coming soon!

It is a very cute store. Lots of fun items, very unique! The only thing is--the people who are…read moreworking here any given day are hit or miss. They are either friendly or they completely ignore you, which was my experience today. I hope my next experience is better, and I wish the same for you.