Traveling with some munchkins? Perfect! Big Bear Lake is definitely a family friendly town. There are so many kid-friendly activities. Here are our favorites!
Featuring foxes, wolves, bears and mountain lions, this zoo is loved by many of all ages. It’s not quite large but there are lots of animals to see. The zoo was established in 1959. An orphaned 30-pound baby black bear and two bobcats were the first residents of the future Zoo. 90% of all the animals brought to the zoo for rehabilitation are successfully released back into their native environment. Adult Tickets are $12.00, Senior Tickets are $9.00, Children Tickets (ages 3-10) are $9.00 and Children under 2 are FREE!
Best of both worlds at Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain. During the Winter, experience snow tubing! During the Summer, experience the thrilling Bob Sleds and Water Slides. Other things to enjoy are go-karts, miniature golf course, and arcade games. Snow Play has a covered magic carpet! There is a double water slide that finishes into 3 1/2 ‘ deep pool. To see pricing, visit their website at http://alpineslidebigbear.com/index.html.
Staff can help with hiking, mountain-biking and camping plans! Year-round, the center offers activies for all ages such as gold-panning, nature walks and snow-shoeing trips. There is also a Junior Forest Ranger program for children between the ages of 7 and 13. For children 6 and under, there is story time! The Nature Discovery Zone is the first Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom in the National Forest system. Kids, ages 2 to 7, learn about their connection to the environment and how they can help protect it.
The Bowling Barn is minutes away from the Big Bear Lake Village. It’s most popular for the “glow bowling”. The barn has 16 lanes, an arcade and a bar inside. There’s also a full-service snack bar. The Bowling Barn hosts parties, leagues, tournaments and offers specials and coupons.
Located at Holloway’s Marina, this Pirate Ship takes you on a 90-minute tour of Big Bear Lake! Fun fact: This Pirate Ship was in the movie, “Time Bandit”. The Big Bear Pirate Ship is a must visit each time you are in Big Bear Lake. We offer daily tours of the lake featuring live entertainment, and our own authentic Pirates. The lake tours can be, and often are different each time. Each captain who drives the ship has their own personality and style, and you always get a fantastic tour around the lake.