Big Bear Lake, California

Big Bear Lake is located in Sunny Southern California in the San Bernardino National Forest. The Elevation of this Gorgeous Mountain Community ranges from about 6,700- to 7,500 feet. Big Bear Lake is approximately 100 miles from Los Angeles and the Beach Areas and 320 Miles from the Lights of Las Vegas. In the year 2000, the City of Big Bear Lake had a population of approximately 5,600 people with an almost even male to female ratio. Big Bear Lake is widely known for its 2 World-Class Ski Resorts, Snow Summit and Bear Mountain as well as being the backdrop for many Hollywood Movies! Living in Big Bear Lake allows you to truly experience the magic of all 4 Seasons in a beautiful mountain setting.

Spring and Fall in Big Bear

For most locals, the best times of the year are Spring and Fall. These are the times when most of the visitors have returned to their homes off the mountain and Big Bear becomes quiet again. These are also the times where the Seasonal transitions are the most profound with the fresh smell of Pine in the air and Flowers popping up all over the place in preparation for the Summer to the Leaves turning brilliant colors of Red and Gold and slowly drifting to the ground during the Fall.

Schools and Activities for Children

For those who have school aged children, you are in luck! Big Bear High School and Baldwin Lane Elementary School have been awarded "Californias Most Distinguished" Schools. The class sizes in the Bear Valley District are smaller than other schools, allowing each child more attention from the teachers. If your child loves to be involved in sporting activities, the Bear Valley Park and Recreation District hosts many activities such as Youth Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Softball, Bowling and Gymnastics. There is also a Boy/Girls Scouts Club of America along with a terrific Explorer Program for kids considering a career in Law Enforcement or Fire Safety.

Recreation in Big Bear

During the Winter Seasons, the area can see as many as 100,000 extra visitors who have come to the area to enjoy the Snow along with the excellent restaurants and Lodging amenities. For the kids, there are safe areas to enjoy snowman building and sledding.

(All people traveling throughout the Big Bear Lake area should always carry tire chains as the weather can change quickly during the snowy months.) If skiing isn´t your thing, there are plenty of warm indoor places to visit like the Bowling Alley, Arcade, Movie Theaters, Day Spas and don´t forget about the quaint Village shops!

There are always Big Bear attractions, in any season!

Big Bear´s Public Lake

In the heart of the Valley is a man-made Public Lake that is 7 miles in length and ½ mile wide with 22 miles of shoreline. The average water depth is 35 feet with a maximum depth of 72 feet. The Lake is home to several species of fish, such as, Rainbow Trout, Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Redear and Catfish. For the avid Fisherman (and women) in the family, sign up for the May Trout Classic; there are plenty of tagged fish worth thousands in Cash and Prizes! Fishing Permits are required for anyone 16 and older and must be displayed while your line is in the water. If you have a boat, bring it on up! There are several areas around the Lake to launch. Boat Permits are required and should always be properly displayed. The Lake allows Water Skiing, Swimming, Jet Skiing, Para-Sailing, Canoes and Kayaks. The maximum boat length is 26 feet and as always all Lake Rules should be adhered to.

Big Bear Lake, CA

The natural beauty of Big Bear Lake and the surrounding cities is one of the aspects that attracts folks to CA.  Big Bear Lake Real Estate is an exhilarating market because of the excellent home prices, multitude of homes on the market and the affordable interest rates.  You will need the services of a real estate agent, especially in today's market of foreclosures, bank-owned and short sales in Big Bear Lake.  Hud or Mary Wilson are San Bernardino County specialists and one of the top real estate agent teams in the city.  RE/MAX BIG BEAR has been selling Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City and Fawnskin real estate with incredible success, including the surrounding communities in San Bernardino County, CA of Sugarloaf, Moonridge, Fox Farm, Erwin Lake, and Big Bear.  We are here for home buyers and sellers, to help you make the most favorable decisions for your unique situation.  Contact us today, Hud or Mary Wilson, RE/MAX BIG BEAR, (909) 229-8093.

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