Pine Knot Village
Pine Knot Village
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Karen201011
North Las Vegas, NV66 contributions
Jun 2022
I spent about 3 hours walking around The Village by myself. Not was did I feel insecure doing so. There are plenty of shops in which to stop and browse. I visited several gift shops, one restaurant (there are several), Santa Land (really cool), and sat in the shade for quite a while. Truly enjoyed and the weather was perfect. Public restrooms are on Bartlett St behind the Chamber of Commerce.
Written 11 June 2022
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Yvonne A
Las Vegas, NV359 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Lots of different types, yes has standard souvenir shops, but has more: snack and candy, idiotic, movie museum where you can take some awesome pixs, restaurants, and have a nice walk. Public restrooms and free parking available. Lots of awnings to protect you from weather elements.
Written 5 August 2023
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Tim B
Big Bear Lake7 contributions
Plenty of free parking in the Bartlett St Parking Lot, you can walk from Veterans Park and Pine Knot Marina all the way to Northwoods Resort. Tons of small shops, galleries a movie theater and restaurants to shop, dine and unwind. Wear your walking shoes and bring a camera. Photo ops lakeside in the park or with the horse drawn Stage Coach at Village Center. Spring, Summer and Fall, one of Southern California's most beautiful destinations for lunch, or a get-a-way stay!
Written 26 April 2009
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arlene821
San Diego, CA46 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
In the mood for a walk...food...shopping? This is the place for you. Lots of interesting shops, yummy food, and lovely redone sidewalks. There is a movie theater and a theater with live performances.
While I love to be out in nature and on the lake, I always make a point of going "downtown." One of my favorites is the Copper Q, cooking store and bakery. I always get wonderful snacks there.
While I love to be out in nature and on the lake, I always make a point of going "downtown." One of my favorites is the Copper Q, cooking store and bakery. I always get wonderful snacks there.
Written 10 April 2017
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lindsayzdz
Los Angeles, CA192 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
This is just where you go when you're up in Big Bear. It's a spider web of streets with lots of little shops and restaurants. They have also installed these large heating areas where you can go stand and warm yourself up on the way to your favorite spot.
It pretty much has everything, coffee, food, bars, etc. There's also a music store and tons of gift shop type places.
It pretty much has everything, coffee, food, bars, etc. There's also a music store and tons of gift shop type places.
Written 14 November 2016
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yoliem72
Huntington Park, CA33 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
My family loves shopping and walking around while eating ice cream. The bad thing was we felt a few of the store owners were a bit racist, following us around while we looked at things and not doing the same thing to other customers. I did say to one man, "I was planning on buying quit a few things but thanks to you, I'm not".
Written 26 December 2013
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jroger69
Newport Beach, CA183 contributions
Apr 2012 • Solo
I hate to shop but not my wife. This place is a perfect spot for her to get lost for an afternoon while I bike or ski in season. Lots of small shops that don't seem to mind that my wife looks at a lot of things before buying something that she many times will return for an exchange. At an appointed time and place in the village, we meet for dinner at one of the excellent restaurants. All ends well!
Written 17 May 2012
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MelvinPusfinger
Temecula, CA703 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
The main street is not pedestrianized bythere is ample room on the side walks. There are also plenty of restaurants, ice cream parlors and other entertainment options. There are also plenty of gaudy souvenir shops which are probably best avoided. Otherwise come in as a town center, this is pleasant.
Written 30 June 2018
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Diane J
Big Bear Region, CA22 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
Stroll up and down the Village streets, get a bite to eat, enjoy live entertainment, or just sit and people watch! Plenty of parking in the near by parking lots.
Written 18 June 2018
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385eileenz
Los Angeles, CA351 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Things have changed since vacationing in Big Bear over 30 yrs. ago. There are still the souvenir shops you would expect to find but the additional restaurants with outside seating and the newer movie theatre showing 3 different films has livened up the three blocks of what I call the Village. The ice cream shoppe was filled as it was a warm day and not being a holiday week-end you could walk on the sidewalks without getting bumped by other tourists.
There is a stairway up to several small shops where used books are sold along with the usual mountain decor. Hard to find at first.
There is now The Cave which has Cover bands every week-end and that used to be the movie theatre location.
There are beautiful bright flowers planted in high containers along the main thoroughfare.
A charming little "village" but can get too crowded with too many people during holiday week-ends and all the snow bound visitors in the winter. You won't want to drive into the village if you can catch the mountain transit buses or call Uber to go into the village. Not much parking available and traffic is horrendous.
There is a stairway up to several small shops where used books are sold along with the usual mountain decor. Hard to find at first.
There is now The Cave which has Cover bands every week-end and that used to be the movie theatre location.
There are beautiful bright flowers planted in high containers along the main thoroughfare.
A charming little "village" but can get too crowded with too many people during holiday week-ends and all the snow bound visitors in the winter. You won't want to drive into the village if you can catch the mountain transit buses or call Uber to go into the village. Not much parking available and traffic is horrendous.
Written 5 June 2018
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