Mountains / Big Bear
Southern California’s four-season mountain resorts beckon city-weary travelers with fresh air, pine forests, alpine lakes, and charming villages. Escape on foot or horseback along a forested trail. Browse the village shops, antique stores, and art galleries. Catch a music or art festival in Idyllwild. Putter around Big Bear Lake or Lake Arrowhead in a boat. Take a turn on a jet ski. Race down the slopes of Snow Summit on a snowboard or a set of skis. Take a spin on a mountain bike. Go rock climbing. Fish for trout. Find a sense of peace. At night, relax by the fire of your bed and breakfast inn.
Knickerbocker Mansion Country Inn
869 Knickerbocker Road
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Number of Rooms: 11
909-878-9190 | Rates: $125 - $280
www.knickerbockermansion.com
The historic Big Bear landmark Knickerbocker Mansion Country Inn was originally built by the first damkeeper of the Big Bear Lake Dam in 1920. This magnificently restored unique log private home and carriage house is now a well known B&B with rustic elegance, a quiet atmosphere and personal attention from the innkeepers. Two historic buildings with guest rooms sitting on 2.5 private, heavily treed acres backing to the national forest, yet walking distance to the Village of Big Bear Lake. The moment you arrive you will realize the Knickerbocker is a very special place. Fine dining Fridays and Saturdays.
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Strawberry Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast
26370 Highway 243
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Number of Rooms: 10
951-659-3202 | Rates: $119 - $249
www.strawberrycreekinn.com
A tranquil retreat that will rejuvenate your spirit and relax your body, our inn offers peaceful luxuries and simple pleasures. Just two hours from LA and San Diego, the San Jacinto Mountains will envelop you in the rustic beauty of Idyllwild. Walk along Strawberry Creek, savor a homemade breakfast of fresh, organic ingredients, read in the library, bask in the sun, and snuggle in front of a roaring fire. Come visit, rediscover life’s quiet joys.
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Alpenhorn Bed & Breakfast
601 Knight Avenue
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Number of Rooms: 8
909-866-5700 | Rates: $202 - $312
www.alpenhorn.com
Rated Four Diamonds by the AAA. Located amid spectacular gardens just blocks from shopping, skiing, and lake, the Alpenhorn Bed & Breakfast is an elegant, but informal eight-room inn. Guestrooms have private bathrooms with spa-tubs for two and separate fully tiled showers, fireplaces, featherbeds, TVs/VCRs, phones, and private balconies. Full four-course gourmet hot breakfast, evening wine and hors d’oeuvres, and after dinner liqueurs and chocolates.
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