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Big Bear Ski Resort is actually comprised of two separate mountains: Big Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. A free 1.5-mile shuttle links the two ski areas and ski tickets for each place are interchangeable. Located near the pleasant town of Big Bear California, Big Bear Ski Resort is within easy driving distance of most Southern California cities.

Big Bear lodging is plentiful and there is a Big Bear Lodging Association to help find the accommodation right for you. One unique place to stay is the Block Hotel, created by professional snowboarder Marc Frank Montoya. The Block has board pegs, glove and boot driers, and other features specially geared to riders. For more conventional Big Bear lodging, try Gold Mountain Manor Bed and Breakfast, a historic wood manor with Jacuzzi suites and fireplaces. Prices range from $125 to $225 a night.

Big Bear California is a great place to visit as part of a Southern California vacation. It is close to San Diego and Los Angeles, but can seem worlds away — a pleasant, walkable mountain town with a top-class ski resort just minutes away.

Filed under: Monthly Calendar of Events on December 14th, 2009