Big Bear by Season

The easiest way to plan a Big Bear trip is to pick one activity for each full day. From Upper Moonridge, you can spend a morning near the cabin and leave the rest of the day open for the lake, the Village, or time together indoors.

Planning around a festival, race, or holiday? See our annual Big Bear events guide for typical timing and organizer calendars.

Spring

Try a half day in Moonridge for coffee, a creekside walk, and the Alpine Zoo. If your group wants a longer hike, check current trail conditions and keep the paved walk as a backup after a late storm.

Summer

Choose a pontoon, cruise, or paddling outing with our lake-day guide. For a quieter morning, see our fishing guide. Check marina hours directly and leave the afternoon open if the group wants to split up.

Fall

Pair a short walk with lunch in the Village. Destination Big Bear’s fall activity guide has ideas for foliage outings and seasonal activities. Check our Big Bear events guide when choosing dates.

Winter

Skiers can plan a morning at Bear Mountain or Snow Summit and check the resort for lift and parking information. For the rest of the group, consider a Village outing or the cabin’s game room. Before driving up, use our road conditions and winter travel guide. For a holiday trip, start with the events section of Our Big Bear Guides.

See Big Bear in Winter Without Skiing for tubing and other ideas for groups with skiers and non-skiers.

Stay at Edgar’s Hideaway

Edgar’s Hideaway is a five-bedroom cabin in Upper Moonridge. After a day out, bring everyone back for dinner, a game of shuffleboard, or time on the deck.

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Browse Our Big Bear Guides for more ideas.