GOCAL is known as the gateway to SoCal, but it’s also the gateway to outdoor fun! And who better to join you on an outdoor adventure than your favorite fur friend? Thanks to the region’s sheer variety of dog-friendly trails, you and your pup can choose from paved urban pathways to scenic mountain hikes. There’s something for every type of adventurer, all within a short drive.
Read more.Care For Big Bear
Care For Big Bear is a community-wide campaign that promotes responsible tourism, sustainability, conservation and volunteerism. The program empowers residents Read more.
Puptopia Festival returns to Big Bear Lake
Photo by Visit Big Bear.
Join us at Veterans Park in Big Bear Lake on Saturday, July 26, 2025, for Puptopia! This free, dog-centric extravaganza features agility Read more.
The mountains are barking from Big Bear Lake
Photo by Visit Big Bear.
The snow is melting and spring is blooming in beautiful Big Bear Lake! There’s nothing quite like the fresh alpine air Read more.
Say “bone-appetit” to Big Bear
Dogs are welcome at Santana & Mavericks. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
The Big Bear community is extra pet friendly, and that hospitality extends to the many restaurants that welcome your pups Read more.
