Marina and boat rentals · Big Bear Lake

Pine Knot Marina review

Pine Knot Marina is a waterfront operation offering boat, jet-ski and paddle-sport rentals, lake tours and marine services. It suits visitors wanting lake access near the Village and is about 1.4 miles from Snow Summit's main address.

  • Best for: Boats near the Village
  • 1.4 mi from Snow Summit

At a glance

  • Marina, rentals and lake tours
  • 439 Pine Knot Avenue, Big Bear Lake
  • Seasonal availability varies
  • Advance booking is available
  • Best for: boats near the Village
  • Official website: pineknotmarina.com

What it is known for

The marina's own website lists pontoon boats, jet skis, kayaks, paddleboards, lake tours and marine repair services.

Visitors often praise the fleet and lake views, but repeated complaints concern inconsistent service, check-in delays and unclear rental-time communication.

Strengths and limits

Pros

  • Broad range of watercraft
  • Near the Village
  • Lake tours and repair services

Cons

  • Service quality varies
  • Booking communication receives complaints
  • Seasonal availability is not clearly summarized

Before you go

Should visitors book ahead?

The marina provides prominent booking links for rentals and tours, so advance booking is advisable, per its own website.

When is the marina's rental season?

The marina does not provide one simple season statement on the researched page; check its own booking system for current availability, per Pine Knot Marina.

Which website has current rental information?

Use pineknotmarina.com for current watercraft, tour and booking details, per the marina's own website.

Where it is

Who reviewed this

Jenna Whitcomb

Jenna Whitcomb

Local guide editor

Jenna Whitcomb edits Near Big Bear. Every place on this page was checked against the business's own website and OpenStreetMap on the date below.

Updated
September 22, 2026