Around Lake Arrowhead
Our favorite places to eat, explore, hike, play and ski around the mountain, with a bias toward local spots and places we would happily send friends. Drive times are from the Chalet.
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Our favoriteThe polished choice for a more upscale evening: chef-driven American dishes, craft cocktails and lake views through the pines, with a quiet full bar for a pre-dinner drink. Reserve on weekends.
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Stone Creek Bistro
Our favoriteCozy neighborhood bistro blending American comfort food with French influences. One of the closest genuinely good dinners to the Chalet.
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The Grill at Antlers Inn
Our favoriteA mountain classic with a handsome lodge dining room. Steaks, seafood and sushi, plus a bar with cocktails, wine and sake; a top special-occasion pick.
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Spade & Spatula
Modern California gastropub with scratch-made food, burgers, craft cocktails and a strong Sunday brunch.
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Puglia Italian Restaurant
Our favoriteSmall, intimate Italian with traditional pastas and hearty entrées in a cozy mountain setting.
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LouEddie’s Pizza
Fire-roasted artisan pizza in a rustic bi-level cabin with a patio, and a cozier saloon downstairs with occasional live music. Expect a wait on busy weekends.
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Belgian Waffle Works
Great with kidsAn institution known for oversized waffles and lakefront seating. Weekends get busy.
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Lakefront Tap Room Bar & Kitchen
Great with kidsBurgers, salads and 40+ rotating taps with a large lakefront patio, trivia nights and live music. Easy with children.
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Jetties Waterfront Kitchen + Drink
Great with kidsCasual counter-service spot with a full bar and plenty of seating facing the lake.
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Lake Arrowhead Village Pizza
Great with kidsPizza, an arcade and lake views: one of the easiest family dinners in the Village.
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El Pájaro Azul
Family-run Mexican spot for tacos, enchiladas, burritos and breakfast, close to the Chalet.
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Bill’s Villager Coffee Shop
Longtime local diner for classic American breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Rosalva’s
Long-running family Mexican restaurant with a mountain patio; an easy stop around SkyPark.
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Diane’s Saddleback Grill
Quiet, traditional dinner spot tied to the historic Saddleback Inn: steaks, duck and seafood.
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Neo’s Pizza House
Great with kidsHearty pies and a downstairs arcade; handy after a day at Snow Valley.
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Drinks & nightlife
See & do
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Lake Arrowhead Village
Our favoriteThe social center of the lake: 50+ waterfront shops, outlets, restaurants, seasonal events and lake views. The easiest place to get oriented.
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Rim of the World Scenic Byway
One of Southern California’s great mountain drives, with ridgeline views and scenic pullouts.
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Arrowhead Queen Tour Boat
Our favoriteA one-hour narrated cruise around the private lake, with local history and stories of notable homes.
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Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout
A historic working fire lookout with expansive views across the mountains.
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SkyPark at Santa’s Village
Great with kidsA year-round adventure park on the restored 1955 Santa’s Village: biking, climbing, archery, skating and holiday magic.
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Wildhaven Ranch
Great with kidsNonprofit wildlife sanctuary with guided visits. Advance reservations are typically required.
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Heaps Peak Arboretum
A 30-acre forest with an easy one-mile nature trail and a grove of giant sequoias.
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Mountain History Museum
Small volunteer-run museum on logging, early resorts, fires and filmmaking.
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Lake Gregory Regional Park
Great with kidsPublic lake with a swim beach, waterpark, trail and kayak and paddleboard rentals.
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Big Bear Lake & Village
A larger mountain destination with a public lake, shops, restaurants and a walkable village. An easy full-day outing.
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Snow, trails & golf
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Heart Rock / Seeley Creek Trail
Great with kidsA short, family-friendly creekside hike to a heart-shaped rock beside a 20-foot waterfall.
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Forest Service Road 2N24
Our favoriteWalk about 0.3 miles up St. Bernard Lane to a broad, gently graded forest road. No driving required.
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Pinnacles Trail
A demanding 3.5-mile climb through granite formations to desert views. For experienced hikers.
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Will Abell Memorial Trail
An easy two-mile loop through pines and oaks with occasional views of the lake.
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Snowdrift Snow Tubing Park
Great with kidsGroomed tubing hills for all abilities, with tubes provided.
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North Shore Recreation Trail
A moderate 1.7-mile National Forest trail along seasonal Little Bear Creek.
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Exploration Trail
A family-friendly trail through the National Children’s Forest; snowshoe-friendly in winter.
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Trail of the Phoenix
Great with kidsA paved, accessible half-mile nature loop. Great for young children.
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Snow Valley Mountain Resort
Our favoriteThe closest full-service ski area. Great for beginners and families, with tubing and snow play.
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Rim Nordic Ski Area
Southern California’s only machine-groomed cross-country area, plus snowshoe routes.
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Snow Summit
Strong all-around mountain with broad groomed runs and lake views, leaning intermediate.
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Shopping
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Sondra’s of Lake Arrowhead
Longtime independent boutique for clothing, gifts and Lake Arrowhead keepsakes.
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Skyforest Mercantile
Eclectic mix of vintage clothing, antiques, home décor and hand-poured candles.
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Evergreen Curated Goods
Vintage clothing and handmade small-batch goods; easy to pair with Littlebear Bottleshop.
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Essentials
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Jensen’s Finest Foods
Our closest full-service grocery, a mountain institution since 1940, with a deli, bakery and a strong wine selection.
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Grocery Outlet
Good for stocking up on basics at lower prices. Public EV charging in the parking area.
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Mountains Community Hospital
Rural health clinic that welcomes visitors, with a 24-hour emergency department next door.
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