The Grey Chalet Moonridge, Big Bear
Ski Resorts
Big Bear is home to two premier ski/snowboarding resorts: Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The main difference between the two is that Snow Summit has more traditional runs while Bear Mountain focuses more on terrain parks. Both resorts offer ski school and learning packages. These two resorts operate under the same management and shuttle system, collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resorts.
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Bear Mountain Ski Resort
43101 Goldmine DrBig Bear is home to two premier ski/snowboarding resorts: Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. The main difference between the two is that Snow Summit has more traditional runs while Bear Mountain focuses more on terrain parks. Both resorts offer ski school and learning packages. These two resorts operate under the same management and shuttle system, collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resorts.
Family friendly ski and snowboarding resort in Big Bear Lake, located just minutes from The Grey Chalet. During the summer, Snow Summit is also home to SoCal's premier lift-served, gravity fed bike park, with trails and terrain for riders of all ages and ability levels. Featuring beginner, intermediate, and advanced downhill trails, Skill Builder Park with Jump, Pro, and Pump lines, and access to over 60 miles of cross-country trails. There’s also a 30-foot climbing wall, zip line, Euro Bungee trampoline.
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Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdFamily friendly ski and snowboarding resort in Big Bear Lake, located just minutes from The Grey Chalet. During the summer, Snow Summit is also home to SoCal's premier lift-served, gravity fed bike park, with trails and terrain for riders of all ages and ability levels. Featuring beginner, intermediate, and advanced downhill trails, Skill Builder Park with Jump, Pro, and Pump lines, and access to over 60 miles of cross-country trails. There’s also a 30-foot climbing wall, zip line, Euro Bungee trampoline.
Snow Valley is the closest ski area to the valley floor, five miles east of Running Springs on Highway 18 (about 30 mins from Big Bear).
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Snow Valley Mountain Resort
35100 CA-18Snow Valley is the closest ski area to the valley floor, five miles east of Running Springs on Highway 18 (about 30 mins from Big Bear).
Parks/Outdoor Adventure
Snow tubing in the winter, ski lift and mountain skating for kids all year round and sometimes waterslide(s), go karts and a small miniature golf area and the NEW ROLLERCOASTER – bring CASH ONLY - has snack bar as well. Can get crowded holiday weekends.
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Alpine Slide en Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnSnow tubing in the winter, ski lift and mountain skating for kids all year round and sometimes waterslide(s), go karts and a small miniature golf area and the NEW ROLLERCOASTER – bring CASH ONLY - has snack bar as well. Can get crowded holiday weekends.
Newly renovated, and with the addition of bears; small kids playground and picnic area
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Zoológico Alpino de Big Bear
42801 Club View DrNewly renovated, and with the addition of bears; small kids playground and picnic area
Beautiful, clean, newer park; safe and clean snow play area for small kids during winter. During summer, you can canoe & kayak on the lake or enjoy live music at the bandstand.
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Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdBeautiful, clean, newer park; safe and clean snow play area for small kids during winter. During summer, you can canoe & kayak on the lake or enjoy live music at the bandstand.
Drive a trail-ready Jeep for an off-roading tour - follow guide Jeep through Big Bear Valley's hundreds of miles of 4X4 trails. 2+ hour tours (including a kid-friendly mining option)
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Big Bear Jeep Experience
42011 Big Bear BlvdDrive a trail-ready Jeep for an off-roading tour - follow guide Jeep through Big Bear Valley's hundreds of miles of 4X4 trails. 2+ hour tours (including a kid-friendly mining option)
Go karts and obstacle gym (usually less crowded than Alpine) and snow tubing in winter
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Big Bear Speedway Go Karts
42825 Big Bear BlvdGo karts and obstacle gym (usually less crowded than Alpine) and snow tubing in winter
Whether it’s basketball, tennis, T-Ball or just having fun on the slides and swing set, Meadow Park in Big Bear Lake is a kid’s dream.
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Parque Ski Beach
41216 Park AveWhether it’s basketball, tennis, T-Ball or just having fun on the slides and swing set, Meadow Park in Big Bear Lake is a kid’s dream.
Bike trails, Santa’s Village, archery, zipline. In Lake Arrowhead about 46 mins away from cabin w/o traffic or 26 miles.
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SkyPark en la aldea de Santa
28950 CA-18Bike trails, Santa’s Village, archery, zipline. In Lake Arrowhead about 46 mins away from cabin w/o traffic or 26 miles.
Snowdrift is Southern California's largest & oldest snow tubing park. Located near Running Springs area off 18 (about 30 minutes away).
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Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
34600 CA-18Snowdrift is Southern California's largest & oldest snow tubing park. Located near Running Springs area off 18 (about 30 minutes away).
Another great place for snow tubing! Only a few minutes from our home. This one features a magic carpet that takes you to the top or the hill!
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Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdAnother great place for snow tubing! Only a few minutes from our home. This one features a magic carpet that takes you to the top or the hill!
4x4 off road adventure - take an all day 20 mile scenic road trip on Burns Canyon Trail, which connects Big Bear to Pioneertown (Joshua Tree). Adventure pass require for display, high clearance vehicles recommended. See All Trails for map.
Burns Canyon Road
Burns Canyon Road4x4 off road adventure - take an all day 20 mile scenic road trip on Burns Canyon Trail, which connects Big Bear to Pioneertown (Joshua Tree). Adventure pass require for display, high clearance vehicles recommended. See All Trails for map.
Sightseeing
Goldmining mini adventure for young kids
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Gold Rush Mining Adventures
40016 Big Bear BlvdGoldmining mini adventure for young kids
Multiple lanes for bowling plus comfort food & beer at this old-school, family-friendly spot.
