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Glide among the treetops and get a birds-eye view of the beautiful Johnson Valley. Your tour starts with a 4wd ride into the forest. Enjoy the adrenaline rush of the nine ziplines ranging in length from 140 to 860 feet and promising speeds up to 45 miles per hour. Expert tour guides take care of your equipment and safety, assuring your group of family or friends an exhilarating, safe, and high-flying time.
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Zipline Tour - 9 high-speed ziplines & fun suspension bridge
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The jewel of the San Bernardino National Forest, it can be hard to find family-friendly hikes around Big Bear Lake—and in the Big Bear Valley—unless you know where to look. On this local-led tour, you’ll go on a guided walk fit for kids and adults that’s far off the beaten path, learning all about the flora and fauna of this incredible area, taking in the landscapes, and more.
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Family-Friendly Nature Hike around the Big Bear Valley
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Enjoy a relaxing picnic in nature at a scenic wooded location in Big Bear. Lunch is created by Big Bear's stylish pop-up picnic company using seasonal items and gourmet flair. Menu is provided after booking. After a private Jeep ride to the picnic location, you'll hear stories about the Big Bear Valley before enjoying privacy to lunch in one of the area's most scenic—and secret—locations.
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Big Bear Lake Jeep Tour with Light Lunch
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Get your sweat on while going on an easy to moderate 2 mile hike in Big Bear, and then be guided to a secret dock where you can refresh yourself in the lake afterwards. This is a treat because your guide tells you the secret swimming spot. You’ll also be able to lounge around on the boat, and there will be coolers provided so you can bring beers and lunch, or give your foodie guide some money and he can pick up a packed lunch for you.
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A Local's Favorite Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience
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When you’re at Big Bear, try an experience that’s unlike any other- a search and rescue high tech escape room in Bear Valley. You’ll have an hour to solve a bunch of puzzles and figure out some mysteries. This is a small group activity (max 8), so you’ll put your brains together and find out the solution by going all in to tackle the challenge.
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Bear Valley Search & Rescue - High-Tech Escape Room
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Start times flexible: book as early as 4 p.m., with a popular window from 7–9 p.m. to enjoy the sunset Hosted in Big Bear Lake resort town, easily accessible from most accommodations Why Book This Experience? It’s not just a tasting—it’s a vibe. You’ll leave relaxed, full of good snacks, and possibly with a new favorite wine or beer. It’s the perfect pre-dinner hangout, a romantic date idea, or a fun group activity before a night out in Big Bear. Skip the crowds. Skip the overpriced bar menus. Join us in our backyard for a truly local Big Bear experience.
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Big Bear Backyard Tasting with Wine, Beer, Charcuterie Fun Vibes
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Come walk with me in the snow in Big Bear Lake's winter wonderland. Snowshoe tours are available from December through March. This is Big Bear Lakes' only snowshoe tour with a professional hiking guide. I have over 20 years of experience snowshoeing all the best trails in Big Bear Lake. When you book, kindly let me know if you would like to do an easy or moderate snowshoe hike. I have many different trails to choose from that are perfect for guests of all ages. Even when it seems like there is no snow anywhere in the Big Bear Valley, as a Big Bear local I always know where there are snowy trails for snow hiking or snowshoeing.
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Snowshoe Tour Big Bear Lake with Hot Chocolate
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Escape the crowds of Big Bear on this small-group off-the-beaten-track tour to Bluff Lake. Tucked away at the end of a remote dirt road, Bluff Lake is overlooked by visitors and locals alike. Travel off-road by Jeep to the trailhead and then follow your guide along less-traveled trails to the lake's most secret hiking areas for incredible views.
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Big Bear Jeep off-road tour with Hike to Bluff Lake Reserve
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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
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Big Bear Bend Scavenger Hunt
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Hike as the sun sets over Big Bear Lake, and enjoy a well-earned bottle of champagne at the end on this private, guided tour. Easily meet your guide, then trek at your own pace to a place with excellent views over the lake. After you trek, your guide will show you to a private dock where you can relax, sipping your champagne.
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Guided Hiking Tour in Big Bear with Sunset Champagne toast on Private Dock
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Experience a Snowy Adventure with a local guide in Big Bear Lake, California Join me—Big Bear Lake’s local Snow Sherpa—for an unforgettable snow day in the mountains! What’s Included: Fresh coffee with a splash of Baileys (for the adults!) Snowball makers & a snowman-building kit Expert local guidance to the best, snow-covered locations A pet-friendly experience—yes, dogs can be off-leash! What to Bring: Please bring your own sleds, as they tend to break easily. Also, snow clothes, gloves, sunscreen & sunglasses are recommended. Each snow day is tailored to your group’s interests—Sledding fun, snowball fights, building snowmen even a light winter hike. As a local guide, I’ll also show you: Where to park safely and legally (to avoid expensive tickets) The best hidden snow spots—even when snow seems scarce in town Group or Private Bookings Available: This is a small-group experience (max 10 people) and may include other families. For private tours, please reach out directly via email.
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Big Bear Lake Snow Play Adventure
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This hiking tour is hands down the best way to experience the best fall colors in all of southern California. It's hard to know where to hike in Big Bear Lake in the fall to find the best fall colors; Go with Big Bear Lake's expert hiking guide to find the best leaf-peeping experience. This is an amazing outdoor experience for nature lovers and those who love to take scenic photos. We will hike up a scenic locals-only trail underneath the yellow and orange oak trees, perhaps even trying local wild berries along the way, seasonably available. There is no better way to expiernce the crisp fall days in this mountain community than out on these hiking trails. *I can make the hike kid-friendly if you bring the family. *All of my experiences are always dog-friendly; Please bring your furry friends! *If you love to take photos this is the best place to get great leaf-peeping photos in all of southern California. *This is an experience great for groups & team building.
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Big Bear Fall Colors Hiking Tour in Southern California
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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
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Big Bear City Bash Scavenger Hunt
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Book your private Departure transfer from Snow Summit Ski Resort to Long Beach Airport (LGB). Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers
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Snow Summit to Long Beach Airport LGB Departure Private Transfer
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