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• ALWAYS CHECK THE ROAD CONDITIONS...LINK from Cal-Trans on our Home Page for road conditions before driving to Big Bear. This site is updated by the minute.  FOR DRIVING TIPS see link at the bottom of this page... you can still stay close to home, but visit a different world in beautiful Big Bear Lake. Big Bear cabin reservation policy.
  
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  SNOW, enjoy a White Christmas at GOLDEN BEAR COTTAGES RESORT     
  For those of you who do not ski or snowboard we have plenty of other activities in the snow including inner tubing, toboggan runs, ziplining, and off-road tours. The fresh one and a half foot layer of snow also means time rent a pair of snowshoes for a trek in the forest. The main thing is snow has arrived, how you play in it is up to you.
• Make plans to come up and enjoy the white stuff; the long range forecast calls for snow almost the entire month of March.
  
       
  DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO BIG BEAR LAKE: detailed road map to Big Bear
  
  
• Vacation Cabins are affordable at Golden Bear Cottages in Big Bear Lake. Winter is here. If you're stuck for ideas on how to entertain your family this year, look no further than Big Bear Lake. Take advantage of our great mountain weather.

  Road Conditions/Directions
  4 Ways open to Big Bear - Highway 18 from San Bernardino through Lake Arrowhead/Running  Springs ("Front Way") is the shortest route, but is congested at times and has lots of curves. Highway 38 from  Redlands ("Back Way") is the best route when leaving the Valley on weekends and  holidays. Highway 18 from Lucerne Valley ("Desert Way") is best in snowy weather. Hwy 330 from 210 FWY is now open again and is the most popular.              Get detailed driving directions.
  Hwy. 330: (Running Springs)          Hwy. 18: near Lake Arrowhead/Running Spgs	Hwy 330 is OPEN. From the 210 FWY  go north on the 330 from the 210 Freeway for 15.7 miles to Running Springs. When you get to Running Springs, continue straight towards Big Bear Lake (the road name changes to the SR18, but it is the same road). Follow SR18 for about 12 miles towards Big Bear Lake until you get to the Dam. When you get to the Dam, go straight for 2.3 miles to Golden Bear Cottages. The office is on the right. NOTE: This is the most direct route from the Inland Empire, Orange Co., LA and San Diego.  Open, and clear. Hwy 18 from Waterman Ave through the Arctic Circle is open to passenger vehicles only.  We recommend using alternate routes Hwy 330, Hwy 38 and Hwy 18 the back way from the Desert. (check road conditions on our Home page before your drive)
  Hwy. 38: from the 10 fwy Redlands	Open, and clear. (check road conditions)
  Hwy. 18: Lucerne Valley high desert	Open, and clear. (check road conditions)

  DIRECTIONS TO BIG BEAR LAKE
  
  1) Hwy SR18  from the San Bernardino area. Begin at the Waterman exit from the 210 freeway (the approximate travel time from this point in good weather is one hour). Go north towards Lake Arrowhead, then continue on by following the signs to Big Bear Lake. When you get to the Dam, go straight ahead for 2.3 miles to Golden Bear Cottages. The office is on the right. NOTE: this road is considered too narrow and curvy for some inexperienced mountain drivers and for passengers prone to motion sickness.
  
  
  2) Hwy SR38  from the Redlands area. Begin at the Hwy 38 exit from the 10 freeway in Redlands (the approximate travel time from this point in good weather is one and 1/2 hour). Go north on Orange Street about 1/2 mile to Lugonia. Turn right on Lugonia (which is SR38) and follow it through Mentone and up the mountain towards Big Bear. When you get to Big Bear, take a left on the main road and follow it along the lake. After about 10 miles you will see the Preforming Arts/Civic Center, our office is just 1/2 mile past it on the left.  NOTE: this road is a bit longer, but except for about 7 miles, it is far less curvy. A favorite of many drivers because it is a beautiful senic drive.
  
  
  3) Hwy SR18  from the High Desert.  Begin at the Bear Valley Road Exit from the 15 freeway (the approximate travel time from this point in good weather is one and 1/4 hour). Beginning at Lucerne Valley, take Hwy 18 towards Big Bear. When you get to the top of the mountain, go right along the Lake towards Big Bear. When you get to Stanfield Cut-off, go over Big Bear Lake and turn right (West) towards the Dam. We are about 6 miles just past the Preforming Arts/Civic Center. The office is on the left side of the road. NOTE: This is the best road for guests traveling from Las Vegas (less than 3 hours for the total drive). This road only has about 6 miles of curvy road. The rest is an easy drive. It is a good alternative.
  
