Gia's Guidebook
Snow Fun
My family and I went tubing here last January 2021. You pay a 1-day price and you can go in and out all day long.
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Big Bear Snow Play
42825 Big Bear BlvdMy family and I went tubing here last January 2021. You pay a 1-day price and you can go in and out all day long.
For those seeking to ski, this is the place to be! They have ski lifts to bring you to the very top, if you'd like, so you can go ski your heart out!
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Snow Summit
880 Summit BlvdFor those seeking to ski, this is the place to be! They have ski lifts to bring you to the very top, if you'd like, so you can go ski your heart out!
There's always something fun at Alpine no matter the season!
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Alpine Slide en Magic Mountain
800 Wildrose LnThere's always something fun at Alpine no matter the season!
Shopping
If you're into thrifting and finding antique things, this! They always have cool stuff, and are priced great.
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Doves Nest Thrift Store
217 W Big Bear BlvdIf you're into thrifting and finding antique things, this! They always have cool stuff, and are priced great.
I found the most interesting antique jewelries here. They also have a collection of pre-loved clothes, furniture, knick-knacks, home decors, yoy name it!
When you enter, keep opening doors. The store goes on and on and on!
Heidi's Consignment
41658 Big Bear BlvdI found the most interesting antique jewelries here. They also have a collection of pre-loved clothes, furniture, knick-knacks, home decors, yoy name it!
When you enter, keep opening doors. The store goes on and on and on!
Food Scene
Newly opened, this is one of my favorite "date-night" Italian restaurant. The food is great, and the staff, even better!
They also have a little Cafe inside the restaurant that serves specialty teas, coffees, and pastries.
Call ahead and ask to be seated by the fireplace. They'll try their best to accommodate your request!
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La Pergola Trattoria
40821 Village DriveNewly opened, this is one of my favorite "date-night" Italian restaurant. The food is great, and the staff, even better!
They also have a little Cafe inside the restaurant that serves specialty teas, coffees, and pastries.
Call ahead and ask to be seated by the fireplace. They'll try their best to accommodate your request!
I love their baked goods!
Check out their ig: sistermysisterbakeshop
https://instagram.com/sistermysisterbakeshop?utm_medium=copy_link
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Sister My Sister Bake Shop
40191 Big Bear BlvdI love their baked goods!
Check out their ig: sistermysisterbakeshop
https://instagram.com/sistermysisterbakeshop?utm_medium=copy_link
Perfect for a romantic steak night date night. Their lunch menu is yummy too!
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Peppercorn Grille
553 Pine Knot AvePerfect for a romantic steak night date night. Their lunch menu is yummy too!
This is a really cool spot. They serve great food, play awesome music, and the ambience is just wholesome. Their walls are decorated with album covers from the best artists of this millenia (don't fight me!)
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Saucy Mama's Pizzeria
618 Pine Knot AveThis is a really cool spot. They serve great food, play awesome music, and the ambience is just wholesome. Their walls are decorated with album covers from the best artists of this millenia (don't fight me!)
You gotta try their crepes, paninis, and their barista-selected specialty teas and coffee. Oh and you can play chess while you wait!
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Tea Exchange
40568 Village DrYou gotta try their crepes, paninis, and their barista-selected specialty teas and coffee. Oh and you can play chess while you wait!
Sightseeing
The Zoo just recently moved to this new revamped facility and it is awesome! Go! You'll love it.
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Zoológico Alpino de Big Bear
42801 Club View DrThe Zoo just recently moved to this new revamped facility and it is awesome! Go! You'll love it.
Louis the Bear lives here. When you see him, you'll know what I mean.
Boulder Bay is a must for pictures. It is iconic. You can also picnic here when the weather is warmer (or during the winter, if you're brave enough. you do you, right? lol)
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Boulder Bay Park
39080 Big Bear BlvdLouis the Bear lives here. When you see him, you'll know what I mean.
Boulder Bay is a must for pictures. It is iconic. You can also picnic here when the weather is warmer (or during the winter, if you're brave enough. you do you, right? lol)
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Costumbres y cultura
Going up the mountain
If you're going too slow, please use the turn-outs and let the faster cars pass (they'll just keep tailgating you, and you don't need that stress and anxiety in your life).
It is recommended that if there are 5 cars behind you, use the turn-outs. I myself step to the side even if there's one car behind me.
Enjoy the ride up, follow speed limits, use the turnouts, and be safe.
Note: When you use the turnout and the car that passes you turns on their emergency/hazard lights, that's their way of saying thank you. You can do the same for those who let you pass. It's cool and courteous.
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When on Big Bear Blvd...
When on Big Bear Blvd., do not DO NOT do not do a U-Turn. The unnecessary stress and anxiety is not worth it.
Always drive with caution.
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Important to bring
Bring some bottled water in case you arrive late and the stores are closed, or run out of stuff. At least have some drinking water.
And snacks. Coz snack is life.
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Animal crossing
No, not the video game! Literally be cautious of animals crossing.
What I've experienced:
- Coyote ran in front of me when I was driving up on the 38 Hwy at night
- Wild bunnies around the neighborhood, although they hop out of the way
- Wild squirrels don't give a flying fudge though. They don't move away. YOU MOVE.
- Red fox crossed on front of my car near Big Bear Blvd.
- Bugs hit your windshield with a vengeance. They woke up and chose violence.
- I have not seen them, but my neighbors talk about them. A pack of donkeys is called drove. These wild donkeys roam around and I don't know why