THE ADDRESS

Noon Lodge
214 South Lagunita Lane, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

THE ROUTE

145.3 mi from San Diego | via I-15 N and I-215 N

96.7 mi from Los Angeles | via I-10 E

Check-in Details:

• Your rooms will be ready by 3PM but you can come enjoy the site earlier. The festivities begin at 4PM.

• Park your car in the parking lot and there will be an assigned spot that correlates with your cabin number (cabins will be emailed the week of!)

• We will be ready for you near the gate and will show you to your cabin

what to PACK

Big Bear is really casual so be comfortable! Active wear, bathing suits, cozy, layered glamping attire!

Weather is cool in the early mornings and late evenings (high 40s!) and low to mid 70s during the day. Pack layers for cozy campfire breakfast and dinners.

• Casual / active wear for yoga, hiking or lake activities. Kids will be doing lots of nature play so casual clothes they can get messy in. This is a lake side, mountain glamping trip - wear what feels good to you! Dresses, sweat pants, it all works.

• Warm clothes for cool mornings and evenings! (40-50 degrees!)

• Bathing suits, hats, beach towels and sunscreen! Aside from the lake, there’s a pool on-site please bring floaties for kids that require them. (FYI the pool is gated off and swimming will be with parents only, Noon Lodge offers self kayaking and canoeing right from the dock with life jackets).

• Sneakers for walks, hiking or biking

• Heavy duty lotion. The air in the mountains is dry! Thick face, lips, and body lotion is a must.

• Additional bath towels IF you love a nice bath towel - we remember Noon’s bath towels being a little small.

• Toiletries - where Noon may lack in fancy toiletry products or towels it makes up in charming family fun.

• Water bottles - labeled. Your favorite togo cup or wine tumbler would come in handy, too (but not necessary).

• Kids bikes / scooters: Optional to bring for kids. Adult bikes are available onsite to guests - first come, first served.

• Baby monitor? We have the whole property and personally would feel ok being outside if the kids were sleeping in the cabin - but if it makes you feel more comfortable, bring the baby monitor!

• Food and drink: Camp Wyld Menu includes 5 meals and snacks over the weekend. In addition to the on site catered meals, we recommend bringing your kids specific required items we may not have on hand such as extra milk or any breakfast needs (cereal etc) before the 8am breakfasts.

• Wine & beer will be provided at dinner but feel free to bring your own alcohol or preferred beverages as well to enjoy other times. Please try to avoid walking around with glass bottles (especially at the pool)

road trip tips

FAMILY ROAD TRIP PACKING TIPS

• Food! Snacks and treats, drinks, water bottles, wipes

• Audiobooks (Audible is now offering Kids stories free!)

• Activities like favorite toys, coloring books, sticker books. I like to make a dollar store trip for some fun car surprises.

• Great music! Check out our family road trip playlist. Kid friendly, parent approved.

• Devices charged with some shows/movies pre-downloaded just in case

• Pillow and blanket to make the car more cozy

• Dramamine (or something for nausea) the roads up to Big Bear get a bit windy! Take 30 minutes before heading up the mountain

ROAD TRIP STOPS

Some great places to get out and stretch or have lunch before you climb the mountain.

Victoria Gardens 12505 North Main Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Outdoor shopping center with restaurants and playground right off the 10 and 15 Map

Haven City Market 8443 Haven Avene Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 
A culinary excursion and community gathering place 10 minutes off the 10 / 15 / 215 Map

Menifee Countryside Marketplace I-215 & Newport Road, Menifee, CA 92584 Well-known chain stores & restaurants situated in a shopping complex with an old-timey feel. Map

Welcome to BIG BEAR
you made it

GUEST ROOMING LIST

The most important thing to do now is relax and enjoy your family vacation!

Noon Lodge has so many family friendly amenities that you may not even bother leaving the lakeside property.

WHAT TO DO

HIKE

 FISH

 SWIM

BIKE

EXPLORE

READ

PLAY

RELAX

massage appointments

If you do want to explore here are a few great options for you.
For questions, check out the Big Bear Visitor Center at 40824 Big Bear Blvd. 800-424-4232

BIG BEar recommendations

LOCAL GROCERY STORES

We have recommendations on restaurants (below) for before or after the retreat or feel free to stock your fridge for additional meals and snack items. All of the cabins (except the Studios) have full kitchens as well as shared BBQs on-site to enjoy.

• Community Market 100 East Big Bear Boulevard | (909) 585-2641 Directions
  A small local grocery store with a wide range of food items, fresh produce, wine and beer, and a deli department with a selection of prepared foods.

• Vons and Stater Bros Market are centrally located in Big Bear Village for all of your grocery needs. Coffee is available in the morning on the weekends in the lobby of the lodge, additional coffee shops are listed below.

TO EAT & DRINK

• Tea & Coffee Exchange 40568 Village Dr | (909) 866-9889
  A wide variety of options to choose from with 105 teas and a full coffee bar, along with crepes, paninis, and bakery items

• Pickles Pie Shop 829 W Big Bear Blvd Big Bear City, CA 92314 | (909) 547-6214 Amazing pies!

• Big Bear Roasting Company 41080 Big Bear Blvd | (909) 866-0859
  They’ve been Big Bear Lake’s coffee roaster since 1993.

• Dank Donuts 42612 Moonridge Rd | (909) 547-6053
  The Real Breakfast of Champions - Dank Donuts is serving up fresh donuts all day, breakfast burritos, stuffed croissants.

