Area Overview

Many of the homes in Whispering Forest back to National Forest.

A gentle slope of the national forest borders this area to the north and gives it a mountain forest atmosphere. The south end is flat. Streets, some of them a bit curvy, are laid out well and easy to find your way around. This is an established neighborhood with many full time residents and a friendly feel.

• Friendly neighborhood feel
• National Forest nearby
• Sunny side of the valley
• Mountain feel with only gentle slopes
• Views of mountains and ski resorts across the valley
• Views of Gold Mountain to the north
• The Whispering Forest area includes the sub-area of General Whispering Forest

Natural Surroundings

The seasonal waterway/gully running to the west serves wildlife seeking a path to the lake. The San Bernardino National Forest borders on the west and north and Gold Mountain sits to the northeast. Jeffrey pine and juniper trees provide shade and natural habitats throughout the area.

The east end of the Stanfield Marsh Bird Sanctuary (Baker Pond) runs along Division, a short distance to the southeast. The sanctuary has ducks, coots and shorebirds, such as the Great Blue Heron, year-round, as well as large groups of white pelicans, Canada geese and other migrating birds that make Big Bear Lake a stopover between their northern nesting areas and the Salton Sea during the spring and fall. It is also a great place to see turkey vultures, sometimes in large flocks, as well as bald eagles.

Home Facts

• Mid-sized homes with good-sized yards
• Established area with medium-aged homes

Things to Do

Observation Boardwalk over Baker Pond

• Statewide storage (sometimes has auctions of contents)
• Attend any of the many expos and events at the Convention Center
• Farmer’s Market at the Convention Center—Tuesday mornings April-October
• Stanfield Marsh and Bird Sanctuary (Baker Pond)—along Division, just to the southwest

Historical Tidbits

Utilities

• Electricity:
• Bear Valley Electric
• 42020 Garstin Dr
• Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• (909) 866-4678
• www.bves.com

• Gas:
• Southwest Gas Corporation
• 40844 Big Bear Boulevard
• Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• (909) 866-4656
• www.swgas.com

• Water, Trash, Sewer:
  • Big Bear City Community Services District
  • 139 East Big Bear Boulevard / P.O. Box 558
  • Big Bear City, CA 92314
  • 909-585-2565
  • www.bbccsd.org
• A couple of streets on the west end have water service from:
  • Big Bear Lake Department of Water and Power
  • 41972 Garstin Dr. / P.O. Box 10000
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • 909-866-5050
  • www.citybigbearlake.com/cityGovt/dwp

• Telephone:
  • Verizon Communications
  • (800) 837-4966
  • www.verizon.com

Schools

• North Shore Elementary School
• (Grades K-6)
• 765 N. Stanfield Cutoff / PO Box 1887
• Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• TEL: (909) 866-7501
• www.bigbear.k12.ca.us

• Big Bear Middle School
• (Grades 7-8 )
• 41275 Big Bear Blvd. / PO Box 1607
• Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• TEL: (909) 866-4634
• http://bbms.bigbear.k12.ca.us/

• Big Bear High School
• (Grades 9-12 )
• 351 Maple Lane / PO Box 1708
• Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• TEL: (909) 585-6892
• www.bigbear.k12.ca.us/bbhs

• Chautauqua High School (Continuation)
• (Grades 9-12)
• 525 Maple Lane / PO Box 1815
• Sugarloaf, CA / Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
• TEL: (909) 585-2521
• www.bigbear.k12.ca.us/cths