Is Big Bear Lake a good place to retire?

Living in Big Bear Lake offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Big Bear Lake there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many retirees live in Big Bear Lake and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Big Bear Lake are above average.



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Based on our Big Bear Lake cost of living calculator, Big Bear Lake is 7% more expensive than the national average and 0% less expensive to live in than the average city in California.

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Do Not Hike/Bike/Camp Alone (especially at night) Be Aware Of Your Surroundings At All Times. Know Where You're Hiking/Camping and Let Others Know Where You Are.

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Big Bear averages over 300 days of sunshine each year and temperatures vary throughout the seasons. Summer temperatures average 77 degrees daytime and 45 degrees at night. Winter brings about 120 inches of annual snowfall with temps in the mid-40s during the day and mid-20s at night.

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What is Big Bear Lake Most Famous For? Big Bear Lake is Southern California's premier 4-season destination. The city offers majestic natural beauty, abundant outdoor recreation, and a laidback vibe. The region combines epic mountain scenery with 22 miles of shoreline.

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Bear Lake contains abundant suspended microscopic particles of white-colored calcium carbonate (lime) that reflect the water's natural blue color back to the surface, giving the lake its intense turquoise-blue color.

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This is Where the Stars Live It's rumored that Brittney Spears has a vacation home here, and Mel Blanc (the voice of Bugs Bunny), Roy Rogers, and Max Factor have all lived here at one time or the other. Who knows who you might spot shooshing down the slopes next to you!

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Is Big Bear worth visiting? With so many things to do in Big Bear California, the town is definitely worth visiting. Whether you take a kayak out on the lake, hit the hiking trails, snowboard, or relax by the fire with a glass of wine, you are guaranteed to enjoy your time in Big Bear California.

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Located near St. Charles, Idaho, Bear Lake North Beach just might be the best beach at Bear Lake. It's definitely one of the most popular, so make sure you get there early before they stop letting people in. Spend your time with friends and family swimming, kayaking, or water skiing.

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The park has 175 parking spaces, 166 acres of park, play equipment, hiking trails, shelters, BBQ areas, and a swimming beach. There are no lifeguards, so swim at your own risk. The lake is also popular for fishing under special youth rules (see current fishing regulations).

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There are no current health advisories for this water body. Conditions may change quickly. Check before entering the water and know how to spot a harmful algal bloom.

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Big Bear in July is the place to be! As far as Big Bear weather in July, the average high temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit while the average low temperate is 48 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature in the Lake is warming up but still a cool 68 degrees Fahrenheit.

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The warm season lasts for 3.3 months, from June 9 to September 20, with an average daily high temperature above 74°F. The hottest month of the year in Big Bear Lake is July, with an average high of 81°F and low of 53°F.

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This large volume of water and the northern continental climate of the region give rise to a lake that is essentially polar (cold monomictic) although in a northern temperature setting.

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The lake is home to alligators and crocodiles, and while fishing is allowed, getting a permit is the least of your worries. Gators and crocs wait submerged off-shore for fishermen to hook their lines.

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Spring and Fall are usually the best time to come and avoid crowds. During these off peak seasons, there are still plenty of events and things to do in Big Bear. Fishing season starts April 1st, you can take a hike, walk the Alpine Pedal Path, go horseback riding and check out the petting Zoo.

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BIG BEAR LAKE WEATHER On one side of the mountains is the California desert, which means that conditions can arise that blow the warm desert air into the forests of Big Bear Lake during the summer months. The highest average temperature is around 94 degrees in July—much warmer than the beach!

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