Big Bear Real Estate

Our mountain market is suffering from the same economy affecting the rest of the country. Home owners trying to sell locally find themselves in competition will bank-owned properties. The advantage goes to the buyer.

There are a couple of things to consider before you plan your escape to the mountains. The job market is limited so be sure you have an income stream or can telecommute. It takes an hour to get down the mountain on either Hwy 38 or 18. Winter driving can be a challenge.

If you're prepared for mountain life, and can handle a six foot snow fall, then there is no better place in Southern California. We're located in an alpine valley and are blessed with a nine mile lake. The summers are mild and the outdoors is everywhere.

Big Bear is a four season resort community with Bear Mountain for the snowboarders and Snow Summit for families.

Here are local links for more information about Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City, Fawnskin, Baldwin Lake, Lake Williams, Sugarloaf and Lake Erwin CA:

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Big Bear Lake Restaurant Map

These restaurants will be open on Christmas Day.
When the icons come in, you can click on them for phone numbers and website information.
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Weather and Road Conditions

(photo courtesy of Bear Mountain Resort)

Snowmaking and a little help from mother nature has given Snow Summit two inches of new snow. It’s machine groomed and supports three features.


Local weather forecasters expect us to pick up six inches of snow in the next two hours. The next cold front is moving through southern California.

Our road conditions are R2. Chains are required in some parts of the Valley. We expect the chain restrictions to cover the entire Valley soon.

If you are driving into Big Bear CA, please use caution. Much of the Valley is currently in white out conditions and the weather is expected to deteriorate. If you are already on the mountain. Go off of everything you can find, this is what we live for!

Check http://www.bigbear.us/ for updated weather and road conditions.

Big Bear Lake Snowboard Season Begins

Snow Summit opened for the season on Saturday, November 13. They had two limited runs. Miracle Mile was opened for average to expert boarders and the Bear Bottom run was open for beginners.

Bear Mountain hasn't announced an opening date yet. Local speculation says that they will open for the first weekend in December.

Local weather has been moderately warm. Things are expected to change by next weekend. We're expecting daytime high temperatures on the weekend to make it to the mid-thirties. Be prepared for colder weather and night time temperatures in the low twenties.

If you are looking to rent equipment we suggest you try Goldsmith's Boardhouse.

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Halloween in the Mountains



Big Bear Lake CA -Halloween is celebrated all over the Valley. The best party by far is Halloween in the Village. The merchants, city and chamber members get together and hand our thousands of pieces of candy. Get your costumes, pack up the kids and escape to the mountains. Enjoy the clean mountain air while the kids enjoy Halloween in the Village. Here's a link for maps and details; Big Bear Lake CA #Halloween in the Village Made Easy! http://bigbearblogs.com/big-bear-village/halloween-in-the-village-made-easy.html