A Weekend in Big Bear Lake: Oktoberfest, Kayaking, Alpine Slide, & More

Things to do in Big Bear Lake in the Fall -
Amie and I were invited to spend two days in Big Bear, and this video shows all of the spots we visited during our time in the city. We had wanted to go to Oktoberfest for a while, so that was the main reason we went, but of course, we found a lot of other adventures to do while we were there as well. Check out the video to see our recommendations for how to spend a weekend in Big Bear.
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[@garyleibitzke4166]

Love Big Bear. My wife and I were just there a few weeks ago. We had our 17 y/o granddaughter with us. Nice place to escape the heat of the flatlands.

[@reneejones7807]

Just went to Big Bear in September 2023. Oakside is still a great recommendation for dinner and drinks. Juniper Point was gorgeous even on a rainy day. Thanks!!

[@melanierodriguez4414]

I used to live in big bear and it is an amazing town 😍😍

[@johnnyarana1876]

You should've never moved out of there......

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Sad what all the Meth use has done to that area!

[@jjr1728]

@@jonmacdonald5345 There's meth in big bear?

[@jonmacdonald5345]

@@jjr1728 yes especially in the part of town called Sugarloaf that's Tweek central there!

[@jonmacdonald5345]

@@jjr1728 tons of it I think they even cook in the cabins

[@bigbearweatherandmore6621]

Sick man. I document all this towns weather and more. Great video. Take care.

[@alexrcastillo1977]

I love going to big bear... always a great place to capture some great photos and video..

[@californiathroughmylens]

Agreed, I haven't spent much time there but I always enjoy it

[@toshibavoodoo]

Good to see again, love the good old days!

[@Rk91M]

Your channel is awesome man. You have reminded me how lucky I am to live in Southern California. Covid-19 is making traveling a bit tricky for me right now, but definitely adding new spots (and restaurants) to my list after watching your videos.

[@Treeofthewood]

It fun to watch people having fun on my mountain 😜🌲

[@gogoandjuju8251]

Wait...You live in Big Bear to??Cause I do :o

[@donmagee1091]

We really enjoy watching your videos...after this one we have added a couple more things to our bucket list, lol. Looking forward to your next video!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks Don, glad you find some new places to explore!

[@idsworkschedule4119]

Man you really know how to get a lot done in a day. This was an amazing weekend.

[@yankeebiscuitfan]

I have been at Big Bear Lake years ago. I loved it. Beautiful area.

[@cianwolfe5768]

Another fantastic video guys! I am in love with your channel, keep up the amazing work!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thank you, I appreciate the support and am glad you like the channel!

[@carlgalvin1642]

Due to visit from England in July, best video on Big Bear Ive seen. many thanks guys, love it.

[@LetYrLiteShine]

Great video. The alpine slide looks so fun.

[@gabyvalle2064]

I always enjoy your videos 😍and all you suggestions! Thank you!

[@pappysproductions]

Awesome video, as usual. Loved the shirt transition

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Another fun one - used to love to ski there. So cool to see the area being used for biking and hiking. Great job on showing so much of what a Big Bear has to offer and YES CONGRATS ON 25,000 subs 🎉🍾🥂!!!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thank you for the comment and for all of the support. I always appreciate your comments!

[@iguillo]

Thanks for another great video Josh! I'm heading up to Big Bear this weekend to camp at Serrano Campground. ;-)

[@FernTheCamper]

Thanks for this! I've added it to my 'what to see when camping in Fern' playlist :-)

[@lovelypineda413]

This is an awesome video of big bear! It’s the first video i saw big bear without snow 😳 wanna try alpine slide next time

[@LaserFocused]

This is an awesome video, of big bear.. one of the best thanks

[@sdtrautman]

Nice, looking forward to the next adventure.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for following along!

[@sallylouise9826]

Cool video love the location and the festival looked fun ! Congratulations on 25k !

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@sunlightpictures8367]

Great video! I love Big Bear and go up there a few times a year.

[@Chrisbalma3]

Love your content bro! We will be moving from Hawaii to San Diego in June this year for work as a fire fighter. California is so beautiful! Looking forward to visiting all the places you shared with my family.

