Big Bear in Winter Without Skiing

A winter weekend in Big Bear can work for the whole group even when only a few people want lift tickets. Let the skiers head out early. Give everyone else one main outing, then meet back at the cabin for dinner.

For a morning in the snow

Compare Big Bear Snow Play and Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain. Check which sessions are running, what the operator requires for younger children, and whether anyone in your group needs to sit it out before you buy tickets.

For a slower day

Head into the Village for a coffee and a look around the shops. If the group prefers Moonridge, use our Moonridge family itinerary for a shorter outing. Check hours and conditions before counting on a walk or zoo visit.

When everyone comes back

Meet at the cabin for a late lunch and a game of shuffleboard. If the roads or sidewalks are icy, switch to our rainy-day plan and check the Big Bear weather and road conditions guide before setting out again. For other times of year, see Big Bear by Season.

Stay at Edgar’s Hideaway

Our five-bedroom cabin in Upper Moonridge gives families room to spend the day together or go their separate ways and meet back for dinner.

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