Free & Cheap Things to Do in Big Bear Lake, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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47.2 Miles
92% 12 votes
Parks Mt Carmel Drive, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Measuring 5.4 acres, Higginbotham Park & the Thompson Trail provide open grassy fields along with trees, a steam train playground and restroom facilities. The park can be used for picnics and the trail is suitable for walking and biking.
47.2 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 840 Indian Hill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
Home to the Garner House, Memorial Park hosts community events including a 4th of July celebration and a summer concert series. The park has a bandshell, sports fields, a playground, picnic areas, restrooms and a wading pool.
47.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails 207 Harvard Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
With a trailhead that originates in Sycamore Canyon Park, Claremont Hills Sycamore Canyon Trail is a dog friendly wilderness trail that is a little less than a mile in length.
47.2 Miles
63% 8 votes
Race Tracks 31919 Cereal Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92595 MoreLess Info
The Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park is an outdoor racing facility that offers tracks for riders of all ages and abilities. The facility features a peewee track, two veteran tracks, and a mini bike track.
47.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 73680 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 MoreLess Info
R.E. Welch Gallery, located in Palm Desert, is a popular fine art gallery in possession of the exclusive rights to showcase the works of many well-known artists of our time, including Jean-Louis Corby among many others. The staff is very attentive, professional and knowledgeable about the artworks.
47.3 Miles
98% 50 votes
Food Tours 73-595 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 MoreLess Info
At three hours long, Desert Tasty Tours leads visitors to the major culinary destinations of the area to sample food from a range of cuisines. Some of these foods include chocolate, olive oil, pizza, pasta, and other treats.
47.3 Miles
90% 389 votes
Movie Theaters 10798 Ramona Ave, Montclair, CA 91763 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1956 as a single-screen drive-in, the modernized Mission Tiki Drive-in Theatre now offers four screens with first-run Hollywood movies. The venue also acts as the home to a weekly swap meet before the sun sets.
47.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Other Entertainment Msn Bl & Ramona Avenue, Montclair, CA 91763 MoreLess Info
Recently renamed the Mission Tiki Drive-In Theater, the Mission Drive-In Theatre is a multiple screen outdoor cinema. First-run Hollywood films along with select independent films are shown at the theater.
47.4 Miles
74% 31 votes
Children's Museums 13191 6th Street, Chino, CA 91710 MoreLess Info
There are plenty of hands-on exhibits and play areas with the Chino Youth Museum. The bulk of the activities are focused on younger children, but events are frequently held for older children as well.
47.4 Miles
78% 9 votes
Art Museum 536 West First Street Claremont, Claremont, CA 91711 MoreLess Info
The Claremont Museum of Art hosts a variety of art programs for kids to enjoy, including Project ARTstART and ARToon. The location's permanent collection features works from the likes of Jan Ames, Rebecca Hamm, and David Scott.
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