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Page 14—August 2021RecreationGuideAlpine SlideShoot down a tobogan-style ride at MagicMountain, as a hand lever allows you tocontrol the speed. After an exhileratingrun, ride the chairlift back to the top formore fun. $7/ride, 5-ride books $30. Opendaily. Also Mineshaft Coaster, miniaturegolf, go-karts, Soaring Eagle,. water slide.Family-priced snack bar, video games. BigBear Blvd., 1/4 mile west of the Village.(909) 866-4626.Big Bear SpeedwaySoki Kart racing with timed heats andauthentic track experience. Reach speedsup to 30 mph while negotiating hairpinturns and straightaways on the Grand Prixstylecourse. Double Karts allow youngerriders to go too. $20 on first visit includeslicense valid one year, head sock and race($25 double Kart). Base lodge with snackbar. At Big Bear Snow Play next to Motel6. (909) 585-0075.Bike RentalsBear Valley Bikes across from AlpineSlide has a variety of bike rentals. Frontsuspension $10/hour, $30/4 hours, $40/allday. Full suspension $20/hour, $50/4 hours,$70/all day. Full suspension demo $25/hour, $60/4 hours, $85/all day. 40298 BigBear Blvd. Call (909) 866-8000.Goldsmiths Pedego Electric Bike Shop909.878.4FUNat North Shore Landing& Holloway’s MarinaPirate Ship Lake Tours Aboard ‘Time Bandit’Narrated lake tours aboard1/3 replica of a Spanish galleonseen in the movie ‘Time Bandits’• Pirate Booty for the Kids• Cocktails for Adults • Sunset ToursTHE ALMANAChas a variety of electric bike rentals, 42071Big Bear Blvd. (909) 866-2728.BingoThe Elks Lodge hosts stirring Bingo gameseach Friday night at 7 p.m. All are welcomeages 18 and over. Also new Cook Shackopen Wednesday-Sunday. 40611 Big BearBlvd. west of the Village, across fromLakeview. (909) 866-3557.Boat RentalsSailboats, pontoon boats, speed and fishingboats plus paddleboards and canoes areavailable for rental from the lake's marinas.Big Bear Marina (909-866-3218),Holloway's Marina (909-866-5706),North Shore Landing (909-878-4FUN).Boat Tours“Big Bear Queen” sails daily from PineKnot Marina with the lake’s most guaranteeddaily tours and most experienced captain,Chris Bellows. Tours daily at 11 a.m.,1, 3 and 5 p.m. Adults $23, seniors/military$23, 12 and under $16, 3 and under free.Sunset cruises Saturdays 7 p.m., bring yourfavorite beverages. (909) 744-4948.Pirate Ship Lake Tours aboard newlyrefurbished "Time Bandit," a one-third scalereplica of a 1600's galleon that appeared inthe movie of the same name, sail daily fromHolloway's Marina...complete with canonfire! Full bar with beer, wine and cocktails.Fares $29, seniors $27, ages 12 and under$21, lap child free. (909) 878-4040.“Miss Liberty” paddlewheeler with enclosed,heated deck and snack bar, leavesPine Knot Marina for scenic tours of BigBear Lake. View the homes of celebrities,• Waverunners • Jet Skis• Sea Doos! • Kayaks, SUP• Wakeboard/Water Ski Rides• Poontoon Boatsand Fishing Boats!Big Bear TodayRecreation • Dining • Nightlife • And MoreRoad Conditions: (800) 427-ROAD quickmap.dot.ca.govMiss Liberty, Big Bear’s largest tour boat, sails daily from Pine Knot Marina withspacious covered deck and lots of seating. Call (909) 866-8129solar observatory, and much more. $25,$23 senior/military, $16 ages 3-12, fourand under free. (909) 866-8129.Big Bear Cruzer is the lake’s newest tourboat, sailing out of Big Bear Marina daily.The open air boat with sunshade departsseveral times daily with no passenger minimum..$22, senior $20, 12 and under $15(909) 866-3218.BowlingThe Bowling Barn offers new lanes withautomated scoring for bowling enjoyment.Also laser maze, arcade games, great foodand full-service cocktail lounge with pool.Glow Bowling after dark with black lights,videos. Open daily. 40625 Big Bear Blvd.,enter on Bonanza. (909) 878-BOWLCharter FishingCatch some fun with Big Bear CharterFishing on a 22' fully loaded, super comfortableboat with afriendly, expert guideAaron Armstrong. Open or private chartersfor individuals or groups of all ages.All gear provided—rods, reels, bait, lures,drinks and snacks. Bass fishing too aboarda Ranger Comanche. At Holloway’s Marina;(909) 866-2240.Gold Rush Mining Adv.The adventures are real and so are thetreasures! Pan for gemstones and fossilsmillions of years old in the working sluicewith water wheel, crack geodes to revealprescious stones within, find real pearls inoysters and unearth dinosaur bones andpoop. Emporium