Title: Visit Big Bear City: Best of Big Bear City Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Big Bear City](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-City-Hotels.d553248635118604834.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Big Bear City](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-City-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635118604834.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Big Bear City](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Big-Bear-City.d553248635118604834.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Big Bear City Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Big-Bear-City.d553248635118604834.Car-Rental-Guide)[Big Bear City Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-City.d553248635118604834.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Big Bear City ## Travel Guide ![big bear california](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/1b605765-3997-4722-9621-ba8660152162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![big bear california](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/1b605765-3997-4722-9621-ba8660152162.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Castle Rock Trail. This is a short hike about a mile, but the view is second to none. It's is the best spot to be in awe of the whole city, especially the lake. Beside hiking this trail, you can also do some rock climbing, which the rock itself has plenty of quick draws to latch your rope, to do some climbing. #Hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/abc8f203-a63e-4d5a-b780-4d92de091375.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#WeekendGetaway this weekend at Big Bear California. So many things to do, while over here for the summer. Water tubing and water skiing are a must. Other things to do include, a short hike to Castle Rock, which gives you an awesome view of the Lake and City. Also, visit the summit and enjoy some Mountain biking from easy route to difficult. Want other adventurous things to do? Well, they also have zip lining here and a ride on a helicopter to view the city. Enjoy, when you visit here. #Colorful](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/9c640a2f-c076-4549-b506-bae336ecf8fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Big Bear City Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Big Bear City ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Shore While visiting North Shore, you might make a stop by sights like Big Bear Lake and Big Bear Discovery Center. [](https://expedia.ca/Fawnskin-North-Shore.dx890184731439104000) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Meadowbrook Estates While Meadowbrook Estates isn't home to many top sights, Gold Mountain Memorial Park and Bear Mountain Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-Meadowbrook-Estates.dx553248635976473952) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whispering Forest Though Whispering Forest might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Community Arts Theater Society and Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50\. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-Whispering-Forest.dx553248635976469232) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Peter Pan When in Peter Pan, you can plan a visit to Community Arts Theater Society and Gold Mountain Memorial Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-Peter-Pan.dx553248635976472769) - Big Bear City Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Big Bear City ![Gold Mountain Manor Bed and Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21620000/21614200/21614103/6f7dee05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gold Mountain Manor Bed and Breakfast 1117 Anita Avenue Big Bear City CA CA $200 CA $225 total Mar 9 - Mar 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Big Bear City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Snow Summit and The Village are located nearby. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (197 reviews) Room was clean and the staff was very pleasant. 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