July 2022 Big Bear Today Magazine

Page 14—July 2022
Recreation
Guide
Action Tours
Zip through the trees on nine ziplines.
Segway along Village streets, discovering
Big Bear history at the same time on a most
unique tour and ride. Learn tree rope climbing
skills like rappelling from certified
instructors. (909) 866-0390.
Alpine Slide
Shoot down a tobogan-style ride at Magic
Mountain, as a hand lever allows you to
control the speed. After an exhilerating
run, ride the chairlift back to the top for
more fun. $9/ride, 5-ride books $40. There’s
also a snowplay area with Magic Carpet
uphill ride, plus miniature golf, Go-Karts,
Soaring Eagle, family-priced snack bar,
video games. Open daily. Big Bear Blvd.,
1/4 mile west of the Village. (909) 866-
4626.
Big Bear Speedway
Soki Kart racing comes to Big Bear with
timed heats and authentic track experience.
Reach speeds up to 30 mph while
negotiating hairpin turns and straightaways
on the Grand Prix-style course. Double
Karts allow younger riders to go to. $20 on
first visit includes license valid one year,
head sock and race ($25 double Kart). Base
lodge with snack bar, ropes course too. At
Big Bear Snow Play next to Motel 6. (909)
585-0075.
THE ALMANAC
Bike/Adventure Park
Ride Snow Summit’s Scenic Skychair to
the mountaintop to access worldclass lift
served mountain biking with trails and
features on the resort runs. Sightseers enjoy
Skychair too with incredible views of the
Valley, lake, Mt. San Gorgonio, and more.
Enjoy barbecued food, beer and wine at the
Skyline Taphouse. Hike down or ride the
chair back. Base area activities include
climbing wall, Euro Bungee, zip line and
kids full throttle course. Bighorn BBQ too.
(909) 866-5766.
Bike Rentals
Bear Valley Bikes across from Alpine
Slide has a variety of bike rentals. Front
suspension $10/hour, $30/4 hours, $40/all
day. Full suspension $20/hour, $50/4 hours,
$70/all day. Full suspension demo $25/
hour, $60/4 hours, $85/all day. 40298 Big
Bear Blvd. Call (909) 866-8000.
Goldsmiths Pedego Electric Bike Shop
has a variety of electric bike rentals, 42071
Big Bear Blvd. (909) 866-2728.
Bingo
The Elks Lodge hosts stirring Bingo games
each Friday night at 7 p.m. All are welcome
ages 18 and over. 40611 Big Bear Blvd.
west of the Village, across from Lakeview.
(909) 866-3557.
Boat Rentals
Sailboats, pontoon boats, speed and fishing
boats plus paddleboards and canoes are
available for rental from the lake’s marinas.
Big Bear Marina (866-3218),
Holloway’s Marina (866-5706), North
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Shore Landing (878-4FUN) Pine
KnotMarina (478-2500), Captain John’s
Marina (866-6478).
Boat Tours
“Big Bear Queen” sails daily from Pine
Knot Marina including the lake’s most
guaranteed daily tours and its most experienced
captain, Chris Bellows. Tours daily
at 11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Adults $29,
seniors/military $27, 12 and under $19, 3
and under free. Sunset cruises Saturdays 7
p.m., bring your favorite beverages.
BigBearQueen.com.
Pirate Ship Lake Tours aboard newly
refurbished “Time Bandit,” a one-third
scale replica of a 1600’s galleon that appeared
in the movie of the same name, sail
daily from Holloway’s Marina...complete
with canon fire! Full bar with beer, wine
and cocktails. Fares $34, seniors/ages 13-
17 $31, $25 ages 12 and under, lap child
free. (909) 878-4040.
“Miss Liberty” paddlewheeler with enclosed,
heated deck and snack bar, leaves
Pine Knot Landing for scenic tours of Big
Bear Lake. View the homes of celebrities,
solar observatory, and much more. $25,
$23 senior/military, $16 ages 3-12, four
and under free. (909) 866-8129.
Big Bear Cruzer is the lake’s newest tour
boat, sailing out of Big Bear Marina daily.
The open air boat with sunshade departs
several times daily. $22, senior $20, 12 and
under $12. (909) 866-3218.
Bowling
The Bowling Barn offers new lanes with
automated scoring for bowling enjoyment.
Also arcade games and full-service cocktail
lounge with pool. Glow Bowling after
dark with black lights, sounds. Bowl 3
games for the price of 2 with coupon in this
issue. Open daily. 40625 Big Bear Blvd.
(enter on Bonanza).(909) 878-BOWL.
Discovery Center
The Discovery Center on the north shore,
two miles west of Stanfield Cutoff, is a
breathtaking facility overlooking the lake
and offering informational galleries, self
and naturalist guided tours, Adventure
passes and wilderness permits, and recreation
programs. Open Thursday through
Monday. (909) 866-3437.
Fishing
Catch some fun with Big Bear Charter
Fishing on a 22' fully loaded, super comfortable
boat with afriendly, expert guide
Aaron Armstrong. Open or private charters
for individuals or groups of all ages.
All gear provided—rods, reels, bait, lures,
drinks and snacks. At Holloway’s Marina;
(909) 866-5706.
Golf
High altitude enhances any game at the
Bear Mountain Golf Course. A nine-hole
(par 35) 2,730-yard course, each round is
accompanied by clear air and spectacular
mountain views. The full-service 4,000 sq.
ft. Bear Trap clubhouse and pro shop offers
putting green, cart and club rentals, restaurant,
lounge, and great deck overlooking
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