There are so many reasons to come to Big Bear for your next vacation or even for that overnight get away. If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, we have the best outdoor activities and plenty of sunshine to do it in!
With over 300 days of sunshine all year, there’s not a season you will be disappointed in coming. With the most scenic views around, just the drive up to Big Bear is exciting! Climbing over 6500 feet above sea level Big Bear sits atop the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains at 6,743 feet in elevation.
Once up here you’ll have to take a short drive around the lake with its 22 miles of shoreline, 7 miles in length and an average ½ mile across. The average depth of the water is about 35 feet in the middle, and the max is 74 feet at the dam. With the heat from the city you might want to come up to cool off, our temperatures averagely fall around 80 degrees during the daytime in summer; cooling off at night with an average of 45.
Here we have an array of outdoor activates for the whole family, no matter the age, there is some fun to be had in the area. We have boat rentals: anything from a speed or pontoon boats all the way down to kayaks and canoes. If you don’t want to drive that boat yourself, you can always hop on one of the many rides or tours we have to offer. What’s that you say, you want to soar above the lake?! You can do that too! Take a parasailing ride and you can fly high above the lake, with the most breathtaking views possible. How about a zip-line tour where you can zipping through the forest towards the lake at an exciting 90 miles an hour!
You may be looking for a more relaxing adventure, if you are there are many other ways to explore our forest! You could start by taking a horseback ride, or forget the horse and just take a peaceful hike. You could take a ride on the scenic Summit Sky Chair to the top of the ski resort where, in the summer, you are able to hike around, down or atop the mountain. Either way you can find a trail that’s right for you.
Maybe you don’t want to hike in the forest, but drive instead. We have Off Road Adventures to take you on a guided tour around to some of the coolest spots. With lots of history, interesting facts and stunning views you’ll be amazed. You don’t have to take the guided tour; you might choose to do the “Self Guided Tour” through the Holcomb Valley. Just stop off at the Discovery Center for a brochure guide. With the locations mapped out for you and the total mileage between each spot there’s no way to get lost and you’re bound to have some sort of fun! While you’re there at the Discovery Center shop around for some kick knacks and mementos, and if you happened to get hungry you could stop by the little café they have inside too! They have a wealth of information about the plant and wildlife found indigenous to this area. You don’t want to forget any parking passes permits or maps while there, they have it all. From the hiking and biking trail maps, to camping information this is the spot to get it.
Now that I told you what there is to do up here the only thing you have to do is call. For the cheapest lodging deals and specials on the mountain you can visit US Gold Rush Resort Rentals. At 40016 Big Bear Blvd. Or check us out online at www.cabin411.com. Enjoy and we hope to see you soon!
~Sara
The Annual Troutfest is just around the corner. There are always lots of prizes to be had and lots of FISHING to be done!
I will fill you in on the details later, BUT I just reserved a cabin for a fellow and he also needed to rent our boat dock! Now, that is what I call a “reel fisherman”! We still have cabins and docks available for your fishing pleasure.
Give us a call at Gold Rush Resort Rentals and we will find you the right deal! Susan
For all of my friends down the hill I just want to say, “I’m sorry!” It seems you all are having a heat wave and roasting like a Turkey on Thanksgiving Day.
Up here in the Big Bear Valley we are enjoying being out on our cool lake. Some of us are fishing, some jet skiing, some just enjoying the cool lake breeze! Yep! That’s right, it is so nice on the lake you may not want to go back down the hill!
Gold Rush Resort Rentalshas just the rental cabin or home for you…give us a call at1 (866) 37 – CABINor check us out on our website www.BigBearRentals.net ! Our special discounted prices can’t be beat, and the weather is sweet!
It’s the perfect time to come to Big Bear and take in the fresh air, go for a walk on one of our many nature trails. Go biking, fishing, kayaking, shopping, take in a movie, and go for a tour on our lake. Or just sit back in one of our beautiful homes and relax, maybe grill something up on the BBQ or go dine at one of our fine dining restaurants.
Whatever it is you want to do you’ll find it here in the mountains with the weather perfect and the locals are friendly and helpful.
We here at Gold Rush resort Rentalsstrive to make your stay as pleasant and memorable as possible. All of our homes have been aggressively discounted so you can afford to come up and enjoy yourself with out spending a fortune.
If you would like to see some pictures of our homes go to our website at or BigBearRentals.net or give us a call at 1 (800) 363-8303to help you plan the perfect get away.
We’re open 7 days a week and centrally located so we’re easy to find……Bre = )
Dont miss this , not only voted the best firework show in so. cal. but now, Big Bear is offering a free fishing day on July fourth .
Sorry, that doesn’t mean they give you a pole , hooks and bait, or that they give the lake patrol staff the day off. It does, however, mean that you do not need a licence to fish that day, how cool is that ? Those fishing licences can be pretty pricy.
Just an FYI, kids under 16 are free all the time.
So, July 4th is not just for fireworks, teach your kids to fish and show them how its done , for free, so come on up and teach a worm how to swim. sf
I went fishing today with Bre from our office. We got up early, well, early for us and headed on down to our fishing hole! I want to tell you about my fish, but I didn’t catch one…Bre, on the other hand, did catch a nice trout!
We could only go out for 2 hours because I had to work, but I ate the trout for lunch, and headed on into our office!
I am sitting here waiting for your call with a happy and full tummy!
Did I tell you that we went fishing right outside the door of Metcalf Bay Beauty one of our rentals! It is a great place to fish and a quiet place to stay!
If you fish, and need to do so at any moment, then Metcalf Bay Beauty is the place for you!
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac and my GPSr by Garmin June 22-July 7, 2009 will be the best fishing days! Right before sunrise and around sunset are the best hours.
How do they know that? I will tell you. They base it on the phases of the moon, just like the Native Americans have for so long! Believe me, this works!
Now all you need is a place to stay! Well, I can take care of that for you also. Give me a call at 1-800-363-8303, Gold Rush Resort Rentalsin beautiful Big Bear Lake and I will set you up with a cabin/home to rent AND give you some of the best fishing tips for our area!
When you want to get away, come to Big Bear Lake, you’ll experience the mountian ambience and environment that is very different from your daily life, yet not too far to get to.
You can choose from many of our cabins in the Big Bear Lake area that are convenient to the ski slopes in the winter and to the lake in the summer. The beauty of a mountain town on a lake is that you can visit it any time of year, enjoy your surroundings, and have plenty of things to do.
While it is most important that your Big Bear cabin be comfortable and clean, you might also want amenities such as wireless internet, televisions with DVD players, and hot tubs. These amenities are especially important in the winter months when, after a fun and active day of skiing, you can relax and unwind before going to bed, either in front of the TV or in a cozy spa.
We have many options to choose from, as a matter of fact, choosing just the right one is part of the fun!
Whether you are staying in the summer, winter, spring, or fall, we have the just the right cabin at the right price to make your stay perfect.
Susan
beauty of a mountain town on a lake is that you can visit it any time of year, enjoy your surroundings, and have plenty of things to do.
