Situated in San Bernardino County along the eastern shores of Big Bear Lake within the magnificent San Bernardino Forest Preserve is the tranquil community of Big Bear City. The city is located in interior Southern California about 60 miles east of Los Angeles, and has an estimated population of 6,000 people.

The tourism and forestry industry has long been the backbone of Big Bear City's economy. These days, the city is undergoing dramatic development aimed to diversify and further boost the prosperity of this already fertile city. This will surely signal an increase in lucrative business and employment opportunities. Many of Big Bear's residents also find plenty of opportunities in the nearby city of San Bernardino.

Often regarded as a hidden gem in the state, San Bernardino provides exceptional recreational activities. Hiking, fishing, off-roading, camping and winter sports are a sample of what can be enjoyed here. The area has somewhat become a mecca for extreme sports enthusiasts who love to experience the intensity of high altitude training in the area's clean alpine air.

Other attractions in Big Bear City include Big Bear Discovery Center, Big Bear Solar Observatory, Moonridge Zoo, and Big Bear Valley Historical Museum.