Whether you have kids or you’re simply a kid-at-heart that longs for the carefree days of your youth, you can recapture the magic of childhood (if only for as long as a rollercoaster ride lasts) with the unparalleled fun of the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain in Big Bear, California. Learn more about this unique attraction below!
Big Bear Lake hosts a variety of must-try activities that are fun for the entire family, but there’s no place quite like Magic Mountain when it comes to making incredible memories alongside those you love most. This exciting recreation area provides year-round entertainment and features a one-of-a-kind opportunity to slide your way towards thrills with a trip down the infamous Alpine Slide.
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Nestled along the southern shore of Big Bear Lake, the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is one of Big Bear’s best attractions. It’s well worth visiting this exciting attraction at any time of the year, creating memories that you and your loved ones will cherish for years to come!
Your exhilarating adventure on Magic Mountain begins with a chair lift ride to the top, immersed in picturesque scenery. Then, provided that you meet the height requirements, you can climb into your very own bobsled. Those who do not meet the height requirements, such as small children, can ride with an adult the same way they would while snow tubing down a bunny hill.
Envision flying down the alpine coaster in a toboggan, the brisk chill of the winter wind hitting your face as you traverse a track that uses the natural dips, dives, and turns of the mountain to create a one-of-a-kind ride.
These bobsleds are outfitted with runners covered in Teflon, making your ride smooth and speedy as you head to the bottom. The concrete track varies between surprising sharp turns that are sure to elicit an elated laugh from any rider, as well as long stretches that are flat and help you build up speed.
In the summer, the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain converts into a mini water park, with waterslides that lead down into a cool, refreshing pool and a small sunbathing area where you can dry off after making your big splash.
Beyond the summertime water slides, Magic Mountain also has a go-kart racing track and a course for mini-golf that are both open nearly year-round and add an extra dose of nostalgic wonder to your time visiting this attraction in Big Bear.
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The Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is the next best thing to an actual experience of flying down a bobsled track. Feel the wind in your hair and the adrenaline pumping as you swiftly make your way along a quarter-mile track that winds expertly through the park. The easy to grip control handle allows riders to increase or reduce their sled speed at will, making this the perfect excursion for guests of all ages. Children who are between 36” and 48” tall will be required ride with an adult who is at least 18-years-old in the name of a safety-first environment.
A trip down the Alpine Slide begins with a trip up the chairlift. Every rider requires a ticket purchased in advanced before they make their way to the lift access point within the great recreation area. Hop on the chairlift and make sure to keep your eyes open as you admire the scenic beauty of this Big Bear Lake destination from above. Sprawling Bear Lake and the many mountains that dot the area are only a few of the awe-inspiring features available for enjoying from this height in the sky. As the lift descends towards the Alpine Slide starting point, be ready to hop into a sled and make your way down to the bottom once more at speeds that are sure to excite!
When you’re planning on visiting Big Bear Lake and need a customized vacation home to call your own, be sure to reach out to the professional team at Big Bear Vacations. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cabin or a sprawling estate, we’ll make sure you’re booked in a property that fits your taste and style. Contact us to start planning your next getaway.
A trip down the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain is not to be missed. Make sure to review the important points below before heading out on an afternoon adventure. You’re sure to leave wanting to return time and again!
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To book this experience call: 855-638-3971
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10AM-4PM
Saturday-Sunday: 10AM-6PM
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
Enjoy family fun activities year-round. The Alpine Slide is Southern California’s only authentic bobsled experience. Riders navigate their own individually controlled sleds, each with Teflon runners and ball bearing wheels, down their choice of two quarter-mile-long cement tracks filled with high banked turns and long straightaways.
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
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Golf
Big Bear’s gorgeous mountain resort golf course provides a scenic backdrop where you can enjoy a 9-hole round of golf April through November on a regulation course; Polish up your woods and sharpen your skills at the driving range; or take the whole family for a round of miniature golf that offers 18 exciting holes complete with breaking greens, water hazards and attractive landscaping.
$40.00 9-hole
$60.00 18-hole
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Big Bear Lake beckons travelers to make the most of the great outdoors. From hiking to biking and the many lakes and forests to discover there’s always something to when the sun is high in the sky. Equally as intriguing is the bowling scene in this southern California gem of a destination. When the sun has set and it’s time for some family fun, the bowling lanes call to visitors of all ages.
