Experience Tourzilla: Big Bear’s Ultimate Off-Road Adventure
One of the Most Unique Experiences in Big Bear Lake
If you’ve spent any time around Big Bear Lake, you’ve probably seen Tourzilla.
With its oversized tires, elevated seating, and unmistakable appearance, Tourzilla has become one of the most recognizable adventure vehicles on the mountain. It’s hard to miss—and even harder to forget once you’ve ridden in it.
Operated by Big Bear Jeep Experience, Tourzilla offers visitors an opportunity to experience a side of Big Bear that most people never get to see.
Instead of spending the day at the lake or in The Village, Tourzilla takes guests deep into the mountains surrounding Big Bear Lake, exploring rugged terrain, historic locations, and scenic overlooks that are inaccessible to most visitors.
What Is Tourzilla?
Tourzilla is a custom-built off-road adventure vehicle designed specifically for guided mountain tours.
Unlike a traditional Jeep tour, Tourzilla provides elevated seating and panoramic views, allowing passengers to take in the scenery while experienced guides navigate the terrain.
The experience is part sightseeing tour, part off-road adventure, and part local history lesson.
Guests can simply sit back, enjoy the ride, and experience the mountains from an entirely different perspective.
Explore Historic Holcomb Valley
One of the highlights of many Tourzilla adventures is a visit to Holcomb Valley.
Long before Big Bear became a vacation destination, Holcomb Valley was the center of Southern California’s largest gold rush.
Thousands of miners arrived in the area during the 1860s hoping to strike it rich, and evidence of that history can still be found throughout the valley today.
Along the route, guides often share stories about:
- The discovery of gold in Big Bear
- Historic mining camps
- Early settlers
- Mountain legends
- Local history
It’s one of the most fascinating ways to learn about the region while exploring some of its most beautiful terrain.
Views Most Visitors Never Experience
The biggest reason to ride Tourzilla is simple:
The scenery.
Many visitors spend their entire trip around the lake, ski resorts, or Village area.
Tourzilla takes you beyond the typical tourist destinations and into remote sections of the San Bernardino Mountains where you’ll experience:
- Forest roads
- Mountain ridgelines
- Hidden valleys
- Historic landmarks
- Panoramic overlooks
- Incredible photo opportunities
It’s the kind of adventure that often becomes one of the most memorable parts of a Big Bear vacation.
Great for Families and Groups
One of the best aspects of Tourzilla is that it doesn’t require any special skills or experience.
You don’t need:
- Off-road experience
- A four-wheel-drive vehicle
- Trail knowledge
- Special equipment
Simply reserve your tour and enjoy the ride.
Tourzilla is especially popular with:
- Families
- Multi-generational groups
- Couples
- First-time visitors
- Guests looking for something different
Because the vehicle accommodates groups, it’s also a great activity for larger parties staying together in Big Bear Lake.
Why We Recommend It
At Edgar’s Hideaway, we’re always looking for activities that offer something unique.
Tourzilla isn’t just another sightseeing trip.
It allows guests to experience the mountains in a way that’s difficult to replicate on their own. The combination of scenery, local history, off-road adventure, and knowledgeable guides creates an experience that feels authentically Big Bear.
For visitors who want to see more than the usual attractions, it’s one of the activities we recommend most often.
Staying at Edgar’s Hideaway
After a day exploring Big Bear’s backcountry, there’s nothing better than returning to a comfortable mountain retreat.
Guests at Edgar’s Hideaway enjoy:
- Accommodations for up to 16 guests
- Five bedrooms and five bathrooms
- Premium game room
- Dedicated poker room
- Private sauna
- Panoramic lake views
- Direct views of Bear Mountain Ski Resort
- Prime Upper Moonridge location
It’s the perfect home base for exploring Big Bear Lake and all of its outdoor adventures.
Learn More
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