[@vaunsphotography6820]

Looked like you two had loads of fun!

[@californiathroughmylens]

It was a blast, can't wait to ride the Alpine Slide again haha.

[@scotta7798]

thanks for sharing. headed there in 2 weeks for my bday. great inspiration vlog

[@mariapalavranoff4015]

Love my city 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@theathjr]

nice hat & shirt Josh...but Amy that hair is SPOT ON for Octoberfest !!! HECK YEAH !! Thanks for the info. I’ve been wanting to check out Big Bear for a very long time. PROST !!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment and I am sure Amie will appreciate that!

[@MTBMOR]

The mountain biking is insane! Both in the Snow Summit Bike Park and off it. There are many XC trails that you can get to from the lift.

[@laderamtb3684]

What do you suggest? We MTB but the Bike Park is intimidating.

[@MTBMOR]

@@laderamtb3684 Going Green is supposed to be the beginner run. The key is to take breaks and not to ride while tired. If you leave Going Green at the top gate, you can ride down Coyote Road. I find it much easier and it puts you back on Going Green near the bottom. There is always Skyline Trail. You can take Pirates off of Chair 1 to Skyline and Fern Trail. That will leave you with a short ride back to the parking lot.

[@MTBMOR]

@@laderamtb3684 If you want a real adventure...find Powerline (AKA Poleline on some maps) and then Snow Forest Trail (AKA Ho Chi Minh). You can get back to the parking lot by turning left or right at the bottom of Snow Forest.

[@MTBMOR]

@@laderamtb3684 Try Skyline from Pirates, or take Coyote Rd down to one of the lower sections of Going Green. If you want some adventure take Skyline towards the dam and try to find one of the many trails down: Powerline, Pine Knot, Cabin 89...there's more

[@JimmiePresley]

Cool vid and going to Big Bear next weekend. Would love to see you camping throughout California too but keep it up!

[@jesusaceron3979]

Great VIDEO!! A hug from Rosarito; MEXICO.

[@KALFU]

Wow que marabilla de lugar mi VICTORIA 😍💕 💚 😙💕

[@samsen201]

Great job in showing what to do in Autumn, at Big Bear. Now let us see what one should do in WINTER, then Summer and finally Spring! After all isn't this the Four Season Wonderland that all California residents know at best, how to MISS !!!

[@vochaalloy33]

Awesome job you two. Keep up the great work. Huell Howser would be proud

[@californiathroughmylens]

haha, thanks I appreciate that!

[@jaysonguzman4347]

This is an awesome video 😎👍📹 i hope you and Amie had fun in big bear and their Oktoberfest 🙂👍 i visited big bear since i was a kid and my family and i went there for snowboarding in the snow during the winter time ❄⛄🏂and greetings from Santa Ana 🙂.

[@AryHE1]

I will work in Alpine Slide in december to march 2020, this video was usefull, Thnx so much, cheers and pina coladas from Lima, Perú, im so excited.

[@Italionmex]

Awesome! I have been to Big Bear Oktoberfest twice. It’s awesome. Huntington Beach has a great Oktoberfest also at Old Town World Market. Been to that one only once. Great video. The alpine slide Is awesome to. Did that and my friend flew off the track.

[@californiathroughmylens]

Thanks for the comment and for the Huntington Beach suggestion, I will have to go to that one as well. Crazy your friend flew off the track, did they get injured??

[@Italionmex]

He did fine. We just clowned on him for a bit.

[@chloeanderson2002]

I’ve lived in Big Bear my whole life

[@vogarro7292]

Lucky you

[@DayTripAdventure]

That shirt! Love it!

[@MrSillyFun]

Love your videos

[@KevinFryAdventures]

Nice video! Looks like such a beautiful area. I want an avocado.bomb!!!

[@adanambriz4684]

I just fot back from my weekend getaway at big bear i wish i wouldve seen your video before my visit!

[@jacobsullivan6472]

Oh boy I love big bear!

[@californiathroughmylens]

It's a great spot to explore for sure!

[@waynesanders1406]

I recognize that place. I was in that exact place when I purchased my first stein at my first Oktoberfest. Do a video on off-roading in the area. I miss that now that I am back in Florida.

