Lake Arrowhead Village
A lakeside town about 26 km west of Big Bear Lake, with a shopping village and the Arrowhead Queen paddle-wheel boat, an easy stop along the way.
Lake Arrowhead is another high-mountain lake in the San Bernardino Mountains. Most of its shoreline is privately owned, so visitors gather mainly in Lake Arrowhead Village on the south shore, which has a lakeside plaza, outlet shops, restaurants, and a small beach. The paddle-wheel boat Arrowhead Queen takes about 50 minutes to circle the lake, with commentary about the luxury homes of well-known residents along the shore. Drive west on State Route 18, the Rim of the World Highway, for about 40 minutes from Big Bear Lake. Several scenic overlooks along the route make good stops on the way up or down the mountain, and you can also stay in the Lake Arrowhead area.
Opening hours
Shop approx. 10:00–19:00; boat trips by seasonal schedule
Nearby sights
- SkyPark at Santa's Village
- Snow Valley Mountain Resort
- Butler Peak Fire Lookout
- Castle Rock Trail
- Boulder Bay Park
- Big Bear Lake
- Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain
- The Village at Big Bear Lake