- The list below includes 90 free or cheap things to do in or near Big Bear Lake, California, including 93 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Fishing, Hiking Trails and Marinas.
- From Castle Rock Trail to Boulder Bay Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Big Bear Lake and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Redlands, San Bernardino, Yucaipa and Apple Valley.
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Palm Springs, CA
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With plenty of hiking trails, a thriving desert vegetation, a visitor centre offering various recreational activities, Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument are worth a visit. To avoid heat, it is best to visit during fall or spring.
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The Western Science Center showcases an array of Ice Age fossils and Native American artifacts that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake. One of their most popular exhibits is 'Max', the largest mastodon found in the Western United States, as well as 'Xena', a Columbian mammoth.
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Located in a 9,000-square-foot barn formerly used for produce sales by the Motte family, Motte Historical Museum houses a 20 car exhibit featuring vehicles from 1910 to 1969. The museum includes photographs and antiques and hosts private events.
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Purple Easel
11966 Jack Benny Dr, Unit 104, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
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Purple Easel is a recreational art shop that is known for 'Art Experiences', which entail a night out with friends accompanied by beverages. The shop is available for birthday parties, date nights, private parties, and corporate events.
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Founded in 2007, the Motte Historical Museum focuses on showing how the surrounding valley area has grown and changed over the years. It features a 1985 barn made of salvages materials and a classic car collection.
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Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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The Palm Springs Walk of Stars can be described as the desert version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apart from the huge Marilyn Monroe statue which is the chief attraction of the place, there are also many restaurants and shops, both antique and new.
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8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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The Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter is a 52-acre entertainment and sports complex. The center plays hosts to an array of popular events including baseball games, car shows, concerts and private movie filming.
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K1 Speed Ontario is an indoor go-karting destination. The location, which contains two professionally-designed go-kart tracks, a memorabilia collection, and a snack bar, hosts birthday parties, bachelor parties, and corporate events.
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8408 Rochester Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
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A multi-purpose entertainment center, the Epicenter Sports Complex hosts a number of activities year round. This includes sporting events like both baseball and soccer games along with musical concerts and community sponsored activities such as festivals and home/garden shows.
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Located along the northern end of town, the substantially sized Eller Park offers many family-friendly activities and recreation opportunities like a large playground, walking paths, and an illuminated baseball diamond. Facilities also include a parking lot and restrooms.