August in Big Bear is simply hard to beat. While much of Southern California is dealing with triple-digit temperatures, you’ll enjoy cool mountain mornings, warm sunny afternoons, and crisp evenings under the stars.
Things to Do
AUGUST 2026 • BIG BEAR LAKE, CA
Turn Your Ride Into a Mountain Getaway
WHERE TO EAT
FUEL UP RIGHT
Sure, the epic miles brought you to Big Bear — but your taste buds deserve a good time too. Before or after the ride, enjoy hearty breakfasts, award-winning local favorites, and unwind with live music and a cold craft beer in hand.
Breakfast & Coffee
Local Favorites
Evening Hangouts
Sweet Treats
LAKE ACTIVITES
GET OUT ON THE WATER
Whether you're in recovery mode, looking for some light exercise, or ready to ride a pirate ship across the lake, Big Bear's got something for everyone.
EVENTS & ACTIVITES
BEYOND THE BIKE
The mountains have so much to offer. Whether it's riding a scenic chairlift, sliding down a mountain on the Alpine Slide, or discovering local wildlife at the zoo — Big Bear is the ultimate summer mountain escape.
THE VILLAGE
Spend your evenings strolling Big Bear Village — the town’s beating heart. Great shopping, sweet treats, live music, and that perfect mountain-town energy you can only find at 6,750 feet above sea level.
Tour de Big Bear is proudly hosted by the Big Bear Cycling Association, a 501 (c) (4) non-profit corporation located in Big Bear Lake, CA.