Big Bear Lake, California
Snow Summit: where to stay, eat and rent gear nearby
Snow Summit is a ski and snowboard mountain inside the city of Big Bear Lake and one of the three peaks of Big Bear Mountain Resort; in summer it runs a lift-served mountain bike park.
This page lists what is near it — places to stay, rental shops, restaurants and things to do — nearest first. Distances are straight-line miles from the resort's main address at 880 Summit Blvd.
On this page
- Stays
- Ski rentals
- Food
- Snow play
- Hikes
Where to stay near Snow Summit
| Name | Type | Town | Miles from Snow Summit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Lake Lodge | Condo-style lodge | Big Bear Lake | 0.6 | Families near Snow Summit |
| The Burgundy (formerly Black Forest Lodge) | Lodge | Big Bear Lake | 1.1 | Pet-friendly stay near the Village |
| Big Bear Hostel | Hostel | Big Bear Lake | 1.3 | Budget stays near the Village |
Ski and snowboard rentals near Snow Summit
- Name
- Goldsmith's Sports
- Town
- Big Bear Lake
- Miles from Snow Summit
- 0.6
- Best for
- Ski and board fitting
Where to eat near Snow Summit
| Name | Cuisine | Town | Miles from Snow Summit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda Grill | Mexican | Big Bear Lake | 0.5 | Family dinner |
| Gaby's Latin Flavors | Bolivian and Mexican | Big Bear Lake | 0.6 | Something different |
| Captains Anchorage | Steak and seafood | Big Bear Lake | 0.7 | Special-occasion dinner |
| Grizzly Manor Cafe | American breakfast | Big Bear Lake | 0.9 | Big breakfast |
| Old Country Inn | German and American | Big Bear Lake | 1.1 | Big breakfast |
| The Pines Lakefront | Steak and seafood | Big Bear Lake | 1.3 | Lake view |
| Peppercorn Grille | Californian | Big Bear Lake | 1.4 | Polished dinner |
| Himalayan Restaurant | Nepalese and Indian | Big Bear Lake | 1.4 | |
| 572 Social Kitchen & Lounge | New American | Big Bear Lake | 1.4 | Live music |
| Tropicali | Hawaiian and poke | Big Bear Lake | 1.5 | Quick lunch |
Snow play and things to do
| Name | Type | Season | Miles from Snow Summit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Summit | Ski resort and bike park | Winter skiing, summer biking | 0 | Skiing and snowboarding |
| Big Bear Alpine Zoo | Zoo and wildlife rehabilitation | Year-round | 1.2 | Families with young kids |
| Bear Mountain | Ski resort and golf course | Winter skiing, summer golf | 1.7 | A second mountain |
| Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain | Alpine slide and family rides | Year-round | 1.8 | Kids over 36 inches |
| Big Bear Snow Play | Snow tubing park | Mid-November to Easter | 1.9 | A first snow day with kids |
| Big Bear Solar Observatory | Solar observatory tours | Summer tours only | 2.5 | Science fans in summer |
| Time Bandit Pirate Ship | Lake boat tour | Check the operator's dates | 2.9 | Families on the lake |
| Big Bear Discovery Center | Visitor and nature center | Year-round | 3.2 | Free first stop before a hike |
Hikes near Snow Summit
| Name | Round trip, miles | Elevation gain, ft | Difficulty | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Crest Trail to Bertha Peak | 7.3 | 1348 | Moderate to difficult | A real climb with summit views |
| Alpine Pedal Path | 5.3 | 298 | Easy, paved | Strollers and wheelchairs |
| Grays Peak Trail | 6.9 | 1187 | Moderate to difficult | Lake views, April to October |
| Pineknot Trail to Grand View Point | 7.5 | 1200 | Moderate | Forest walk with a panorama |
| Sugarloaf Trail | 12.1 | 3228 | Difficult | A full-day summit climb |
| Castle Rock Trail | 2.4 | 500 | Moderate to difficult | Short hike, big lake view |
Own a cabin near Snow Summit?
Renting it out on Airbnb or VRBO means listings, guest messages, cleanings and pricing. A property manager can run all of it while you are away.
Snow Summit questions
Where do I buy lift tickets for Snow Summit?
From Big Bear Mountain Resort, which runs Snow Summit. Tickets, passes and their prices are on the resort's own website; we do not print prices, because they change during the season.
When does the ski season start?
The resort states that the 2026/27 season is set to begin on November 21, 2026, weather permitting. Check its website for the current date.
What is open at Snow Summit in summer?
The lift-served mountain bike park. The resort listed the 2026 bike park season as running through October 4, 2026.
Where can I rent skis or a snowboard nearby?
Goldsmith's Sports is about 0.6 miles from Snow Summit's main address and rents skis, snowboards and bikes.
What is the closest place to stay?
Snow Lake Lodge, about 0.6 miles from the resort's main address, with condo-style suites that have kitchens.