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Big Bear Bowling Barn Inc.
40625 Big Bear BlvdMultiple lanes for bowling plus comfort food & beer at this old-school, family-friendly spot.
Local history attraction where visitors can pan for gold & tour wood cabins filled with artifacts.
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Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
800 B Greenway DrLocal history attraction where visitors can pan for gold & tour wood cabins filled with artifacts.
Hiking Trails
5.1 mile trail, mostly paved, wraps around the lake and is very kid friendly. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, fishing, and road biking and is best used from May through November. Park at Juniper Point or Meadow's Edge Picnic Areas or Stanfield Cut-off.
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Alpine Pedal Path Trail 1E50
740 Stanfield Cutoff5.1 mile trail, mostly paved, wraps around the lake and is very kid friendly. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, fishing, and road biking and is best used from May through November. Park at Juniper Point or Meadow's Edge Picnic Areas or Stanfield Cut-off.
Castle Rock Trail is a 2.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Big Bear Lake, California that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking.
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Castle Rock Trail 1W03
Big Bear BoulevardCastle Rock Trail is a 2.7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Big Bear Lake, California that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking.
Jenks Lake Trail is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Big Bear Lake, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.
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Jenks Lake Trail
42045 CA-38Jenks Lake Trail is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Big Bear Lake, California that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.
Paved scenic trail in our neighborhood (Moonridge), just a few minutes from our house - park at the lot on Catalina and Elm to access.
Rathbun Creek
Paved scenic trail in our neighborhood (Moonridge), just a few minutes from our house - park at the lot on Catalina and Elm to access.
Food Scene
Warm, rustic stop with indoor & outdoor seating for American dishes plus beer, wine & cocktails; Great steaks; not always the best service and usually need a reservation; fun upstairs bar
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Oakside
40701 Village DrWarm, rustic stop with indoor & outdoor seating for American dishes plus beer, wine & cocktails; Great steaks; not always the best service and usually need a reservation; fun upstairs bar
Mexican/Bolivian style food with unique flavors - try their avocado salad, burritos and kids meals
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Gaby's Latin Flavors
41618 Big Bear BlvdMexican/Bolivian style food with unique flavors - try their avocado salad, burritos and kids meals
Classic Indian and Tibetan dishes, located in the heart of the Village (also available for free delivery)
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Himalayan Restaurant
672 Pine Knot AveClassic Indian and Tibetan dishes, located in the heart of the Village (also available for free delivery)
Lobster/crab rolls, lobster mac and cheese, clam chowder, fish & chips.
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Crave Maine Lobster
603 Pine Knot AveLobster/crab rolls, lobster mac and cheese, clam chowder, fish & chips.
Classic (huge) burgers, shakes, fries, Chicago style hot dogs. A few minutes from the house.
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Get the Burger
42151 Big Bear BoulevardClassic (huge) burgers, shakes, fries, Chicago style hot dogs. A few minutes from the house.
Delicious sandwiches (try their squaw bread), kids meals offered too; next to Stater Brothers, a few minutes from the house.
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Mountain Munchies
42171 Big Bear BlvdDelicious sandwiches (try their squaw bread), kids meals offered too; next to Stater Brothers, a few minutes from the house.
Authentic German delicacies - sandwiches, sausages, bratwurst, pretzels, sauerkraut, potato salad.
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The Old German Deli
40645 Village DrAuthentic German delicacies - sandwiches, sausages, bratwurst, pretzels, sauerkraut, potato salad.
Beautiful pastries, cakes, bars, cupcakes!
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Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdBeautiful pastries, cakes, bars, cupcakes!
Pickles Pie Shop
829 W Big Bear BlvdHomemade sweet and savory pies.
Loads of candy and treats.. their Caramel Apples are the best!
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North Pole Fudge and Ice Cream Co
618 Pine Knot AveLoads of candy and treats.. their Caramel Apples are the best!
Fluffy donuts, delicious coffee and other quick bites; fun, outdoor seating; during the summer, they offer tasty street style tacos on Tuesdays (call to confirm). A few minutes from cabin.
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Dank Donuts
42612 Moonridge RdFluffy donuts, delicious coffee and other quick bites; fun, outdoor seating; during the summer, they offer tasty street style tacos on Tuesdays (call to confirm). A few minutes from cabin.
Large selection of donuts and pastries (both sweet and savory), very kind/friendly staff. In Stater Brothers plaza, a few minutes from the house.
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O J's Donuts
42173 Big Bear BlvdLarge selection of donuts and pastries (both sweet and savory), very kind/friendly staff. In Stater Brothers plaza, a few minutes from the house.
Yummy selection of crepes with a variety of fillings (both sweet and savory). Drive thru. Great coffee too!
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Cafe Crepe
41003 Big Bear BlvdYummy selection of crepes with a variety of fillings (both sweet and savory). Drive thru. Great coffee too!
Bear Cupboards Market
40850 Village DriveGorgeous new gourmet market in the Village
Great bagels, central location in the Village
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Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House
40729 Village DrGreat bagels, central location in the Village
Shopping
O KOO RAN
40780 Village DrLovely gift shop in the Village
A very special gem of a toy store, loaded with comics, superhero toys, Pokémon cards
Superhero toys n more
40716 Village DrA very special gem of a toy store, loaded with comics, superhero toys, Pokémon cards
Village Music
40729 Village DrRecord store in the Village
Horseback Riding
Baldwin Lake Stables
46475 Pioneer Town Rd