• Teddy Bear Restaurant 583 Pine Knot Ave | (909) 866-5415
  Laid-back eatery specializes in American comfort food including their signature housemade pies.

• Amangela's Sandwich & Bagel House 40729 Village Dr | (909) 878-0015
  Family-owned, counter-serve nook with breakfast & lunch, plus build-your-own sandwiches & salads. Currently, take out only.

• Gaby’s Latin Flavors 41618 Big Bear Blvd | (909) 353-8839
  Bolivian, Mexican & American Cuisine (gets rave reviews for local latin fusion!)

• The Himalayan Restaurant 672 Pine Knot, Suite 2 | 909 878-3068
  Surprisingly good Indian in the Mountains! Serves a variety of authentic menu selections popular in Nepal, Tibet, and in northern India.

• Bone-Side Down Barbecue & Grill 40465 Big Bear Blvd | (760) 508-5669
  Tiny walk-up shack with outdoor tables turning out American BBQ plates, sandwiches & classic sides.

• Big Bear Lake Brewing Company 40827 Stone Rd | (909) 878-0283
  Big Bear Lake Brewing Co. is a great brewery in Big Bear, with an excellent tap room and tasty bar snacks, pizzas, salads and burgers.

• Sister My Sister Bakeshop 40191 Big Bear Blvd | 909) 878-0878
  Boutique bakery with a delicious selection of freshly baked sweet treats. The daily menu consists of cupcakes, brownies, cookie sandwiches, cinnamon rolls and more.

• The Copper Q 645 Pine Knot Ave b, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 | (909) 878-4777 Delicious cafe

HIKING

• Woodland Trail Easy 1.6 mile kid friendly hike. (4.6 miles from Noon Lodge) Directions

• Castle Rock Trail Moderate 2.6 mile total hike. (2.8 miles from Noon Lodge) Directions

• Pine Knot Trail Moderate 6.5 mile total hike

• Gray’s Peak Trail Moderate 6.5 mile total hike

BIKING

• Noon Lodge has cruiser bikes on-site (first come first serve)

• Alpine Pedal Path Trail: 5.4 miles of easy biking with beautiful scenery with beach access (6.5 miles from Noon Lodge) Seen below Directions

LAKE ACTIVITIES

• Big Bear Marina & Rentals 500 Paine Court | 909-866-3218
  Pontoon boats, fishing boats, wave runners, kayaks, paddleboards galore. Advanced booking recommended. (Closest to Noon Lodge) BOOK EARLY! BOATS BOOK FAST

• Designated Wakesports Pleasure Point Marina 603 Landlock Landing Rd | (909) 556 - 3345
  Your choice of wakesports including TUBING or waterskiing behind one of our tournament wake boats, or ripping across the lake on one of our high-performance Sea-Doos! BOOK EARLY!

• Paddles and Pedals 40545 North Shore Lane | 909-936-2907
  Offers  bikes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards for rent.  Located on the north shore of Big Bear Lake, we provide very easy access to the lake, the pedal path or the mountain bike trails.  If you want to ride the scenic bike path of Big Bear Lake, please come see us.  We are the only store with direct access to the path.

• Trout Alley Beach (or Pine Oak Lane North Beach)
  A sandy beach-like setting for a day on the lake. Great spot to fish from the shore, lay out, build castles and splash around. Enjoy glorious mountain views where you’re shielded from the wind and have shallow, safe little coves for the small ones. (4 miles from Noon Lodge) Directions

• China Island swimming  
  An island made of granite boulders named Garstin Island.  It is colloquially called China Island (and Treasure Island) because it has several “Chinese” huts built right into the granite that were used by the Chinese that helped build the Big Bear Dam over 100 years ago.The actual swimming area are the large granite boulders approximately 30′ to the left of China island. The parking lot is small, we recommend walking or parking further away. (3.5 miles from Noon Lodge) Directions

• Juniper Point Day Use Picnic Area & Lake Access
  There is a strip of beach and a shallow wading area in the lake. Trails and a boardwalks extend out into marsh, allowing for short nature hikes from the picnic area. This is part of the Alpine Pedal Path, a bicycle and pedestrian greenway that traverses a section of Big Bear's north shore.

MORE FAMILY FUN

• Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain 800 Wildrose Lane | 909-866-4626
  The double water slide operates during the summer months, taking riders down  
  two twisting and turning flumes filled with  refreshing, cool water, before dumping them with a splash into the heated pool at the bottom.

• Big Bear Speedway & Ropes Course 42825 Big Bear Blvd | 909 585-0075
  New and exhilarating aerial adventure that will have you balancing on ropes, crossing bridges, and climbing through obstacles: all from the safety of a climbing harness! Participants are on a self-guided tour through 37 obstacles spread over 6,400 square feet on 2 levels that are 12 to 35 feet in the air!

• Big Bear Alpine Zoo 43285 Goldmine Dr | 909-584-1299
  Big Bear Alpine Zoo is the "go-to" facility for injured and imprinted animals. Their rehabilitation facility offers injured, orphaned and imprinted wildlife a safe haven, either temporarily while they heal, or permanently if they are unable to survive on their own.

To kick things off enjoy this kid friendly, parent approved Spotify roadtrip playlist. Travel safe and we’ll see you soon!

safe travels & ENJOY YOUR TRIP!