20% off (Sale price $63.20, Reg. Price $79.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Fireside LodgeThe country-style accommodations at Fireside Lodge complement the rugged beauty of Big Bear Lake. Painted nature scenes accent walls in each room, and beds are made up with cozy quilts and matching pillows. Some units take the quaint look even further with fireplaces and knotted-wood bed frames. Whatever their decor, the rooms at Fireside Lodge provide a peaceful spot to rest and relax after days spent exploring the surrounding outdoors. Chalets include kitchens for whipping up a snack at any hour. Lace up your hiking boots and visit nearby nature trails. Big Bear Lake Village, a half mile from the lodge, is filled with gourmet restaurants, gift shops, and a bowling barn. Bring Fido: many of Fireside Lodge’s suites and chalet rooms are pet-friendly (fees apply).Big Bear Lake, California: Outdoorsy Resort Community in the Foothills of the San Bernardino MountainsBig Bear Lake is situated nearly 7,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest and the snowy peaks of the San Bernardino Mountains. Los Angeles is less than 100 miles to the west, which is probably why Big Bear Valley has served as a backdrop for so many films and TV shows, including The Parent Trap, Doctor Dolittle, and Bonanza.The lake is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and swimming during the warm months. You’ll find miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails in the surrounding forest. The 2-mile Castle Rock Trail weaves through groves of pine and cedar trees and past a waterfall before rewarding trekkers with a panoramic view of the water. But Big Bear isn’t entirely rustic—head to the village, located on the south shore, for restaurants and shopping.
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