Wedding Season in Big Bear Lake
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Southern California is famous for its sun-splashed beaches and palm trees, and it’s also the perfect destination for weddings. Big Bear Mountain Resort (BBMR) offers a unique and scenic backdrop for your ceremony and reception. From May to October, the area is in full swing, with beautiful weather, clear skies, and stunning mountain views, creating a perfect atmosphere for your wedding celebration.
Here are some things to do while you're in the area for your wedding at Big Bear Mountain Resort.
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Here are some things to do while you're in the area for your wedding at Big Bear Mountain Resort.
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Scenic Sky Chair
While you're here for your wedding weekend, make sure to experience the breathtaking panoramic views of the San Bernardino National Forest. A mile-long ride on the Scenic Sky Chair to the top of Snow Valley (elev. 7,841 feet) or Snow Summit (elev. 8,200 feet) offers a unique and unforgettable way to take in the beauty of the mountains. Whether you’re looking to relax or capture stunning photos with your loved ones, this experience will give you and your guests memories to cherish. Kids 12 and under ride free with a paying adult, and by booking your Scenic Sky Chair tickets online in advance, you can secure the best prices.
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Save even more by bundling a Scenic Sky Chair or Bike Park lift ticket with lunch at the Skyline Taphouse to experience Big Bear’s only mountaintop dining, featuring BBQ, full bar, and amazing vistas or at Snow Valley's base area Hideaway Grill. rich-text, responsive-table
Bear Mountain Golf Course
Before your wedding day, take some time to relax and enjoy the perfect golfing conditions at Bear Mountain Golf Course. With cooler temps and crisp, sunny days, it's an ideal way to unwind before the big day. The course sits at 7,000 feet, offering not only a fun challenge but also breathtaking views of the San Bernardino Mountains as your backdrop. The stunning scenery, especially during the fall when the trees showcase their amber and orange hues, will make your round of golf even more memorable. It’s a great way to bond with your wedding party and enjoy some peaceful moments before the celebration begins.
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Hiking
Hiking is also a great way to capture memorable photos and create lasting moments with your loved ones after the big day.
The Bobsled Hiking Trail located at Snow Summit is a 2-mile footpath that traverses the forest canopy under Chair 1, with moderate incline/decline and panoramic views of the Big Bear Valley throughout the journey.
Hikers looking for a less rigorous route at Snow Summit can take the Scenic Sky Chair to the top of the mountain and explore the aptly named Mountain Top Loop trail on a 1-mile excursion that starts and ends at Skyline Taphouse Although not quite as aggressive as the Bobsled Trail, the trail is still considered an intermediate trail and proper aggressive tread footwear is strongly recommended.
Snow Valley's Longhorn hiking trail offers amazing views of the infamous Slide Peak, views of the west, rock formations, and more. For those looking for a smoother, less daunting trek, guests must take Chair 1 up to access this 3/4 mile loop and enjoy the alpine good times before taking the lift back to the base.
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Hiking is also a great way to capture memorable photos and create lasting moments with your loved ones after the big day.
The Bobsled Hiking Trail located at Snow Summit is a 2-mile footpath that traverses the forest canopy under Chair 1, with moderate incline/decline and panoramic views of the Big Bear Valley throughout the journey.
Hikers looking for a less rigorous route at Snow Summit can take the Scenic Sky Chair to the top of the mountain and explore the aptly named Mountain Top Loop trail on a 1-mile excursion that starts and ends at Skyline Taphouse Although not quite as aggressive as the Bobsled Trail, the trail is still considered an intermediate trail and proper aggressive tread footwear is strongly recommended.
Snow Valley's Longhorn hiking trail offers amazing views of the infamous Slide Peak, views of the west, rock formations, and more. For those looking for a smoother, less daunting trek, guests must take Chair 1 up to access this 3/4 mile loop and enjoy the alpine good times before taking the lift back to the base.
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Downhill & Cross-Country Mountain Biking
While you're here for your wedding weekend, take some time to explore the exciting outdoor activities that Snow Valley and Snow Summit have to offer. Known for Southern California’s premier lift-served bike park, these resorts feature trails and terrain suitable for riders of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're looking for a fun way to unwind with your wedding party or enjoy some adventure, the resorts also offer over 60 miles of cross-country trails that are easily accessible.