Big Bear’s ultimate destination for big bowling fun is a trip to The Bowling Barn. Located on Big Bear Boulevard, this fun-filled establishment is easy to access and even easier to spot with its namesake red and white exterior, reminiscent of a rural barnyard. Once inside, guests will find 16-lanes ready for bowling and a fully-automated scoring system which lets you focus on the game while it quickly keeps track of the numbers as you go. Bumpers and ramps are available on request, making this a family-friendly destination that caters to bowling abilities of all types. If you’re lucky enough to stop by on a glow bowling night, get ready for some black light magic! When the lights go out, The Bowling Barn glows in fluorescent hues and music videos on all screens set the stage for a festival night of bowling.
A full-service snack bar keeps bowlers well-energized no matter how many frames you decide to play. If you’ve had your fill of strikes and snacks and are ready for a meal, make your way towards the in-house sports bar know as Alley Oops. This restaurant serves up savory comfort food with high-definition screens never far away to enjoy sports all day long. Darts and billiards makes for the perfect follow up to a delicious dinner when you visit this convenient establishment.
Whether you’re visiting alone, with a group of friends or the entire family, a swing through the arcade at The Bowling Barn is a must-try activity. Perfect for the kids and inspiring the kid-at-heart when it comes to the adults in your group, this arcade lets you play your way into a vacation state of mind when you’re in Big Bear.
A trip to The Bowling Barn is sure to be a fun-filled adventure. Make sure your Big Bear vacation home is just as exciting by booking with Big Bear Vacations. Our properties can be customized to include the luxurious extras that elevate your experience from good to great. Whether it’s a private hot tub, spacious patio or waterfront destination that will do it, we’re here to help you find a property that fits your style. Contact us today to start planning!
Bowling
To book this experience call: 909-878-2695
Hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 10AM-10:30PM
Friday-Saturday: 10AM-12AM
Located on Big Bear Boulevard, the Bowling Barn is easy to access and even easier to notice with its namesake red and white exterior, reminiscent of a rural barnyard. Once inside, visitors will find 16-lanes ready for bowling and a fully-automated scoring system which lets you focus on the game while it keeps track of the numbers as you go. Bumpers and ramps are available on request, making this a family-friendly destination that caters to bowling abilities of all types. If you’re lucky enough to stop by on a glow bowling night, get ready for some blacklight magic! When the lights go out, The Bowling Barn glows in fluorescent hues and music videos on all screens set the stage for a festival night of bowling.
The natural beauty that makes up Big Bear Lake, California makes it a pristine destination to visit no matter what time of year you arrive for a great getaway. While summer delivers big on hiking and watersports, winter is the time to take to the slopes in the name of snowy fun. You don’t have to be a winter sports enthusiast to fall in love with the thrill of sledding, and Big Bear has some amazing places to ride. When you’re in town to sled and are looking for hills that match your level of excitement, here are a few places you will want to be sure to add to the itinerary.
This winter wonder park located on Big Bear Boulevard features a former ski hill that has been transformed into the area’s premier sledding and tubing destination. Thrilling slopes that take guests down breathtaking twists and turns are made that much easier to summit with the help of an automatic lift. This family-friendly destination keeps the entertainment going well after the sun goes down with options for night-tubing regularly available. The weather becomes an after thought at this sledding establishment with snow machines on-hand to take care of the hills when the sky doesn’t cooperate.
This sprawling space located on Park Avenue is a wonderful place to spend an afternoon in the summertime but provides just enough hilly landscape to make it a prime sledding destination in the colder winter months. Come enjoy the many trails as you discover a variety of locations perfect for setting down the sled and seeing just how far you can go. When you’re looking for a leisurely afternoon of sledding that comes with views of snow-covered trees, Boulder Bay Park is a great place to be.
The Aspen Glen picnic area near Mill Creek Road is open year-round and provides locals and visitors with the perfect place to barbeque in the summer and sled in the winter. Naturally hilly terrain that links up with wide-open spaces makes for an ideal afternoon of snowy-weather fun for the entire family. Dress warm and bring the sled as you enjoy the natural beauty that accompanies a day of excitement while sledding on the Aspen Glen hills.
