What celebrities live in Big Bear Lake?

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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The City of Big Bear Lake forged international friendships back in 1984, under then-Mayor John Eminger, aligning with Rosarito Beach, Mexico as our official Friendship City and Abtenau, Austria as our Sister City.

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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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Big Bear is a Manmade Lake The first dam was created in 1885. It was expanded upon in 1910, thus tripling the amount of water in the lake. The area turned into an absolute haven of beauty and fun. Now, it is one of the best places in the country for recreation.

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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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Big Bear has been Hollywood's backdrop for blockbuster movies like Gone with the Wind, Frankenstein, Magnolia, Beethoven's 3rd and War Games as well as numerous TV series and advertising shoots.

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Alterra, which owns more than a dozen mountain resorts across six states and three Canadian provinces, does not disclose purchase prices, a spokesperson said Friday. Alterra bought Bear Mountain and Snow Summit – collectively known as Big Bear Mountain Resort – in 2017, reports show.

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The City of Big Bear Lake is an incorporated city in San Bernardino County with its own local governing body. Not to be confused with Big Bear City, which is immediately east of Big Bear Lake, the City of Big Bear Lake is comprised of the geographic area along the south shore of Big Bear Lake.

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The lake had fallen to some of its lowest levels in recent decades after one of the worst drought years on record, data show. The decline has for years forced crews to push the docks forward to reach the lake's receding shoreline.

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The last time the lake was full enough for that to happen was in 2011. For the past century, the lake has gone through a steady 10-year pattern of filling up, dropping eight or 10 feet during dry years, then filling back up again.

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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.

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PUBLISHED: June 23, 2023 at 5:30 a.m. | UPDATED: June 23, 2023 at 11:27 a.m. This year, the severity of toxic algae in lakes has decreased in the Inland Empire. Two lakes — Lake Elsinore and Big Bear Lake — have been hit by the algae known as cyanobacteria once again, but this time the levels are much lower.

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Lake Safety There are NO lifeguards on duty and swimmers must stay within 50 feet of the shore or within 20 feet of a private dock. Swimming within the means of participating in water sports is also permitted with a life vest! Each year, Big Bear Lake sees tragic drownings.

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