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Driving Directions — MapGETTING HERE AND GETTING AROUND

Four-Seasons Year-Round ResortA NEW VACATION EVERY SEASON

Let it. Snow. — Winter Activities and MoreFUN IN THE SNOW — FROM SKIING TO MAKING SNOW ANGELS

Live it. Up. Spring, Summer and FallFUN IN THE SUN — RECREATION AND ACTIVITIES

Hiking and Biking Trails — MapDESIGNATED HIKES AND RIDES FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

Waterfront Activities — MapNAVIGATE YOUR WAY ON THE LAKE

Big Bear MapTHE DEFINITIVE MAP OF BIG BEAR / INCLUDES STREET INDEX

Dining and Shopping GuidesWHERE TO EAT AND SHOP IN BIG BEAR

Unwind and RejuvenateSPA TREATMENTS AND ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

Special OccasionsWEDDINGS, REUNIONS, CONVENTIONS

Events and EntertainmentLET US ENTERTAIN YOU — CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The History of Big BearGRIZZLY BEARS, GOLD MINING, AND THE FIRST DAM

A Place to Rest Your HeadLODGING GUIDE

PackagesSCREAMIN’ DEALS ON STAY & PLAY VACATION PACKAGES

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