Big Bear Lake
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Los Angeles
A cabin with a fireplace, snow or lake depending on the month.
Why locals go
The closest real snow weekend.
Visiting Los Angeles?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Los Angeles for your flight home.
What to book
- Ski Snow Summit or Bear Mountain
- Lake boat or kayak rental
- Alpine Slide
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Cabin with a fireplace
- Sunset boat on the lake
With friends
- Ski or snowboard together
- Tubing at the snow park
When to go
Snow December to March, lake in summer.