A winter visit to Big Bear is bound to be beautiful, so why not make your vacation home a destination to match? The team at Big Bear Vacations is happy to help you find a vacation home that bring luxury, comfort and convenient access to places you can’t wait to discover! Private hot tubs, large patios with a view and waterfront properties are just a few of the many features our portfolio of homes provide. Contact us today to plan your next Big Bear getaway.
Sledding
The beauty that makes up Big Bear Lake makes it a pristine destination to see no matter what time of year. While summer is big on hiking and watersports, winter is the time to take to the slopes in the name of snowy fun. You don’t have to be a winter sports fan to fall in love with sledding, and Big Bear has some amazing places to ride.
Leave the pavement and explore the world of off-roading! Whether you choose to drive yourself or a guided Jeep tour you are sure to have an adventure while enjoying the less traveled paths of Big Bear Lake.
Explore the San Bernardino Mountains with an Off-Road Tour!
Big Bear off-road trail tours are a fantastic, way to experience the rugged wilderness of Big Bear while enjoying the power of riding in a four-wheel drive vehicle over varied terrain and boulders.
For the ultimate Big Bear off-roading experience, there are two main tour providers in the area:
Big Bear Jeep Experience and Big Bear Off-Road Adventures.
Big Bear Jeep Experience, you are firmly within the control of your Big Bear off-road tour experience, as you are given the ability to drive the jeeps and plan out your route with a guide ahead of time. With options for kid-friendly trips, intermediate off-roading, and advanced off-roading, Big Bear Jeep Experience trails cater to a wide range of experience levels and expectations.
Routes taken through this company will take you primarily through locations like Holcomb Valley, Johnson Valley, Lake Arrowhead, the Santa Ana River, Cactus Flats, Gold Mountain, and Jacoby Canyon.
Big Bear Off-Road Adventures, meanwhile, operates during all four seasons of the year and utilizes fully-convertible Pinzgauer vehicles to tour a wide range of remote areas not as accessible by Jeep. Tours are given through Jacoby Gulch, Wildhorse Meadow, Rose Mine, the Santa Ana River, Butler Peak Fire Lookout, Balky Horse Canyon, Holcomb Valley, the Champion Lodgepole Pine, and more.
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The chance to get out and explore the stunning landscape that makes up Big Bear, California is exciting, but for those visitors who need a bit more an adrenaline-pumping adventure to take a vacation to the next level, there are always off-road options. When you’re in the area and looking to take on the terrain in a way that gets your heart pounding, you’ll want to book a tour with the Big Bear Jeep Experience.
Big Bear Jeep Experience gives you a choice of driving yourself or enjoying a guided tour from the pro’s. You follow the tour guide through an exciting and educational tour along some of the hundreds of miles of Jeep trails throughout Big Bear Valley. The Big Bear Jeep Experience offer tours for the whole family, and their most popular kid-friendly tour explores Holcomb Valley and ends with exploring an old miner’s settlement. They also have more intermediate and advanced tour options!
– Beginner Off road tour & mining adventure- 2+hrs $300, all kids mining treasures are included
– Intermediate Fawnskin to Cactus off road adventure- 3+hours $450
– Intermediate Clarks Grade to Seven Oaks- 3-hours $450
– Advanced Jacoby to Gold Mountain advanced off-road adventure- 4+hours $550
This is a very exciting rock crawling experience!
Charges include up to four occupants per Jeep.
To book this experience call: 855-638-3971
While the Jeeps that visitors drive are definitely made to handle tough terrain, there are a few important things to know before you go and make the most of this exciting experience. While walk-ins are welcome, these popular tours have a tendency to fill up fast and It’s recommended that guests make a reservation in advance. Tours depart at various times throughout the day with options to choose from trips leaving at 9:00 am, 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm depending on preference and the type of experience you and your group would like to have. Guests should wear comfortable shoes and clothes that can accommodate fluctuating weather and it’s highly advised that sunscreen and hats are brought along for the trip as well. Snacks and beverages are provided for moments made to enjoy scenic stops but those who are aiming for a full-fledged picnic are encouraged to bring their own food along as well.