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While you're here for your wedding weekend, take some time to explore the exciting outdoor activities that Snow Valley and Snow Summit have to offer. Known for Southern California’s premier lift-served bike park, these resorts feature trails and terrain suitable for riders of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're looking for a fun way to unwind with your wedding party or enjoy some adventure, the resorts also offer over 60 miles of cross-country trails that are easily accessible.
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Cruise the Lake on a Bike
Enjoy a family cruise through the Village or take a leisure lap around the scenic Big Bear Lake Pedal Path. Rent a bike directly from the BBMR Visitors Center Station and be in center of Big Bear Lake's shopping, dining, and lake waterfront. Spend the day cruising the lake while being surrounded by plush trees that show their fall colors. This ride will truly wow you as you gaze into the forest while riding along the lake.
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Horseback Riding
Season: Spring - Fall*
Experience the beauty of Big Bear from a great vantage point - on horseback.
* A few outliers that are open all year.
Experience the beauty of Big Bear from a great vantage point - on horseback.
* A few outliers that are open all year.
Helicopter Tours
Explore Big Bear Lake
Enjoy a scenic aerial adventure above the mountains from the vantage point of a helicopter cockpit. Witness the beauty of the Big Bear Valley and surrounding San Bernardino Mountains all year round.
Enjoy a scenic aerial adventure above the mountains from the vantage point of a helicopter cockpit. Witness the beauty of the Big Bear Valley and surrounding San Bernardino Mountains all year round.
Water Sports on Big Bear Lake
Season: April - October
Big Bear Lake offers 23 miles of water activities including paddle boarding, pontoon boating, sailing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and much more. Boats and equipment can be rented at any one of the marinas.
Big Bear Lake offers 23 miles of water activities including paddle boarding, pontoon boating, sailing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and much more. Boats and equipment can be rented at any one of the marinas.
Fishing in Big Bear Lake
Season: April - October
Let the rod and reel do all the work as you sip a cold beverage and wait for fish to nibble on the bait. Learn more about fish that can be found in Big Bear Lake and the best spots to catching them.
Let the rod and reel do all the work as you sip a cold beverage and wait for fish to nibble on the bait. Learn more about fish that can be found in Big Bear Lake and the best spots to catching them.
Big Bear Lake's Village
Shopping, Dining, & Entertainment
The Big Bear Village is the central hub with over 120 local vendors. Stroll through The Village every season to enjoy holiday festivities during the winter, colorful flowers in the spring and summer, and breathtaking warm autumn colors in the fall.
The Big Bear Village is the central hub with over 120 local vendors. Stroll through The Village every season to enjoy holiday festivities during the winter, colorful flowers in the spring and summer, and breathtaking warm autumn colors in the fall.
About Big Bear Mountain Resort
Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California’s premier year-round alpine destination, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking, mountain biking, and golf in the summer. Widely regarded as one of the most innovate and influential destinations in the snow sports and mountain biking industries, Big Bear Mountain Resort features three properties – Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain – that have been pushing the progression of skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking for over 75 years while offering distinctive experiences for guests seeking outdoor adventure, including the largest beginner areas, highest-lift served peak, and only halfpipes in Southern California as well as the region’s best lift-served bike park and an idyllic 9-hole course.
Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Mountain Resort is easily accessible from most points in Southern California. In 2017, Big Bear Mountain Resort was acquired by Alterra Mountain Company and designated as a member destination of the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes, connecting over 40 of the most iconic mountains across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Chile to deliver authentic, memorable snow adventures.
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Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California’s premier year-round alpine destination, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter and hiking, mountain biking, and golf in the summer. Widely regarded as one of the most innovate and influential destinations in the snow sports and mountain biking industries, Big Bear Mountain Resort features three properties – Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Bear Mountain – that have been pushing the progression of skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking for over 75 years while offering distinctive experiences for guests seeking outdoor adventure, including the largest beginner areas, highest-lift served peak, and only halfpipes in Southern California as well as the region’s best lift-served bike park and an idyllic 9-hole course.
Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Mountain Resort is easily accessible from most points in Southern California. In 2017, Big Bear Mountain Resort was acquired by Alterra Mountain Company and designated as a member destination of the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes, connecting over 40 of the most iconic mountains across North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Chile to deliver authentic, memorable snow adventures.
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