Welcome to your mountain getaway!

 

Once you've settled in to one of our bed & breakfasts, cabins, or motels, pick up a Walking Tour of Fawnskin brochure to discover our historic town.

Home of the American Bald Eagle, Fawnskin is a hidden gem of a little town that lies on the north shore of Big Bear Lake. Travelers in the 1800s came to the valley on the rough road by stagecoach and later touring motorcar. The picturesque valley has always been a great attraction to vacationers that found the mountain terrain a wonderful retreat from city life. Several hundred homes are huddled in the forested mountainside.

- An ideal vacation spot, Fawnskin offers a variety of lodging possibilities - bed & breakfasts, cabin rentals, motels or camping.

- Tour historic downtown Fawnskin and stop in at one of the antique stores or retail shops.

- Eagle habitats along the North Shore have been designated for the annual return of the golden and bald eagles, which winter here from October to March. Bring your binoculars for the annual eagle count.

- Old Miners' Days in July and August see the valley fill with parades, events, exhibitions, and chili cook-offs. Fawnskin hosts the hilarious Doo Dah Parade, the Loggers' Jubilee, and the Fawnskin Festival.

- You won't go hungry or thirsty in Fawnskin.  You can choose from a number of cafes, restaurants, espresso bars, and saloons.

- Several hiking trails begin on the North Shore of Big Bear Lake: Gray's Peak Trail, Cougar Crest Trail (which leads to the Pacific Crest Trail), Woodland Interpretive Trail, and the North Shore Bike and Hike Trail.

- Check in at the Big Bear Lake Discovery Center for displays, guided tours and canoe rides.

- There are several marinas along the North Shore. Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina is in downtown Fawnskin, the North Shore Landing and West Boat Ramp are to the west (towards the dam), and the East Boat Ramp is near Stanfield Cutoff. The Lighthouse Resort Camp and Landing is the only surviving camp from the 1920s on the North Shore.

How to find us (NOTE: Hwy 330 is currently CLOSED)

From Orange County, take the 91E to 215N to 10E
From San Diego, take 15N to 215N to 10E
From Los Angeles, take 10E

THEN:

  • Exit University in Redlands.
  • LEFT on University, drive through the campus of the U of Redlands.
  • RIGHT on Lugonia (which turns into the 38).
  • Drive all the way up the mountain (about 45 min from freeway exit to Onyx Summit), then descend into Big Bear Valley.
  • After entering Big Bear City, turn LEFT onto Big Bear Blvd.
  • RIGHT at the light on Greenway.
  • LEFT on North Shore Drive.
  • Continue around the north side of our lovely lake, and you'll find Fawnskin!



From the North

  • Take Interstate 15 to Apple Valley
  • Take Bear Valley Road/Bear Valley Cutoff for 12.4 miles
  • Take Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley for 10.5 miles
  • Turn right on Highway 18 up the mountain and continue for 19.7 miles
  • Continue on North Shore Drive (Highway 38) for 6 miles


Helpful Links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fawnskin,_California

Current weather in Fawnskin from Weather.com

County of San Bernardino Economic Development Agency

Fawnskin Flyer

http://www.bigbear.com

http://www.socalsbackyard.com

http://www.bigbearchamber.com

Bear Valley Unified School District

Discover IE

http://www.at-la.com


If you have an event in Fawnskin that you would like to be included in our event calendar, please contact us at info@fawnskinchamber.com.