West of Big Bear rental cabins, just off the winding City Creek Road, is the friendly city of San Bernardino. More than just a quaint neighborhood that is adjacent to the vast San Bernardino Forest, this inland locale exudes a welcoming small-town vibe that makes visitors feel at home. It is worth taking some of your vacation time from Big Bear to enjoy what San Bernardino and its adjacent cities can offer.
Browse Books
Drive down from the rental cabins at the lake to 125 West Vine Street, Redlands, CA. The A.K. Smiley Public Library has an extensive selection housed inside a historic sprawling building. Open Mondays to Sundays except for holidays, this venue also has the Lincoln Memorial Shrine; a collection of all the studies on the former President is kept here. The architecture that dates back to the late 1800s gives the experience of being back in those olden times.
Bowl Some
Every day of the week, Del Rosa Lanes at 1499 East Highland Avenue, has Bowling Specials that will allow you to save on shoes rental, bowling rates, meals and drinks. They also have Saturday Family Nights and League Bowler Appreciation Days as well as Freaky Friday's Cosmic where you can do the karaoke late into the night. At Arrowhead Lanes in 299 West Orange Show Road, they bring the party into your game with their Xtreme Bowling where they add lights, food and music to your sets. San Hi Lanes at 1500 West Highland Avenue is another bowling place off the I-215.
Dine Local
Many restaurants in San Bernardino can entice your palate with their distinct offerings that even locals rave about. At Pho Ha Vietnamese Restaurant in 385 East Mill Street, you get sizable portions for reasonable prices. If you're craving a large Garbage Burrito or Chile Relleno, drop by Rosa Maria Drive Inn at 4202 North Sierra Way. Bring some romance into your dinner at Le Rendezvous Restaurant at 4775 North Sierra Way with its French cuisine and ambiance. Miyagi Sushi at 228 East Base Line Street serves up some fresh food in a vibrant setting. Another homegrown favorite for over 20 years is Two Guys Pasta and Pizza at 2566 Highland Avenue, Highland. You can also get some good German sausages at Gazzolo's Sausage Co. Restaurant in 132 East Highland Avenue.
Chill Out
At night, you can also party with the San Bernardino folks at Toxic Night Club at 295 East Caroline Street. Cumbia and Salsa are played at El Palacio in 345 West 7th Street. Margarita Beach San Bernardino at 1987 Diners Court is a cozy and fun bar while to its east at 345 North 5th Street, Redlands, the Boiler Room has great music and a larger crowd. Other clubs in the area are Palomino's Bar at 25082 East Baseline Street and Music Room at 4360 North Sierra Way.
When you check the listings at Vamoose.com, you'll appreciate how easily you can customize your search by clicking on the amenities that you want to have in your cabins. You can just as easily add a bonus to your vacation at Big Bear by exploring the lively city in neighboring San Bernardino.