Wondering what there is to do Christmas Week here in Big Bear Lake? Plenty! Following is a list of activities along with hours of operation for the holiday week. Also included is a list of restaurants and their hours for Christmas Eve and Day.
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Things to Do During the Christmas Holiday Weekend
If you really want to add sparkle to your holiday season there is no better place in Southern California than Big Bear Lake. From Christmas to New Years the cozy mountain town transforms into a magical place of yule-tide cheer!
Alpine Slide: Christmas Eve, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (weather permitting); Christmas Day, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Night sessions Dec. 13 – Dec. 23 & Dec. 26 – Jan. 4, 2014: night sessions 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. for $20 per person.
Big Bear Snow Play: Christmas Eve, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Christmas Day, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Bowling Barn: Christmas Eve, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Christmas Day, 12 noon -10 p.m.
Big Bear Fun Plex: Christmas Eve & Day Open, hours TBA
Big Bear Alpine Zoo: Christmas Eve, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Christmas Day, CLOSED.
Snow Summit: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, Day Session* 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Night Session 3 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting). *Day Session extends to 6 p.m. when Night Session is offered.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 8 a.m. – 4:30 pm.
Helicopter Big Bear: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Open, call for reservations (909) 585-1200.
Gallery of the American Landscape: Christmas Eve, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Christmas Day, CLOSED.
Big Bear Discovery Center: Christmas Eve, 8:30 a.m. –2 p.m.; Christmas day, CLOSED. Monday, Dec. 26, Federal Holiday, CLOSED; Tuesday Dec. 27 & Wednesday Dec. 28: CLOSED.
Holloway’s Marina: (Continuously open) 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (weather permitting)
Altitudes Massage: Christmas 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Tour Boat: Christmas Eve and Christmas day Open, call for reservations and dependent on interest.
Action Zipline Tours: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day tours start at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Action Segway Tours: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day tours start at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Goldsmith’s Board House: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 7 a.m – 10 p.m.
Featured Restaurants Open on the Christmas Day:
Knickerbocker Mansion B&B Open Christmas Day (reservations required)
Nottinghams Restaurant Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Christmas Day, 1 p.m.- 9 p.m. (reservations required)
Noble Romans Pizza Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Himalayan Restaurant Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Dynasty Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Grizzly Manor Open Christmas Eve, 2 p.m.; Closed Christmas Day
Evergreen Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (dinner menu only)
Amangelas Open Christmas Eve 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Closed Christmas Day
Sweet Basil Bistro Open Christmas Eve until late; Closed Christmas Day
Stillwells Restaurant at Northwoods Resort Open Christmas Day, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. (view Christmas Special menu)
Peppercorn Grille Open Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day (will not accept parties larger than 6 people)
Big Bear Mountain Brewery Open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Closed Christmas Day
Murray’s Saloon & Eatery Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Royal Thai Cafe Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Cowboy Steakhouse & Saloon Open Christmas Eve; Closed Christmas Day
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