Big Bear California

One-hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles lies the sparking city of Big Bear Lake. A charming community high in the mountains and surrounded by the magnificent San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake serves as both a winter ski haven and popular summer vacation destination. Its spectacular locale, beautiful weather and friendly locals make Big Bear a terrific travel spot worth visiting year round.

The history of Big Bear Lake is almost as rich and layered as the mountains that surround it. First occupied by the Serrano Indians more than 2,500 years ago, Big Bear Lake wasn’t officially “discovered” until 1845. At that time, Benjamin D. Wilson (a vigilante in search of thieves) stumbled upon the area and named it Bear Valley because “the place was alive with bears.” However, it wasn’t until some fifteen years later, when gold was discovered in nearby Holcomb Valley, that the area of Big Bear began to expand as a community.

Despite its ski-friendly mountains and beautiful scenic landscapes, Big Bear was not recognized as a winter resort until the 1920s when logging operations were closed and outdoor sport facilities such as ski lifts and lodges were opened. The motion-picture industry further enhanced the area’s reputation as a unique travel destination by filming numerous movies in and about the area.

Today, Big Bear Lake is one of California’s most popular vacation hot spots. Here at Mountain Time Resorts, we pride ourselves on being able to provide our clients beautiful and comfortable vacation rentals to enjoy during their trip to Big Bear. For questions about Big Bear, California or if you would like to see images of our properties, we encourage you to continue to browse the site.

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