Just because a trip isn’t listed on the website doesn’t mean it can’t be done. The team at Big Bear Jeep Experience is dedicated to customer satisfaction and often times, that means taking the road even less traveled. Guests are encouraged to suggest tour itineraries if there are places they’ve been pining to go. Recommended destinations that fall beyond the scheduled stops could include Pioneer Town, The Rose Mine or Cougar Buttes. Simply let your reservation agent know what you and your group would be interested in seeing and a customized experience can start being planned. Friendly, flexible and knowledgeable guides are there to ensure that every customized trip comes complete with the same standards of safety as traditional off-road routes.
Taking off to explore off-road terrain can lead to a need for a great rest and relaxing evening before another day of adventure begins. Let the team at Big Bear Vacations help you book a vacation home that provides a luxurious and rejuvenating stay. From lakefront properties to hideaway cabins that provide serene privacy, we’ll help you find a home that fits your vacation style. Contact us to start planning your Big Bear getaway.
Experience Package – Available with a Big Bear Vacations Cabin Rental!
To book this experience call: 855-638-3971
Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 7AM-12AM
Off Road Tours
Big Bear Jeep Experience gives you a choice of driving yourself or enjoying a guided tour from the pros. You follow the tour guide through an exciting and educational tour along some of the hundreds of miles of Jeep trails throughout Big Bear Valley. The Big Bear Jeep Experience offer tours for the whole family, and their most popular kid-friendly tour explores Holcomb Valley and ends with exploring an old miner’s settlement. They also have more intermediate and advanced tour options!
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Big Bear ziplining is an incredible, adrenaline-fueled way to see Big Bear from a whole new perspective: zooming above the lush trees of the San Bernardino National Forest, as free as a bird in flight.
Big Bear Ziplining Adventure
Available for tours all year long with weather permitting, Action Zipline provides one of the most reputable Big Bear zipline tours in the area. Consisting of a three-hour journey through Johnson Valley that traverses an off-road forest path, nine high-speed runs, and a suspension bridge, Action Zipline’s tours are a fun and exhilarating way to explore the breathtaking mountain terrain of Big Bear.
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Before you can set off on your Big Bear zipline tour, you’ll want to assure that you meet Action Zipline’s requirements for riding. Participants should be in good health, and not suffering from heart, respiratory, back, or foot conditions. Pregnant visitors may not participate, unfortunately. Riders must weigh between sixty-five and two hundred and fifty pounds. There are no minimum height requirements, but there is a height maximum of six feet and six inches.
Participants in the zipline tour are given the proper gear for safety and are taught how to properly ride on a zipline both through a safety video and a practice run on a lowered zipline. It’s also recommended that you drink plenty of water before setting off on the tour.
Riders should also dress appropriately for ziplining in Big Bear, wearing weather-appropriate clothing, hiking shoes, hair ties if they have long hair, and knee-length bottoms or longer. Riders should not wear any form of open-toed shoes or dangling jewelry like necklaces or bracelets, and may not wear anything attached to their belt or belt loops. Cameras are not allowed, nor are cell phones. Storage lockers are provided on-site, so you can tuck your valuables away for the duration of the tour.
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Big Bear Cabins
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To book this experience call: 855-638-3971
Hours:
Monday-Sunday: 9AM-5PM
Zipline Tours
9 Zipline | 3 Hour Tour $129 Per Person
Experience Big Bear’s landscape in a totally new way! This Package offers an exciting year-around three-hour tour that lets you explore the mountains from a new perspective. The tour is weather permitting and starts with an off-road ride in a Jeep. It’s great for families, team building, retreats, large groups or just the adventure seeker in you!
You’ll zip on 9 separate high-speed ziplines ranging from 140 – 860 feet long and travel through the treetops up to 85′ above the forest floor. The ziplines get progressively faster and longer through beautiful mountain terrain where you can reach speeds up to 45 mph.
9 high-speed ziplines
Ziplines range from 140′ – 860′ long
Travel through the treetops up to 85′ above the forest floor
Includes fun suspension bridge & off-rode ride in our safari vehicle
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