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Hiding just two hours inland from Los Angeles, travelers will find Big Bear Lake, a spectacular mountain ... Have a date night at 572 Social, a Big Bear restaurant that offers a seafood-forward ...

Despite the challenges, a sense of optimism is rising among businesses in The Village, a hub for shopping, sightseeing and dining in Big Bear Lake that ... in at the Oakside Restaurant & Bar ...