Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Big Bear City March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Big Bear City](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-City-Hotels.d553248635118604834.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in Big Bear City, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Big Bear City Types of activities Where to stay [Big Bear City travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-City.dx553248635118604834) ![View of Big Bear Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/6c7cd6f3-1370-4dbf-aaf8-de35b2707493.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Big Bear Lake and town in California with the lake frozen on a sunny blue sky day in the Winter with pine trees below.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/cbe62c5d-6950-428f-8905-d4fe157d9f0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful view Big Bear Lake with snow at sunset. Big Bear,CA ,USA ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118604834/95e26ae3-2f2f-4007-8b19-36aedbd4eb90.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) ## Big Bear City Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Big Bear City has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Big Bear City is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Big Bear City to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Big Bear City Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Big Bear City. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Big Bear City attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Big Bear City | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley](/things-to-do/family-friendly-nature-hike-around-the-big-bear-valley.a4724905.activity-details): CA $51 | | Top 5 things to do | [Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley](/things-to-do/family-friendly-nature-hike-around-the-big-bear-valley.a4724905.activity-details)[Big Bear Lake Snow Play Adventure](/things-to-do/big-bear-lake-snow-play-adventure.a50784978.activity-details)[Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate](/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-big-bear-lake-with-hot-chocolate.a49083059.activity-details)[Bear Valley Search & Rescue - High-Tech Escape Room](/things-to-do/bear-valley-search-rescue-high-tech-escape-room.a2172657.activity-details)[Zipline Tour - 9 high-speed ziplines & fun suspension bridge](/things-to-do/zipline-tour-9-high-speed-ziplines-fun-suspension-bridge.a1385739.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley](/things-to-do/family-friendly-nature-hike-around-the-big-bear-valley.a4724905.activity-details)[Big Bear Lake Snow Play Adventure](/things-to-do/big-bear-lake-snow-play-adventure.a50784978.activity-details)[Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate](/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-big-bear-lake-with-hot-chocolate.a49083059.activity-details)[Bear Valley Search & Rescue - High-Tech Escape Room](/things-to-do/bear-valley-search-rescue-high-tech-escape-room.a2172657.activity-details)[Zipline Tour - 9 high-speed ziplines & fun suspension bridge](/things-to-do/zipline-tour-9-high-speed-ziplines-fun-suspension-bridge.a1385739.activity-details) | | With kids | [Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley](/things-to-do/family-friendly-nature-hike-around-the-big-bear-valley.a4724905.activity-details)[Big Bear Lake Snow Play Adventure](/things-to-do/big-bear-lake-snow-play-adventure.a50784978.activity-details)[Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate](/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-big-bear-lake-with-hot-chocolate.a49083059.activity-details)[Bear Valley Search & Rescue - High-Tech Escape Room](/things-to-do/bear-valley-search-rescue-high-tech-escape-room.a2172657.activity-details) | ## What to do in Big Bear City --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Big Bear City #### Big Bear Discovery Center Enjoy the mountain views and explore Big Bear Discovery Center, a lovely green space in Big Bear City. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside, or seek out the ski slopes. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-Discovery-Center-Big-Bear.d553248621563218658.Vacation-Attraction) #### Community Arts Theater Society You can make plans for a show at Community Arts Theater Society on your trip to Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Community-Arts-Theater-Society-Big-Bear.d553248621561137083.Vacation-Attraction) #### Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 You can take time to visit Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50 during your travels to Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's art scene. [](https://expedia.ca/Alpine-Pedal-Path-Trail-1E50-Big-Bear.d553248635997964715.Vacation-Attraction) #### Gold Mountain Memorial Park Explore the lovely green spaces of Gold Mountain Memorial Park and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Gold-Mountain-Memorial-Park-Big-Bear.d553248621563218668.Vacation-Attraction) #### Big Bear Solar Observatory You can spend time studying the exhibits at Big Bear Solar Observatory in Big Bear City. Wander the lakeside and lush forest in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Big-Bear-Solar-Observatory-California.d6065457.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chair 7 You can take time to visit Chair 7 during your travels to Big Bear Lake. [](https://expedia.ca/Chair-7-Big-Bear-Lake.d746512091157733376.Vacation-Attraction) #### Green Spot Picnic Area Explore the lovely green spaces of Green Spot Picnic Area and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Green-Spot-Picnic-Area-Big-Bear.d553248621563218664.Vacation-Attraction) #### North Shore Recreation Area Explore the lovely green spaces of North Shore Recreation Area and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Shore-Recreation-Area-Big-Bear.d553248621563218897.Vacation-Attraction) #### Juniper Point Explore the lovely green spaces of Juniper Point and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Juniper-Point-Big-Bear.d553248621563218657.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of 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 Solar Observatory. [](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) ### 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) ![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) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Big Bear City ![Big Bear Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6919/4be53305-a32e-46c0-8fab-83d62a5a243c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Big Bear Lake ![Big Bear Lake with green bush in the water and mountains in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6051823/50542a88-2302-4f08-af7c-4d6f13e4be3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fawnskin ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Bear City worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Big Bear City? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Big Bear City? ### Is three days enough to stay in Big Bear City? ### Is Big Bear City a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Big Bear City with kids? > - [Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/family-friendly-nature-hike-around-the-big-bear-valley.a4724905.activity-details) > - [Big Bear Lake Snow Play Adventure](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/big-bear-lake-snow-play-adventure.a50784978.activity-details) > - [Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/snowshoe-tour-big-bear-lake-with-hot-chocolate.a49083059.activity-details) > - [Bear Valley Search & Rescue - High-Tech Escape Room](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/bear-valley-search-rescue-high-tech-escape-room.a2172657.activity-details) ### What to do in Big Bear City for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Big Bear City? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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