  4) Hwy SR330  OPEN AGAIN... From the 210 FWY  go north on the 330 from the 210 Freeway for 15.7 miles to Running Springs. When you get to Running Springs, continue straight towards Big Bear Lake (the road name changes to the SR18, but it is the same road). Follow SR18 for about 12 miles towards Big Bear Lake until you get to the Dam. When you get to the Dam, go straight for 2.3 miles to Golden Bear Cottages. The office is on the right. NOTE: This is the most direct route from the Inland Empire, Orange Co., LA and San Diego. It is a very good road, but a bit curvy for some passengers prone to motion sickness.
  
  
  
    Please Drive SAFELY. For the latest roadinformation, see the ROAD CONDITIONS link at the top of our home page. Cal Trans updates it every few minutes. Always carry chains in your vehicle for mountain travel to Big Bear Lake from at least November through April.  For further information you may call our office.   Office hours are: Sunday - Thursday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Friday until 9 p.m. and Saturday until 6 p.m. We will try to answer any other questions you have. God bless you and have a safe trip to Golden Bear Cottages, Big Bear's closest AAA approved resort cabins and group lodging to Pleasure Point Marina boat rentals and all three local mountain ski resorts.  ONE OF Big  Bear's  best  places  to  stay.
  
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  We live in an awesome world, enjoy it.
  Make this an awesome day.
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  Live simply.
  Love generously.
  Care deeply.
  Speak kindly.
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  AAA approved and Diamond rated rustic resort cabins and boat rentals Golden Bear Cottages is Family Friendly

  Top 20 Family Vacations award winner 2006,2007,2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Big  Bear's best place to stay. Top group and family friendly lodging in Big Bear Lake. Best Family Cabins, California, 2009-2011

  
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    En Espanol…
  
  Big Bear Lake y Golden Bear Cottages es el unico centro turi­stico de alta montana en el Sur de California que esta de temporada durante todo el ano. Big Bear Lake esta ubicado en el San Bernardino National Forest, conocido por ser el mayor bosque urbano en el pai­s. Con una altitud de 7000 pies y gozando de mas de 300 di­as soleados al ano, el esplendido clima, la belleza escenica y la amplia gama de actividades recreativas hacen de Big Bear el lugar ideal para disfrutar de unas perfectas mini vacaciones familiares, actividades al aire libre y salidas romanticas con su pareja. 
  Para hablar con un representante en espanol, llame...Golden Bear Cottages al 909-866-2010
  
  CABIN RENTAL SPECIALS... Golden Bear Cottages offers groups 50% discount in Spring and Fall with any 2 day or longer mid-week lodging reservations during the season. 20% off boat rentals at Pleasure Point Marina too (minimum restrictions apply).
  
  
  HERE IS THE LOWEST ONLINE PRICE ON AFFORDABLE BIG BEAR LAKE CABIN RESERVATIONS  https://secure.reservationtrack.com/booking/UnitListAvailability.aspx?companyid=goldenbear&viewdays=30
  
  
  Have you ever dreamed about having your own mountain cabin or cottage for a getaway by the lake? You really need a relaxing vacation in the mountains, but don't want to buy property and for sure don't want to go through the hassle of purchasing a time share. Our Golden Bear Vacation Club is the answer for you! You don't need a big down payment or a loan. The price is only a small fraction of a time share. The entire 5 year studio size cabin package is less than $3,000 an gets you a 5-day or longer vacation every year for up to 5 years ( a total of 35 days of lodging). Call our friendly Christian staff today at 1-800-461-1023 and get a bonus week in Big Bear added for free. The Vacation Club is our newest family friendly offer, and it comes with full maid service and all regular linen service. This in addition to our daily affordable cabin and cottage rentals. 20% off boat rentals at Pleasure Point Marina... SEE you-tube video
  
   
  
  Information about road conditions is provided for you by the Big Bear Lake Marketing Association: Affordable Big Bear Lake Cabins and Vacation Rentals, Retreat Specials and Group Lodging Packages. ... Memorable Vacations Begin With Our affordable AAA approved mountain vacation cabin accommodations!  Please drive with care ... link for detailed road map to Big Bear
  
  
  April 15... Snow Summit is still open for Spring. Come up and experience our activities including snow play, skiing and snowboarding and be sure to have lunch at the View Haus BBQ high atop Big Bear at 8,200 feet. When snow does fall this month, and it will, most of it will fall on the dark tall bar or risky days, likely after February 10 and the weeks that follow in February and March and into April because of a weakening La Nina weather pattern. GOOD LATE SEASON SNOW IS VERY POSSIBLE FOR THIS SEASON! 
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  Big Bear valley is a four season resort as well as a beautiful place to live all year round.
  
