RECREATION

Brimming with nature in the summer, kissed with snow in the winter, Big Bear Lake, California is the place to go for year-round entertainment. No matter when you visit, you're sure to find a wealth of seasonal recreation opportunities. Choose the Lodge at Big Bear Lake, the finest four-season resort in Big Bear Lake, to help you get the most of any trip.

A unique destination tucked into the lake-fed valley of the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts at any time of year. In the spring and fall, you'll enjoy breathtaking Big Bear hiking, guided ecological tours and outrageous off-road adventures, while in the summer you won't find a better time to hit a Big Bear golf course or go fishing on Big Bear Lake.

Of course, in the wintertime, Big Bear becomes one of the leading Big Bear Ski Resorts in Southern California. From skiing to snowboarding, bobsledding to snow-hiking, the dual peaks of Snow Summit and Bear Mountain make this a true winter wonderland.

For sensational romantic weekend getaways in California, Big Bear Vacations, or any escape you desire, choose Big Bear Lake, and for an effortlessly rewarding stay, choose the leader of Big Bear hotels, the Lodge at Big Bear Lake.

SPRING

• Explore miles of meandering hiking trails
• Para-sail on Big Bear Lake
• Mountain bike off-road 
• Ride horseback excursions
• Enjoy the spring weather

SUMMER

• Fish for rainbow trout and catfish
• Golf at Bear Mountain Golf Course
• Rent water vehicles at North Shore Landing
• Tour Big Bear's pirate ship daily
• Go-kart and mini-golf at Alpine Slide

FALL

• Ride the sky tour at Snow Summit
• Watch the leaves change by the lake
• Tour aboard paddlewheel boat Miss Liberty
• Bike tours throughout the valley
• Celebrate Oktoberfest

WINTER

• Snowboard at Bear Mountain
• Ski the freestyle trails of Snow Summit
• Bobsled at Alpine Slide
• Snowshoe Tour at the Discovery Center
• Bald Eagle Tour at the Discovery Center