2
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
Nature preserve
Desert oasis & wildlife habitat with an education center, a butterfly garden & scenic trails.
4.70 (937 reviews)
3
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch
Ranch
Unique pitstop featuring many tree-shaped sculptures made from glass bottles & vintage items.
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
4
Fortynine Palms Oasis
Hiking area
Challenging 3-mile round-trip desert path up & over a steep ridge to a scenic oasis with fan palms.
4.80 (310 reviews)
5
Big Bear Discovery Center
Visitor center
Sizable visitor center offering nature-based exhibitions, eco-tours, an amphitheater & trail maps.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
6
Bear Valley Dam
Historical landmark
šš Drove past here while driving around the lake. Cool spot but with the snow mid March nothing was really accessible. And I don't think your supposed to have access here as there's no real spot to park or anything besides a little dugout with room enough for 2 cars or 1 truck but there's a gated fence...
4.70 (446 reviews)
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Moabi Regional Park
Park
šš Never a dull moment on these trips. The campgrounds are immaculate. There are ample opportunities for a variety of adventures in both dirt and water. Family and pet friendly. They fill up quickly so make sure to schedule your trip in advance.
*Update, they're expanding the park and I can't wait for...
4.60 (831 reviews)
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Juniper Point Picnic Area
Picnic ground
Day-use site on Big Bear Lake offering shaded picnic tables & access to the Alpine Pedal Path.
4.70 (367 reviews)
9
The Integratron
Historical landmark
Tours & sonic healing sessions are offered at this iconic, parabolic wooden structure built in 1954.
4.60 (661 reviews)
10
Pineknot Trail
Hiking area
Picturesque trail through pine trees & wildflowers, leading to sweeping views of the lake & forest.
4.70 (340 reviews)
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Giant Rock CA
Tourist attraction
š It's a big rock defaced by graffiti. There were a lot of people in dune buggies crowded around it and I left smelling like a camp fire after a quick walk around.
You can't see the history but there are some interesting stories behind it.
If you're visiting with a rental car, it's doable, but there...
4.60 (556 reviews)
12
Horsemen's Center Park
Park
šš Beautiful place to take hike or shoot some pictures. There is no water so make sure you bring some.
4.60 (462 reviews)
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Glass Outhouse Art Gallery
Art gallery
šš This was such a fun experience! I loved the chapel the most! So much to see, beautiful path leading from one side of the trail to the next lined with recycled glass bottles. The glass outhouse was cool and Iām working order. The site manager/ grounds coordinator was so nice and offered free beverage...
4.80 (187 reviews)
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Thurman Flats Picnic Area
Picnic ground
šš Thurman Flats has history and beauty. It is well maintained. The pavilion is a wonderful place for a gathering. It is first come to reserve. If the pavilion is taken, there are additional levels above to gather. The barbecue- charcoal cooking structures are some of this best engineered that I have s...
4.60 (383 reviews)
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Parrish Pioneer Ranch
Farm
šš We really love going up to Oak Glen all the little shops and even restaurants are really fun to visit. These places up there need us lowlanders to go up and visit, their livelihood depends on it, The jams and jellies made from the locals are fantastic, when we went in my wife and I guess I should sa...
4.50 (579 reviews)
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Glen Helen Regional Park
Park
Park with 1,300+ acres has 2 lakes, a water park, picnic & play areas, a concert venue & race track.
4.40 (2.7K reviews)
19
Mitchell Caverns
Tourist attraction
Extensive complex of limestone caverns featuring intricate rock formations, wildlife & guided tours.
4.70 (186 reviews)
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Sheephole Valley Wilderness
Nature preserve
Arid preserve featuring giant boulders, sand dunes & wildlife such as roadrunners & rattlesnakes.
4.70 (176 reviews)