with mining and dinosaurtheme gifts plus old fashioned fudge,candy, sarsaparilla and more. 50016 BigBear Blvd. (909) 866-5678.Helicopter ToursSee Big Bear from above during aerialtours by Helicopter Big Bear. The lake, skiresorts, desert and surrounding mountainscan be viewed aboard a climate-controlledRobinson R44 helicopter flying daily fromBig Bear Airport. Tours start at $35 perperson based on two passengers. (909)585-1200.HikingThere’s dozens of trails and natural areas toenjoy the rugged beauty of the SanContinued on page 15www.HollowaysMarina.com or www.BigBearBoating.comCOZY CHALETS WITH FIREPLACES & GREAT VIEWS...LOCATED AT SNOW SUMMIT'S BASE AREA...JUST STEPS TO THE SKI LIFTS!Also AvailableLakeside RV ParkwithFull Hookups!Remodeled Bathrooms and Storewww.800BigBear.com18
Big Bear Today August 2021—Page 151/4 mile to Grand View Point for spectacular180-degree vistas.Holcomb ValleyHOMESTYLEAt one time, Big Bear Valley was thrivinggold country. The last remaining signs ofthis historic chapter in Big Bear history are QUALITY...featured in a driving tour through what isknown as Holcomb Valley. Totaling 11.6miles over a dirt road, the tour offers stopsat Two Gun Bill’s Saloon, Hangman’sTree, Pigmy Cabin, Metzger Mine, andmore. Free maps available at the Big BearDiscovery Center on the North Shore—call 866-3437. Allow three hours or more.Horseback RidingBaldwin Lake Stable is open year-roundSteaksEastfor horseback riding. Rates are by the hour,offering one, two, three and four-hour ridesSeafoodValley'sBeat the heat on a wavrunner! Call Get Wet Water Sports (909) 878-4FUN with longer rides heading along the famousPacific Crest Trail plus sunset rides. APastaOnlyBernardino National Forest. From easy (each way) hike. As it winds above the variety of spectacular mountain trails withstrolls along the lake to stenuous climbs lake’s north shore, it offers up great views horses for all riding abilities. For littleChickenBakery!into the mountains, there are trails for all of water and the surrounding mountains. buckeroos there’s hand-led pony rides andabilities, including families, within a short Trailhead is on North Shore Dr. about two petting zoo. Reservations suggested for all Voted Big Bear'sdrive of Big Bear. For information on all miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, .6 mile rides. Big Bear Blvd. east to stop sign attrails in the Valley and the required from the Discovery Center where you can Hwy. 38, go through intersection, veer left Best Breakfast!Adventure Pass, visit the Discovery Center park without an Adventure Pass. on Shay Rd. to 46475 Pioneertown Rd.,on North Shore Dr., about two miles west Woodland Interpretive Trail is a short, Big Bear City. (909) 585-6482.DAILY Breakfast Special!of Stanfield Cutoff. (909) 866-3437. scenic family stroll with minimal elevationAlpine Pedal Path is a very easy 3.5 mile gain, located on the north shore near Cougar Mineshaft CoasterEvery Saturday Night(each way) paved trek following the lake Crest. Free trail maps (available at the First ride of its kind in California! Rideon the north shore. Popular with hikers, trailhead or Discovery Center) identify carts you control on a mile-long track withbikers, skaters, strollers and wheelchairs markers along the route noting local steep drops and climbs, 360-degreeAll-You-Can-Eatas it passes Carol Morrison East Boat vegetation, wildlife areas, etc.corkscrew turns, two mining tunnels andLaunch, Discovery Center, Serrano Pacific Crest Trail comes through Big more. Up to two can ride at one time. OpenBeef Ribs!campground, Solar Observatory and more. Bear from Onyx Summit through the East daily at Alpine Slide, on the boulevard 1/4Castle Rock Trail is a short but strenuous Valley to Hwy. 18 and then past Holcomb mile west of the Village. (909) 866-4626.hike, that ends with a panoramic view of Valley Rd. and Cougar Crest through Miniature Golf/Go KartsBig Bear Lake. Legend has it that a beautiful Holcomb Valley before continuing its 2,638 Putt ‘N Around, located at the Alpine Slide NIGHTLY DINNER SPECIALSIndian maiden, jilted by her lover, took her mile journey from Mexico to Canada. Call at Magic Mountain, features a landscapedlife by leaping from this towering 100 ft. the Discovery Center to find out where toWED—PRIME RIB18-hole miniature golf course completemonolith. It’s reached after a mostly uphill, catch this famous international