Free & Cheap Things to Do in Big Bear Lake, CA

  • The list below includes 90 free or cheap things to do in or near Big Bear Lake, California, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Hiking Trails and Marinas.
  • From Castle Rock Trail to Boulder Bay Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Big Bear Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Redlands, San Bernardino, Yucaipa and Apple Valley.
  • The list below includes 90 free or cheap things to do in or near Big Bear Lake, California, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Hiking Trails and Marinas.
  • From Castle Rock Trail to Boulder Bay Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Big Bear Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Redlands, San Bernardino, Yucaipa and Apple Valley.
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32.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 17127 La Vesu Road, Fontana, CA 92337 MoreLess Info
Fiesta Park is a small community owned and managed park situated in a residential area. The park features a playground with up-to-date equipment, as well as providing visitors with park benches and public restroom facilities.
32.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 11660 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337 MoreLess Info
Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park features a challenging incline trail that can offer a nearly hour-long hike. It also has fields, picnic shelters and tables, a playground, restrooms, and volleyball areas.
33.0 Miles
94% 130 votes
Hiking Trails Mount Rubidoux Drive, Riverside, CA 92501 MoreLess Info
Accessible via the Santa Ana River Trail, Mount Rubidoux Trail is a 3-mile loop trail suitable for hiking and dog walking. The trail offers views of the city as well as access to Peace Tower and Friendship Bridge.
33.0 Miles
43% 21 votes
Movie Theaters 121 E Alessandro Blvd, Riverside, CA 92508 MoreLess Info
Mission Grove Theater is a movie theater multiplex that shows primarily first run Hollywood movies in all digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinee tickets as well as a variety of other promotions.
33.0 Miles
67% 3 votes
Playgrounds 5051 Duncan Canyon Road, Fontana, CA 92336 MoreLess Info
Home to youth and adult softball, Coyote Canyon Park features one adult and two youth softball fields with a children's playground nearby. The park also has paved paths as well as picnic tables, shelters and grills.
33.4 Miles
77% 181 votes
Visitor Centers 2901 N Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262 MoreLess Info
Located in a vintage gas station, Palm Springs Visitor Center provides visitors with resources to help plan their trips in the area. At the front desk, visitors can get brochures, maps, and magazines.
33.4 Miles
83% 23 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4800 Crestmore Road, Riverside, CA 92509 MoreLess Info
A 200 acre water park with a splash pad, Rancho Jurupa Park also includes a rock climbing playground, miniature golf course with waterfalls, and disc golf course. Their lakes and trails provide opportunities for fishing, hiking and biking.
33.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Playgrounds 5440 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336 MoreLess Info
San Sevaine Park offers basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, a playground structure with foam cushion flooring, and picnic tables with grills. Restrooms are available, and picnic shelters are available for rent.
33.6 Miles
71% 41 votes
Other Entertainment 3770 Opal Street, Riverside, CA 92509 MoreLess Info
Established in 1948, Rubidoux Drive-In Theatre shows the latest movie releases in one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in the United States. The outdoor theater has Art Deco architecture and can handle 600 cars at a time.
33.7 Miles
70% 37 votes
Movie Theaters Mission Blvd. at Opal St., Riverside, CA MoreLess Info
Taking visitors back to the 40's and 50's, the Rubidoux Drive-In features its original 1948 screen tower. This retro themed drive-in plays the latest blockbuster hits and also hosts a weekly swap meet.
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