Big Bear Lake travel guide
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You're Going to Love Big Bear Lake
With a population of 5,019, Big Bear Lake is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Big Bear Lake has to offer.
Where to Eat in Big Bear Lake
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bone Yard Bar and Grill (560 Pine Knot Ave) and Sweet Basil Bistro (40629 Big Bear Lake Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Big Bear Lake
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Big Bear Lake in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 118 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Big Bear Lake, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.
How to Get to Big Bear Lake
Plane
Although Big Bear Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ontario Airport (ONT), which is located 41 miles from Big Bear Lake. Los Angeles Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, China Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Big Bear Lake from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 2h 54m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Big Bear Lake. The train journey from Big Bear Lake to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 1h 15m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Big Bear Lake is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 81 miles from Big Bear Lake. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Big Bear Lake, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Big Bear Lake takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 44. From San Diego, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Big Bear Lake
Where to stay in Big Bear Lake
Average rates range from around C$ 288 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 302 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ith Big Bear Lake Hostel & Retreat Center and Fireside Lodge.
Where to stay in popular areas of Big Bear Lake
Most booked hotels in Big Bear Lake
Renting a car in Big Bear Lake
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Big Bear Lake (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.06 and C$ 22.75.