trail.THURS—CLOSEDwith water hazards and breaking greens..8 mile walk past a stream and featuring Pine Knot Trail from Aspen Glen picnic Then there’s an oval-shaped go-kart track FRIDAY—HOMEMADE CHICKEN POT PIESbeautiful views. Located on Hwy. 18 area climbs the southern ridge above Alpine with high-banked turns, which nine Can OR SURF & TURFbetween Boulder Bay and the dam; park on Slide three miles (each way) to Skyline Dr. Am racers—including four two-seaters— SAT—ALL-U-CAN-EAT BEEF RIBSthe lake side of the road.2N10, through lush meadow and stands of with Honda 5.5 horsepowers engines and CHICKEN POT PIES IF AVAILABLECougar Crest Trail is moderate two-mile white fir and Jeffrey Pine. Continue another an array of safety features zip around. SUN-HOLIDAYS—PRIME RIBOpen till 9 p.m. daily. 866-4626.FRESH CATCH OF THE DAY FRI/SATAfter Dark...MuseumAn authentic, restored log cabins, goldAfter lunch or dinner...mining artifacts, rebuilt stamp mill, cattleranching and logging memorabilia,treat yourself from ourinformation on native animals, birds andBig Bear’s Nightlife & Entertainment Guidereptiles, and much more are found at the Bakery!Eleanor Abbott Big Bear Museum. OpenALLEY OOPS SPORTS BAR—Full cocktail service in Alley Oops Sports Bar at the Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and Caramel-topped appleBowling Barn. Watch the big game on big screen TVs, pool tables, good food, holiday Mondays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. dumplings...cheesecakes...40625 Big Bear Blvd. (909) 878-BOWL.beginning May 29 through second week inBIG BEAR BAR & GRILL—Live music weekends and midweek karaoke, horseshoe September. Park in new lot at 800 Greenway apple streudel...fresh-baked piespit, great food and drinks. 42164 Moonridge Rd. (909) 878-0802just off the boulevard in Big Bear City. $5, of the season!BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN BREWERY— Craft microbrew beers, food in a cozy 14 and under free. (909) 585-8100.atmosphere. Live music weekends including Brad Riesau from Silver Moon Aug.Also Available to Go!○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ Soaring Eagle○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○5, 13 and 27. 40260 Big Bear Blvd. 866-BEER.Zip 500' downhill on the new SoaringDine Next to Our 2 CozyTHE BONE YARD—Over 40 beers on tap plus large selection of wines and spirits.Eagle attraction at Alpine Slide, only one560 Pine Knot Ave. (909) 878-0401.Fireplaces or Under Trees onof its kind in California. Reach speeds up toNOTTINGHAMS TAVERN— Dayton Borders Thursdays on the patio from 6-8 p.m. 26 mph during the dramatic downhillOur Outdoor Patio!40797 Big Bear Blvd. near Bartlett. 866-4644.descent—only after riding backwards toTHE CAVE BIG BEAR—Your favorite artists up close and personal! See national337 W. Big Bear Blvd.the top! Up to two can ride at one time.performers, top tribute bands and more in Big Bear’s hot new intimate concert Open daily. On the boulevard 1/4 mile (2 miles east of the Conventionvenue. Good food and full cocktail service.west of the Village. (909) 866-4626.Center in Big Bear City)THE LODGE AT BIG BEAR LAKE—Brad Riesau from Silver Moon on Stillwells PatioZoo6-9 p.m. August 7 and 21. 40650 Village Dr. (909) 866-3121.The new ZBig Bear Alpine Zoo is open!THE PINES LAKEFRONT/TAVERN—Live music on the outdoor patio Saturdays(909) 585-7005Grizzly and black bears, bobcats, coyotes,with Duke Michaels and Peggy Baldwin 1-4 p.m. Mike Cross on the piano Fridays,joined by top bass players on Saturdays. 350 Alden Rd. (909) 878--0506. mountain lions, , eagles, and other animalsnow have a new state-of-the-art home withWYATT’S CAFE & SALOON—Wednesdays see country dancing, Sunday brunch,creature comforts for both animals residentslive music Fridays and Saturdays. August 6-7: American River Band, Terryand guests. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with animal...FAMILYMcRaven Band. Aug. 13-14: Southern Spirit. Aug. 20-21: Kasandra Long Band,Jimi Nelson Band. Aug. 27-28: Terry McRaven Band, American River Band. presentations and special programing. 747September 3-4: Terry McRaven Bnd, Big Fat Steve Band. Wyatt’s at Convention Clubview off Moonridge Rd. $15 adults,Center, Big Bear Blvd. at Division. (909) 585-3000.$10 ages over 60 and children 3-12, twoPRICES!and under free. (909) 584-1299.
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