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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews

Family-friendly nature hike in Big Bear Lake

Identify indigenous plants and animal tracks with a local nature guide.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Create a candle in the Village at Big Bear Lake

Create your own custom candle — craft a unique fragrance, blend it with warm wax, and pour a personal keepsake into a beautiful vessel of your choosing, all in a cozy, creative setting.

5 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

Hike through the autumn colors

I would love for you to join me on a Big Bear local's fall colors hike. Big Bear Lake in the fall features some of the best fall colors in Southern California. Walk with me through the changing colors

5 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews

Hike and watch sunrise with Baileys and coffee

Sip Baileys and coffee while watching the sunrise over Big Bear Lake.

5 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Hike Big Bear’s secret trails with a local guide

Navigate hidden trails under the Jeffrey pines that only locals know.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Big Bear hike with Boat swim experience in harbor

Hike a secret trail with epic views, then cool off with a swim at a quiet lake harbor. This guided hike includes swimming from a private marina dock. Not a boat tour or boating excursion.

5 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Wandering Wizard Forest Adventures

Explore the forest's natural beauty and receive transformative energy healing.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviews

Hike to view sunset views Big Bear Valley

Trek to a hidden viewpoint with a hiking guide and nature writer.

5 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Big Bear Jeep tour with charcuterie picnic lunch

Explore Big Bear backroads in Jeep with a local guide & enjoy a rustic charcuterie lunch

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Bluff Lake Jeep Tour with hike

Explore hidden Bluff Lake and its scenic trails with a seasoned hiker.

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Bougie Cattle Company Ranch Tour

Welcome to the ranch where luxury meets livestock! Meet miniature Highland cattle, camels, donkeys, goats, and more while enjoying an unforgettable behind-the-scenes experience.

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Mini pinball museum

Come see and play these antique pinballs in the mini pinball museum!! Learn about the history of this once outlawed game, how to play it and how the art and culture shaped a generation.

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Craft a Olive Wreath Using Locally Grown Branches

Create a beautiful Desert Olive Wreath using fresh olive branches from the Coachella Valley. You'll transform natural materials into a wreath that captures the beauty of the desert landscape.

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Jewelry Creations with Palm Springs Flowers

Palm Springs & Coachella Valley is in bloom year round with bright beautiful flowers. I’ve preserved them for you to make personalized jewelry! We’ll meet at El Jefe Coffee shop downtown PS

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Palm Springs Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Explore Palm Springs with our GPS-triggered Driving Audio Tour Guide app. Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour. Go anytime, stop anywhere, listen offline, and enjoy lifetime access.

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Acrylic Painting at the Park

Learn to paint with acrylics in a relaxed, step-by-step guided class led by a professional artist.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Discover the evolution of wind turbines

Explore the first wind farm in the San Gorgonio Pass on an immersive tour, where expert guides share the story of the Wind Rush and why wind power remains vital to our clean energy future.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Desert Jewelry Sand Casting Experience

Learn sand casting from a jeweler with 15+ years of experience in this hands-on workshop. Cast molten metal into sand and leave with a unique, finished brass ring or pendant you made yourself.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews

Reset your body and mind through contrast therapy

Ground yourself in a power yoga flow, Infrared sauna, and cold plunge guided by a yoga instructor.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Eat a picnic brunch with rescued donkeys

Cuddle with donkeys and munch on sandwiches and sweets (kids welcome with two adults). This is a private experience for up to 6 people.

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