Winding mountain road through forest toward snowy peaks
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Getting Around Big Bear

Find your way to our Big Bear vacation home rentals. We advise you to select a route in advance and check the current weather and road conditions before departing. Please remember to always carry chains in your vehicle when traveling to Big Bear Lake and the mountain region during the winter season.

Three Routes to Big Bear Lake

Highway 38 through Redlands

A beautiful scenic highway and typically the least congested. The road is also wider and less windy than the other routes.

Highway 18 through Lucerne Valley

Receives less snowfall during winter storms and has the least amount of mountain driving, coming through the desert areas.

Highway 18 through Running Springs

Has reopened and is normally the fastest route to Big Bear, however this route is typically more congested on weekends and busy holidays.

Once You're on the Mountain

From Highway 330 (San Bernardino)

Once you see the dam, stay on the right side of the lake and follow the road to Big Bear Lake. Follow the main road onto Big Bear Boulevard. We are located on the right hand side in a large log building just before Carl's Junior.

From Highway 38 (Redlands)

The #38 will bring you automatically onto Big Bear Boulevard. Look for us on the left hand side just past Carl's Junior in a large log building.

From Highway 18 (Victorville)

Once on top of the hill you will see the "Dry Lake". Just follow the road and you will stay to the right of it. Turn left onto Greenway. At the light turn right onto Big Bear Boulevard. Follow this road through Big Bear City into Big Bear Lake. Once you are in Big Bear Lake, look for us on the left-hand side just past Carl's Junior in a large log building.

Need Help Finding Us?

Should you get lost at any time, give us a call and we'll be happy to guide you to our office.

Toll Free: (877) 473-5360