[@SoCalCreature]

Cool video. I gotta do Octoberfest up there one of these days.

[@AaronTru]

Great video.

[@Stalker2509]

thumbs up!! I like your videos :)

[@blinkitphotography]

One of our favorite camping spot. Never went there foe October fest.

[@californiathroughmylens]

I have never camped there, will have to check it out

[@matthew-nt3gz]

Great video

[@breadbird175]

Im so lucky to live here I mean I think the other locals don't really appreciate it up here

[@fwa7999]

ClumsyCrow whats it like there me and my mom may be moving there soon

[@breadbird175]

@@fwa7999 in the summer it can get pretty hot up to 80 and in the winter it can get below 0 (rarely) and average snow fall we usually 6 inches overall its really nice weather and we get a lot of sunny days

[@fwa7999]

ClumsyCrow sweet 80 is nothing where I’m from here in Texas we usually get up to 100 for summers so that sounds great

[@MTBMOR]

You are lucky. We visit often but my kids don't quite get it. We snowboard, hike, mountain bike, canoe and fish to name a few of the awesome activities. I would love to do the PCT one day, but I doubt I will ever get the chance.

[@rolandomontenegro4130]

Love that shirt

[@jacoje]

Nice

[@DarkstarDarth]

Avocado bomb!!! I’m on the wayyyyyy🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

[@samsen201]

And if that interests you, don't forget on the way up or down to Big Bear, Near Running Spring, there is a place called "Blondie" and they have second to none, Bombshell! that goes very well with their super burger, Ninja burger! Try them and their breakfast or lunch or dinner Stakes are great too. blondiesgrille.com/ Additionally, if in Big Bear and across from Oak side, you can find Masala Craft restaurant that though very small, can really Spice Up your stay! masalacraftbigbear.com/ At least one breakfast in the place they featured in the video, Grizzly Manor cafe is a must. The family running this business for long time, take real pride in serving you and feeling you enough fuel for a full day of snow boarding. grizzlymanorcafe.com/

[@thunderbeast2126]

I love Big Bear. I’m lucky to live driving distance from it.

[@johnnyarana1876]

Like literly driving distance?🤔

[@cesarreyes5439]

Experienced snowfall for the first time 3 days ago in Big Bear... road froze over and we didn’t have a clue what to do, we were stuck on the twisty highway out for 2 hours 😰

[@linareslomachenko2785]

do one when its winter....or cool spots to visit while its snowing

[@californiathroughmylens]

Great idea, I would like to do more winter stuff!

[@jennyd5728]

Is it possible to do a day trip at big bear and lake arrowhead? Also which one you think is better?

[@RunTheAtlas]

We stayed at the Noon Lodge too! It's so beautiful in the summer, vlog in our channel!

[@santivid2]

Can you make a video about South Lake Tahoe?

[@toshibavoodoo]

pulled up Google Maps and had to ad a few must-see waypoints!

[@thestay-at-homemomma1071]

do you know which part of lake is best to take the kiddos swimming?

[@ModernClassic4953]

Fun, fun fun."

[@blitztim6416]

We stayed down the road from the Grizzly Manor the last time we were in Big Bear. Good food, but we had to take it back to the cabin. Covid. Have you gone to Oak Glen during apple season?

[@blitztim6416]

@@SoCalCreature Poo

[@dannyrivas8706]

Hi guys did you two booked your room directly at their website

[@Big824John]

Hi Josh! Hey, how was that Noon Lodge?

[@technopriest8686]

How dangerous is the drive? My dad always drove my mom and I up there. But he's no longer with us. I want to make the trek myself, but I'm a little nervous.

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

Wow; Something to do this post Corona Cooties.

[@ryanrindlisbacher5516]

Avocado bombs are the best

[@dantheman6931]

Rad! The lake looks super low tho

[@linareslomachenko2785]

what hotel did you stay at and how much....thanks

[@RockyRoadtrips]

I just went to Big Bear because of this video! Took the wife there for our 17 year anniversary. It was the first time there since I was 8 so I hardly remember it. I made a video for my KZbin channel too. I love your channel and would be blessed if you would watch mine and give me some tips.

