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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

Family-friendly nature hike in Big Bear Lake

Identify indigenous plants and animal tracks with a local nature guide.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Create a candle in the Village at Big Bear Lake

Create your own custom candle — craft a unique fragrance, blend it with warm wax, and pour a personal keepsake into a beautiful vessel of your choosing, all in a cozy, creative setting.

5 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Hike Big Bear’s secret trails with a local guide

Navigate hidden trails under the Jeffrey pines that only locals know.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviews

Hike to view sunset views Big Bear Valley

Trek to a hidden viewpoint with a hiking guide and nature writer.

5 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

Hike through the autumn colors

I would love for you to join me on a Big Bear local's fall colors hike. Big Bear Lake in the fall features some of the best fall colors in Southern California. Walk with me through the changing colors

5 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews

Into the Pines: A Big Bear Forest Experience

Explore the forest's natural beauty and receive transformative energy healing.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Bluff Lake Jeep Tour with hike

Explore hidden Bluff Lake and its scenic trails with a seasoned hiker.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Big Bear hike with Boat swim experience in harbor

Hike a secret trail with epic views, then cool off with a swim at a quiet lake harbor. This guided hike includes swimming from a private marina dock. Not a boat tour or boating excursion.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 296 reviews

Rock Climbing Creek Hike with a Photographer

Hike 2 miles and rock climb to a beautiful creek. In spring and early summer you can swim!

5 out of 5 average rating, 39 reviews

Hike Above the Clouds with a Photographer

Hike 3 miles (500 feet elevation gain) to enjoy a beautiful view from Coyote Rock.

Latest Activities

Explore new local experiences, activities for everyone.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Desert Skywatch/UFO & Orb Experience

Gather beneath the Joshua Tree sky for guided observation, night-sky orientation, focused awareness, hi-desert UFO history & lore, and group reflection.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Cuddle Fluffy Mini Highland Calves

Meet and cuddle fluffy miniature Highland calves in a guided farm experience. Learn about their care, capture memorable photos, and enjoy quality time with these gentle animals year-round.

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Bougie Cattle Company Ranch Tour

Welcome to the ranch where luxury meets livestock! Meet miniature Highland cattle, camels, donkeys, goats, and more while enjoying an unforgettable behind-the-scenes experience.

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Mini pinball museum

Come see and play these antique pinballs in the mini pinball museum!! Learn about the history of this once outlawed game, how to play it and how the art and culture shaped a generation.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Jewelry Creations with Palm Springs Flowers

Palm Springs & Coachella Valley is in bloom year round with bright beautiful flowers. I’ve preserved them for you to make personalized jewelry! *Meet @Starbucks 755 N Sunrise Way -not address listed

4.67 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Explore Palm Springs with our GPS-triggered Driving Audio Tour Guide app. Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour. Go anytime, stop anywhere, listen offline, and enjoy lifetime access.

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Luxury Fashion Outlet Experience

Enjoy a lux limo ride and let’s shop luxury for less. Skip the line at this premium outlet and all of the boutiques, and enjoy personalized curations by a wardrobe stylist to entertainment icons.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Discover the evolution of wind turbines

Explore the first wind farm in the San Gorgonio Pass on an immersive tour, where expert guides share the story of the Wind Rush and why wind power remains vital to our clean energy future.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Discover 4x5 Film Photography in Pioneertown

Explore the desert landscape of Pioneertown, California through the lens of traditional large format film camera, a process deeply tied to the area’s history and creative culture of the American West.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Reset your body and mind through contrast therapy

Ground yourself in a power yoga flow, Infrared sauna, and cold plunge guided by a yoga instructor.

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