FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Outdoor and Indoor fun in Big Bear for all ages
OUTDOOR FUN
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Alpine Slide at Magic MountainList Item 1
The Alpine Slide is Southern California's only authentic and year-round bobsled experience. It begins with a scenic chair lift ride to the top, then riders control their speed twisting and turning down a 1/4 mile long track. The Soaring Eagle takes riders to new heights for an eagle's eye view of the Valley as you whoosh through the air at incredible speeds. Race your friends on the Go-Kart track or putt around on the 18-Hole Mini Golf Course.
The Mineshaft Coaster is California's 1st and only Mountain Coaster. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way up, then you control your speed through thrilling hairpin turns, dips, tunnels, bridges and 360-degree corkscrews along the mountainside on a mile long track.
Cool off on those hot summer days on the raging Water Slide that twists and truns its way into the refreshing pool below.
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Bear Mountain Golf Course
Whether you're a scratch golfer, new to the game, or somewhere in between Bear Mountain Golf Course offers a unique experience for players of all skill levels. The course is typically open to the public from mid-May through October* and serves as a high-altitude oasis for visitors looking to escape Southern California's sweltering summers before giving way to picturesque autumnal foliage in September and October.
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Big Bear Alpine ZooList Item 3
Big Bear Alpine Zoo is the "go-to" facility for injured and imprinted animals. Their rehabilitation facility offers injured, orphaned and imprinted wildlife a safe haven, either temporarily while they heal, or permanently if they are unable to survive on their own. One of only two alpine zoos in the United States, a majority of the Zoo's residents are from the San Bernardino Mountains.
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Big Bear Discovery Center
The Big Bear Discovery Center is the largest visitor center in the Big Bear Valley. Stop by and be one of the more than 190,000 yearly visitors to experience weekly programs and eco-tours. Enjoy special events like outdoor concerts, theater productions, and nighttime interpretive programs in the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater.
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Big Bear Speedway & Ropes CourseList Item 2
Big Bear Speedway – Spring, Summer & FallBig Bear Speedway delivers a real racing experience with full-featured SODI RT8 Karts, complete with innovative technology. Choose either a single kart or double training kart with two steering wheels for double riders. Compete against the clock while reaching speeds of up to 30 mph on a 1/5 mile open-air racetrack filled with hairpin turns and s-curves.
Big Bear Ropes Course – Year Round (Weather Permitting)
New and exhilarating aerial adventure that will have you balancing on ropes, crossing bridges, and climbing through obstacles: all from the safety of a climbing harness! Participants are on a self-guided tour through 37 obstacles spread over 6,400 square feet on 2 levels that are 12 to 35 feet in the air! Elevate your family vacation to a whole new level.
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Riddle RoutesList Item 4
Find clues, solve riddles, answer trivia and discover points of interest to learn more about the history and culture around you! Riddle Routes is phone-guided fun, ready to play at your convenience.
INDOOR FUN
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Gold Rush Mining Co.List Item 2
Walk in and Choose from a Variety of Different Activities. Pan for Gems & Gold, Digging for Fossils, Discovering Pirates Treasures, Crack Open Geodes or Harvest Pearls!
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Hollywood Studios at Santa Land
HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS at Santa Land is a Hollywood themed interactive destination in The Village Mall in Big Bear Lake. Come visit Hollywood Studios and check out your favorite Movie Stars such as Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Darth Vader, Jack Sparrow, Batman, Harry Potter and so much more! Photo opportunities, Dino races and free video games are among some of the activities.
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Mountain Room EscapesList Item 1
Mountain Room Escapes offers family friendly room escape adventures. You and a team of up to 8 will enter one of our mountain themed rooms filled with locks, puzzles and challenges. Solve the puzzles in an hour and figure out how to escape! Room escape games are great for corporate team building activities, nights out with friends, and date nights.
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The Bowling BarnList Item 3
Let's Bowl! The Bowling Barn's 16-lane facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art bowling scoring system as well as seating and nightly Glow Bowling! Bumpers are available for children to ensure that every ball hits the pins. Enjoy with friends and family, celebrate a birthday, or host a corporate event in an easy and fun environment.