Contact Near Big Bear with questions and corrections

Reporting information

We welcome your input to keep Near Big Bear current. If you find a business that has closed, changed its name, or altered its offerings, please let us know.

The contact form is the way to communicate with the editors of Near Big Bear. Use this channel to report a wrong fact, suggest a missing business, or ask about a list.

Site information

Near Big Bear is an independent guide focused on Big Bear Lake, Snow Summit, and the nearby towns. Our place pages detail accommodations, dining, and gear rental options, ordered by proximity. We also provide 'Best' lists that rank restaurants, pizza places, hikes, and things to do with a score out of 10. The criteria and weights for these rankings are stated on each list, along with the date it was last checked.

The site does not publish a phone number. All communication should be directed through the contact form.

Near Big Bear covers places to stay, eat, rent gear, and things to do in Big Bear Lake, near Snow Summit, and in the surrounding towns. We provide place guides for Snow Summit and Big Bear Lake, along with four 'Best' lists covering restaurants, pizza, hikes, and activities. Additionally, we offer a review page for each business. Our editors can correct a wrong fact, add a business that might be missing from our listings, or explain how a particular list is scored.

However, there are certain inquiries we cannot address directly. We do not answer questions about bookings, availability, prices, or opening hours. This information is not published on our site, and only the individual businesses can provide these details. For information regarding trail closures and trail conditions, these are sourced from the US Forest Service, and we advise checking their pages before planning a hike. Similarly, chain controls can change rapidly, so drivers should consult Caltrans QuickMap or their highway-conditions service before traveling.

Our purpose is to serve as a local directory and ranking guide for the Big Bear area. Our 'Best' pages rank establishments based on a scoring system. There is a review page for each business. We do not include prices or opening hours.

If you have found an inaccuracy on our site, such as a business that has closed or changed its offerings, please let us know. We also welcome suggestions for businesses that we may have overlooked in our directory.

For inquiries related to specific business operations, such as reservations or current pricing, please reach out directly to the establishment. We focus on providing general information and rankings to aid in trip planning. Trail closures and conditions come from the US Forest Service, while drivers should check Caltrans for current chain controls.

We read every message. A reported error is checked against the business's own website before a page changes, and the page's check date is updated when it does.

When you reach out using our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message you send. We use this information solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries and addressing any corrections you might suggest for our site's pages.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. The personal details you share with us are not sold or shared with any third parties, nor are they used for advertising. We retain your messages only for as long as necessary to respond and provide any needed follow-up. Once that period concludes, the information is deleted.

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act. You can request to view, correct, or delete any personal data we hold about you. For a comprehensive understanding of our data handling practices, please refer to our privacy policy, which provides full details.