Area Overview

The Big Bear Boulevard commercial district makes shopping and access to stores easy from this area.

• Big Bear Boulevard commercial district—shops, groceries, home improvement, restaurants
• Centrally located
• Settled suburban atmosphere
• Easy access to Snow Summit
• Public park with lake access, tennis courts and swim beach

Natural Surroundings

A small inlet on the lake creates a great swim beach that is surrounded by a public park with grassy stretches. There are plenty of opportunities here for watching fish jump or ducks swimming along the shore.

National Forest runs behind the area on the southern edge. Many trails are available to provide a peaceful backdrop and easy access to spend time hiking, biking or snow-shoeing in the forest. There are plenty of opportunities for viewing and appreciating the wildlife, from rabbits and coyotes to an occasional deer and a rare bear.

Home Facts

• Small to mid-sized homes, mostly older

Things to Do

• Skateboard park
• Swim Beach in Meadow Park
• Access resources for home improvement—building supplies, furniture, gardening
• Big Bear Lake Middle School events
• San Bernardino County Library
• Bear Valley Hospital
• San Bernardino County Offices
• Public access to the lake at:
  • Meadow Park
• Hiking/biking Trails:
  • Snow Summit/Grandview Loop Bike Trail
  • Many trails off the Snow Summit site to the west, south and east
• Parks/Picnic areas:
  • Meadow Park – picnic area, lake access, tennis courts, volleyball, horse shoes, lighted ball fields, playground, group picnic area, swim beach, Park & Rec offices
  • Veteran’s Park
• Snow:
  • Snow Summit Ski Resort
  • Camps/conference centers:
  • Pine Summit Conference Grounds

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:
  • 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

• Sewer:
  • (included as a tax bill assessment)
  • City of Big Bear Lake Public Works
  • P.O. Box 10000
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • 909-866-7521
  • www.citybigbearlake.com/cityGovt/publicWorks

• Trash:
  • Big Bear Disposal
  • 909-866-3942

Schools

• Big Bear Elementary School
  • (Grades K-6)
  • 40940 Pennsylvania Avenue/ PO Box 1627
  • Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • TEL: (909) 866-4638
  • 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