Explore Big Bear
 
 

Explore Big Bear


High in the San Bernardino mountains, above the smog, heat and the insanity of every day life, is Nature's year-round playground. More than three hundred days of blue skies from dawn to dusk, miles of pristine forests and air so clean you can't see it!

Up here at 6,700 feet, we tend to appreciate the little things in life and live at a slightly slower pace. No jammed freeways and roadways, no honking horns and rarely even a siren. With thousands of acres of National Forest and 22 miles of alpine blue shoreline, there are enough activities for every taste and budget to keep even the most restless busy for days.

And, perhaps one of the most appealing aspects of Big Bear, we're just a short drive away... only 100 miles from the greater Los Angeles area and 250 miles from San Diego. No airports, no waiting in line for security checks and no eight-hour treks. The Convention Center at Big Bear Lake provides an affordable, close-to-home retreat, featuring all the charm and character of a small town, with the amenities and service of a major destination. Plan your next event in a beautiful mountain cathedral.