North Shore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Big Bear Discovery Center
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Big Bear Discovery Center, a lovely green space in Big Bear City. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Big Bear Solar Observatory
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Big Bear Solar Observatory during your trip to Big Bear City. Wander through the lakeside and lush forest in this quaint area.
North Shore Recreation Area
Explore the lovely green spaces of North Shore Recreation Area and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Juniper Point
Explore the lovely green spaces of Juniper Point and enjoy the ski slopes in Big Bear City. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
Cougar Crest Trailhead
You can take time to visit Cougar Crest Trailhead during your travels to Big Bear City.
Grout Bay Picnic Area
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Grout Bay Picnic Area, a lovely green space in Fawnskin. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.
Our pick of the best North Shore Hotel Deals

Lagonita Lodge
Amazing service, very accommodating, has everything we needed and beautiful view and vibes!!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa
Lovely setting and hotel beautiful but needing attention to some areas. Staff not that helpful except for in the bar and restaurant where they were very nice. Bedroom well appointed but had to make up sofa bed ourselves which was a surprise for an expensive hotel. Outdoor pool lovely, indoor spa ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Chateau Big Bear Boutique Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Nice place. Charming. Good location, close to everything you want. Would stay again
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Sessions Retreat & Hotel
Customer service was amazing! Definitely coming back!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Resort The Lodge At Big Bear Lake by IHG
Great location and very friendly staff. Building was old and could hear everything thru walls. Running water and toilets flushing day and night.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

The Burgundy
We stayed for one night at this property, and we enjoyed it very much. It’s a lovely property, which I understand was recently renovated. The lobby and rooms have a charming retro style that adds lots of character. Our room was spotless, and roomy. Parking couldn’t be any more convenient right outside ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
