The San Bernardino Mountains are a treasure to Southern California. While much of the southland is a desert environment, the mountains provide a change of scenery and new opportunities. When you explore the San Bernardino Mountains, you get a chance to see a side of Southern California that isn't often experienced.
For one, the pine forests of the mountains are a unique biome and are home to many plants and animals not found elsewhere in Southern California. Because of this, the federal government has protected much of the forests here, and San Bernardino National Forest contains more than 800,000 acres of forest--including five wilderness areas.
That's not to say that the San Bernardino Mountains are simply wild. On the contrary, the areas that have seen development--like the one around the Big Bear Lake area--provide access points to this precious natural treasure. Tourists come each year to enjoy the hiking, skiing, and water sports that they can't find in other parts of the southland.
To get in on the action, give Marina Resort a call to make reservations for our lodging on Big Bear Lake. Our comfortable rooms are close to everything and make a great base of operations for exploring the San Bernardino Mountains. The area becomes more popular with each passing season, so be sure to make your reservations early so you can find your share of the fun!