March 12th, 2010
The Little Towns of Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, California is a quaint valley township in the majestic San Bernardino mountains. There are many smaller cities on the way up the mountain such as Crestline, Angelus Oaks, Running Springs, Arrow Bear and even the beautiful private lake town named Lake Arrowhead.
But what is interesting about this city is that it is actually composed of several smaller areas. They include, counter-clockwise around the lake starting from the dam, Boulder Bay, Big Bear Lake, Moonridge, Big Bear City, Sugarloaf, Erwin Lake, Lake Williams, Baldwin Lake and Fawnskin.
Boulder Bay is a small semi-private cove with a few higher end homes. Big Bear Lake is where both Bear Mountain and Snow Summit ski resorts are located as well as most of the Bear Valley shopping areas and the famous Big Bear Lake Village. Moonridge is a more secluded and hilly area adjacent to the lake that stretches higher up into the mountain.
Big Bear City is east of Big Bear Lake and the home of many locals. Sugarloaf is densely populated and up against the edge of the national forest. Erwin Lake is a heavily wooded border town of the Big Bear Lake area. Lake Williams and Baldwin Lake are country towns where livestock is raised. Fawnskin is a tiny town on top of the lake where seasonal festivals are often held.
Tourism in Big Bear Lake doesn’t always focus on the minute aspects of what this area has to offer. But this town has several schools, restaurants and businesses like any other major city elsewhere.
Next time you’re in Big Bear Lake, turn down a residential street and enjoy a tour of homes that are available. Big Bear can be your own private retreat where you can spend quiet time learning about its history and all that it has to offer.
Sure, most people come to Big Bear Lake for the slopes and the lake, but you may be surprised what other attractions you may enjoy up here in the mountains. Stop by anytime and open your eyes to the beautiful sights and you lungs to the fresh clean mountain air in Southern California’s Big Bear Lake.
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