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Private Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience

Private Hike in Big Bear with Lake Swimming Experience

Overview

This is really a local's favorite hike in Big Bear that goes to one of the least known scenic lake viewpoints in Big Bear.
What is the best time to do after a sweaty summertime hike? Swim off a dock in the beautiful Big Bear Lake Harbor! The lake water is actually warmer to swim here than in the middle of the lake. One thing a lot of travelers don't know, if you rent a boat on Big Bear Lake (Very pricy) you can not swim off the rental boats. This is a great summertime experience after a hike on a hot day to get to cool off in alpine Big Bear Lake
If my guests would like to picnic off the boat afterwards they can bring lunch, beer, drinks. I will bring an ice chest for them to put their lunch in while we are hiking. I will even walk to a nearby fantastic restaurant in the village (As a foodie, I know all the best restaurants in Big Bear) & pickup to-go lunches for my hikers to enjoy on the boat after the hike if requested (For this service, hikers must Venmo me to pay for their meals)

City: Big Bear

Sun 03 Nov

Other dates

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Starting at $50.00

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Sun 03 Nov

Starting at $50.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Parking fees at dock included

Life jackets

Boat to lounge on

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kids under 13 years old they must wear a life jacket while on the dock or swimming per California law.
You can also bring fishing gear if you wish to fish off of our dock.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (20)

msmtnrepublican

Jun 2021

The lake was so perfect today for swimming with this heatwave! I'm so glad we choose to book this with Amber! We had called multiple companies about renting a boat on Big Bear and they all said we were not allowed to swim off the boat rentals. My husband and I were so thrilled that not only could we swim off the back of Amber's boat after the hike, but our lab could too!

Adrian H

Jun 2021

It was HOT when our family visited Big Bear last week. Our hiking guide arranged the hike so we could go early in the morning and do the boat swim around ten when the water was at a good temperature. Swimming in the harbor off the boat was perfect for our family with young kids as the water was not too deep and overwhelming for them. After the hike up a nearby trail, our host included life jackets on the boats for our kids to wear. We appreciated the safety measures she took with our family.