- 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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Adventurers gather to sift through stuff to find hidden treasures and gems, allowing for the jubilation of a first-time discovery
22.6 Miles
75%
4 votes
21820 Pahute Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308
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A soccer program with leagues for boys and girls of all ages, High Desert Youth Soccer League hosts both fall and spring soccer seasons. The league also hosts an annual Thanksgiving Classic.
23.3 Miles
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9 votes
23275 Ramona Avenue, Apple Valley, CA 92307
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Open only in October on Friday and Saturday nights, All Saints Lunatic Asylum Haunted House Attraction is a scary maze set in a condemned mental institution in the high desert. The event is free with donations appreciated.
23.4 Miles
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132 votes
1398 N E St, San Bernardino, CA 92405
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The Original McDonald's Site and Museum pays tribute to one of America's most popular fast food chains. The museum offers visitors a glimpse from the 40's to today with original signage, menus throughout the years and old play place equipment.
23.6 Miles
The Santa Ana River Trail takes visitors from the height of the mountains to the Pacific Ocean shoreline. This scenic, 110-mile trail is favored for biking and horseback riding and features breathtaking views of urban parks, meadows peppered with cottonwood trees, the San Bernardino mountains and the ocean.
23.6 Miles
Crab Flats Campground is open year-round and offers 29 campsites, tables, campfire rings, vault toilets and piped water in the summer. They have many hiking trails that offer scenic views from a 6,200 ft elevation.
23.7 Miles
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2 votes
5500 University Parkway, Cal State University, San Bernardino, CA 92407
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The Coussoulis Arena is a sporting events facility that is also used as a center for the performing arts. The arena can be used for a variety of special occasions including graduations and basketball games.
23.9 Miles
Covering over 660,000 acres of the San Bernardino Mountains the San Bernardino National Forest offers extensive sightseeing, hiking and camping opportunities. Taking a drive along either the Rim of the World Scenic Byway or the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway is a great way to see the forest.
23.9 Miles
94%
65 votes
450 N E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
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A movie theater with an RPX auditorium, Regal San Bernardino Stadium 14 & RPX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides stadium seating, a game room and a concession area.
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Accessible after a short hike, Deep Creek Hot Springs offers visitor scenic pools surrounded by a desert mountain landscape. One of the pools is naturally heated to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Featuring two fishing lakes, Jess Ranch Lakes offers visitors a day of fishing for trout, bass, and bluegill. There is also a picnic area and a bait shop where visitors can purchase equipment for fishing.