[@j-m-jthundergaming4633]

I live in Big Bear.

[@InevitableSecrets]

I noticed you have the backpack I’ve been eyeing. How are you liking it?

[@californiathroughmylens]

The Peak Designs one? I love Peak Designs, I have a lot of their stuff and have always been happy with it. Used the messenger bag for years and then finally got the backpack which I am really enjoying.

[@timboberg8623]

1:50 that wasnt a schnitzel :D

[@Jelly-wo3so]

Did you see Mrs BB, Shador or Mr BB ? Bald eagles, famous in the area :-)

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Illegal aliens shot those eagles!

[@jorgeflores4928]

how much is that hotel for the weekend???

[@stargazer5073]

How do you keep your camera dry?

[@LaserFocused]

The lake is dry dry dry but still cool

[@stephaniamartinezjauregui2104]

What's the name of the hotel?

[@elliottday2415]

You should go to bass lake!!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Good idea, I haven't spent much time there!

[@rickcrippen6254]

Bass Lake and the nearby town. Fun!

[@elliottday2415]

If u do go to the lake, I recommend renting a house right on the lake, I also recommend hiking to Angel Falls, which is beautiful!

[@californiathroughmylens]

Sweet, thanks for the tips. Sounds fun!

[@rolandomontenegro4130]

Where is that? Near Tahoe?

[@kermitkardashain9664]

can you do Sacramento one day? Thanks in advance :)

[@californiathroughmylens]

I made this video on Sacramento, have you seen it? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfMfZKVlqqbeNk

[@kermitkardashain9664]

thank you :)

[@Beonkful]

Does anyone know if the sky chair is open mid November? If so how much is it per person

[@MTBMOR]

Probably not mid November because it is in between Biking and Skiing seasons.......It's $30 a person in the summer of 2020.

[@ratzter]

Do Lake tahoe next please. I think you'll enjoy that one better.

[@californiathroughmylens]

I do have a Lake Tahoe video coming in the next month or so.

[@OGkush69x]

In what hotel did you stay ? Is it better than renting a cabin

[@californiathroughmylens]

We stayed at the www.noonlodge.com/

[@Jelly-wo3so]

Ooops meant to say Shadow !

[@jorgeflores4928]

is snow summit free???

[@bobfish3176]

Went to that place once a couple years ago. Was horribly overpriced and the food was terrible! The one in long beach is much better!

[@wolfiesasmr]

Next time you go hit me up before you go my best mate over there and does real estate rental and he knows all the awesome spots out there

[@beautimously]

Good footage but too commercial for me, I got to know the place but didn’t have fun watching

[@penroseconjecture5318]

why did he hold up a sausage and call it a schnitzel? lol

[@offplanetevent]

The lake is now a pond. Soon to be a mud hole.

[@azrael3758]

Dude! Where's my sticker?

[@californiathroughmylens]

Send me your address and I will send you one!

[@BigBoyBato]

first of all, i love your vids, i'm a subscriber, but that was not a schnitzel, that look like a bratwurst, lol

[@kobe0007]

I came down to say the same thing. Definitely not schnitzel.

[@holyfox94]

Definitely not. It’s a Bratwurst in a peace of bread we here in Germany would reject 😗

[@LPRD]

Did you just call a Bratwurst a Schnitzel?

[@noonpalm3017]

Big Bear is a great place, and I support people going to big bear, but I just want people to note that people do actually live hear. So please don't litter here, so just don't litter and be nice😉

[@SoCalCreature]

That goes for anywhere, but yeah. I think the sledders after snow storms leave a lot of it. I've pulled off in a bunch of turn outs and find so much busted up plastic from broken discarded sleds.

[@Dashynene]

It’s September not October

[@californiathroughmylens]

True, this event runs through both Sept and Oct.

[@acme4fun547]

$2,000 later.......

[@CaptainArt777]

Do we really have to see your faces time after time? Food? I always fond it boring to see a guy eat and show us what the food looks like. Really, who cares. Only a hand full. I want to see the area of scenery and interesting points. Showing yourself so many times is seen as you needed to feed your ego. Have a nice day and wish you the best.