1. Bear Mountain
A gaggle of world-class athletes hails from Bear Mountain, Southern California's largest ski and snowboard education area. The innovative park includes exciting features like Red Bull Plaza and The Scene. With a futuristic snow-making system, Bear Mountain is a safe bet for ideal ski conditions throughout the season.
2. Snow Summit
240 acres of pristine ski slopes surround this luxurious family ski and snowboarding resort. Exceptional instructors make learning new skills enjoyable, and you can even try out exciting new experiences like Night Skiing sessions and the dynamic Tube Park. Big Bear Lake lodges are an economical accommodation choice for big groups of skiers.
3. Moonridge Animal Park
Saving a huge variety of species since the sixties, this Animal Park rehabilitates orphaned and imprinted animals. Naturally, grizzly and black bears are important guests, but there are also cougars, wolves, and eagles among the 80 species represented at this fascinating zoo.
4. Big Bear Discovery Center
It is the mission of this discovery center to connect people to the mountains. Over 180,000 visitors flood in each year to experience exhibits, eco-tours, and special events. Concerts, theater productions, and cultural events are just some of the exciting happenings at this interactive center for the natural world.
5. Big Bear Solar Observatory
Remember the story of Icarus who flew too close to the sun? Now Big Bear Solar Observatory has the equipment needed to peer at the source of life on our planet: the sun. A six foot long new solar telescope informs research at this dynamic center for scientific research. Be part of the Astronomy Outreach Network, and find out about the latest insights first hand.