  There are three major highways and four ways to enter the valley as well as an airport.
  
  But for this journey we will begin on highway 18 which begins in the City of San Bernardino, California. The 45 minute drive up the mountain is in itself a scenic wonder however when you cross over the dam on our new bridge you will enter an area we call Boulder Bay. Just past the bay you will find world famous historic Golden Bear Gottages resort filled with 28 restored cabins of all sizes fron little Jacuzzi studios to larger group cabins as large as 5 or 7 bedrooms.
  
  Just a block before Golden Bear Cottages you'll find a brand new park on the lake, on your left, because it also provides ample parking a dock that is often occupied by fishermen and ladies with a great lake view!
  
  Another quarter mile on your left and you will see a sign for Pleasure Point Marina which has as much to do about boat rentals, guided fishing tours and wakeboarding as well as full and part time What To Do In Big Bear fishing and boating! Big Bear valley is a beautiful four season resort as well as a beautiful place to live all year round.
  
  Another quarter mile on your right up highway 18 and you will find a locals favorite called Azteca Grill with authentic Mexican dishes to die for at very reasonable prices including beer and wine. Say hello to your hosts Arturo and Rosa for us!
  
  And would believe just another quarter mile up the road on your right you will find a long time outdoor fun park called Alpine Slide. With Go carts, Miniature Golf and Bob Sled it operates 12 months of the year and provides fun for Kids of all ages.
  
  Another quarter mile and you have to make a decision. Do you wish to go straight ahead and enter the village with dozens of shops and visit one of Big Bears most famous photo artist, Tim Wolcott at his world famous Gallery Of The American Landscapes. Or turn left, follow the curve and just on your right you will discover the Bowing Barn with tons of things to do including a bar with a dance floor. And believe it or not just a few feet more and the next barn red building is Big Bears newest entertainment center, the Big Bear Fun Plex with its own lazer-tag court, alpine roller coaster and, bumper cars, pool tables, arcade games and did we mention the pizza restaurant inside?
  
  By the way just few blocks more on your right and you will the office for Action Zipline which is a 3 hour excursion high up in the forest with nine zip lines that are sure to open your eyes and give your heart a thrill. Don't miss this "once in a lifetime opportunity"
  
  Now just for a minute let us introduce you to our beautiful national forest with over 450 miles of off road vehicle paths as well as an untold number of miles in bike paths and while we're on the subject of bike paths just a quarter of a mile on your right you will find Summit Blvd. entrance to that well known premier ski slope and right on the corner with a huge parking lot is another premier business called Chains Required that not only rents bikes in the summer but skis in the winter. What an ideal location. By now you know that Big Bear is all about fresh air and recreation with super relaxation!
  
  When you are well rested from the recreating and shopping, etc. let us introduce you to just two more places you will want to know about. Go back down Moonridge road and turn right and drive past the Stater Brothers and Von's shopping centers and about a mile down the road you will find a fun place on your right called Big Bear Snow Play and of course its only open in the winter but on a very gentle hill that's just right for small children as well as the adults you might have with you.
  
  And would you believe right across the highway is a giant of a building called The Big Bear Lake Convention Center. This building happens to house the largest Octoberfest celebration in the state of California as well as a dozen major events throughout the year. And would you believe it can hold up to 1500 people? For you Corporate types that are looking for a location that provides a change in atmosphere with a ton of old-world hospitality the Big Bear Lake convention center is worth a look-see. Transportation from your accomodations the valley is available.
  
  The Big Bear Valley Historical Society building and exhibit is just a couple more miles out to the east of here housing more mining information and such including the original settlers, the Serrano Indians.
  
  
• For more local events and traveler's information, stop by the office at Golden Bear Cottages near Boulder Bay at 39367 Big Bear Blvd. The friendly office staff will provide you with visitor's maps and local coupons for Pleasure Point Marina boat rentals, stores and restaurants. They have a wounderful mountain gift shop there too. You can also call the visitor's information office at 1-800-461-1023.
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• A reminder from the Big Bear Lake Marketing Association:  All vehicles must carry chains when traveling to the mountains during winter months, IT'S THE LAW.
  
  Because mountain road and chain conditions are in a constant state of change, please refer to Caltrans or  ie511.org for up-to-the minute information for your drive to Big Bear Lake.