Big Bear City California Map

About Big Bear City, California

Big Bear City is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It has a population of 11,431. The population density is 150.7 people per km². Big Bear City is located at 34.2611°N, 116.8450°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92314.

Big Bear City rests in a high mountain basin, a world away from the arid plains below, where pine and fir trees cloak the slopes in a verdant embrace. It lies 19.4 miles north-east of Yucaipa, CA (from Yucaipa, CA: bearing 36°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east-north-east of Big Bear Lake. The air here, crisp and carrying the scent of resin, often hums with the lively chirping of unseen birds, a constant counterpoint to the rustling of needles in the breeze. Jagged granite formations, weathered by eons, punctuate the landscape, their rough textures catching the sunlight and casting long, dramatic shadows across the uneven terrain. In this alpine setting, the sky seems impossibly vast, a canvas of deep blue that deepens to an indigo hue as dusk settles, silhouetting the dark, stoic silhouettes of the surrounding peaks. The history of Big Bear City is deeply intertwined with its natural bounty, its beginnings tied to the allure of the pristine lake and the surrounding forests. Logging once dominated the local economy, the rhythmic thud of axes echoing through the valleys, but today, tourism has taken root, drawing visitors to the slopes for winter sports and the shimmering waters of the lake in warmer months. The legacy of early settlers, who braved the rugged mountain passes, can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the independent spirit of its inhabitants. This alpine village, a refuge from the heat and hustle, offers a distinct sense of place, where the pace of life slows to match the gentle drift of clouds across the formidable mountain skyline.

About This Big Bear City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Big Bear City, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.261118, -116.84503. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Big Bear City and San Bernardino County.

Detailed location data for Big Bear City includes the ZIP code (92314), telephone area code (909), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment (Bear Valley Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Big Bear City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.