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Top 5 Spots for Relaxing in Big Bear

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Take a much-needed break to a locale full of fresh mountain air, lake calm, and small-town charm. Point your compass to Big Bear and enjoy it all, including plenty of places to relax and unwind. When these are the major features of your vacation destination, you’ll want to soak up all the rest and relaxation you can while you’re here. When it comes to extra relaxation, choose from an array of places and activities for relaxing in Big Bear!

Spas

There’s not much more relaxing than a day at the spa. Massages, body wraps and scrubs, facials, manicures, pedicures, and more. There are a number of spas in and around Big Bear offering all this and more. You can choose spas like Altitudes Massage & Spa, Elevations Day Spa, Hideaway Salon & Spa, or Canna Massage and Wellness. To bring the relaxation to you at your rental, contact Mountain Mobile Massage & Spa.

Outside

Just stepping out of your rental is relaxing. Enjoy time on spacious patios, decks, or balconies. Many rentals have views of the water, mountains, or are tucked away in secluded spots just for you. When you stay at a lake though, some of the area’s relaxing activities take place on the water or the waterfront. Get some sun, sit and read a book, or let the water lap on your bare feet during a walk near the waves.

If the most relaxing outdoor place for you includes a rod and reel, there are a variety of places around the lake where you can drop a line, sit back, and relax until you hook your next great fish story!

If your idea of relaxing in Big Bear is a good hike with a breathtaking view at the end, Big Bear has a number of trails from beginner to expert that result in breathtaking views and quiet places to enjoy some rest and relaxation after the hike.

Wineries

Another great way to relax and unwind is with a good glass of wine. Adults of the group can relax with an experience just for them. There are dozens of wineries and vineyards throughout California, including some right in Big Bear. Barrel 33 and Wolf Creek Resort are located right in Big Bear. Sycamore Ranch Vineyard & Winery in Lake Arrowhead, North Cork Vineyard & Winery in Yucaipa, and Snow-Line Orchard in Oak Glen are all further afield, but worth the drive. Select locales offer tastings, tours, and other private events where just you and your group can relax and unwind.

Restaurants

Your vacation rental provided by Big Bear Vacations has a fully equipped kitchen. You can make your favorite home-cooked meals right at your rental when you want to relax and not go out. If your idea of relaxation includes not cooking, there are a variety of restaurants serving up delicious fare. There’s something for every diet and palate, including gluten-free and vegan options. Relax knowing everything about the meal, from prep and cooking to setting the table and serving is all taken care of by someone else. You don’t have to lift a finger other than to enjoy your meal.

Breweries

Some peoples’ idea of relaxing is anywhere they can have a good drink in their hand. If wine isn’t “your thing,” Big Bear also has a number of breweries in and around the area: you’ll find the kind of relaxation you’re looking for! Luckily, the relaxation includes getting there. All of these are right in Big Bear, meaning you don’t have to go far. Your choices include Big Bear Mountain Brewery, Big Bear Lake Brewing Company, Whiskey Dave’s, and Fire Rock Burgers and Brews. Some also have delicious food offerings, so you can relax with both a meal and a drink.

Your Kind of Relaxing in Big Bear

Whatever you consider relaxation, make sure it starts at a vacation rental provided by Big Bear Vacations. Mix relaxation with a day of fun and exciting adventures, too, then relax and unwind at your rental. Sit back with a meal in a cozy dining space, then pop some popcorn in anticipation of a favorite a movie or stretch out and warm up next to the fire in an open living space. Choose a cozy one-bedroom cabin for a solo relaxation journey or for you and sweetheart on a relaxing trip together, all the way up to a sprawling seven-bedroom home for an adventure featuring rest and relaxation with all your loved ones.

Book a premium unit and get upgrades like stainless steel appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors, flat screen TVs and more. For extra special relaxation getaways that gather multiple families or a large group, ask about renting multiple cabins or homes near one another – combine cabins to create accommodations that include 19 bedrooms!

Contact us to start planning today!