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Black Bear Cottages Directions
Black Bear Cottages is located at 577A Bonanza Trail. . When traveling to the Big Bear area, there are three routes to choose from. State Hwy 330 / Hwy 18 through Running Springs is the fastest and easiest route. However, it can get congested on weekends and busy holidays. Highway 38 through Redlands is a bit longer but is the most scenic route and often has less traffic. Finally there is Highway 18 through Lucerne Valley which gets less snowfall during storms and has the least amount of mountain driving. The Highway Patrol recommends, and we agree, that you always carry chains in your vehicle when traveling in the Winter months.
ROUTE 1: HWY 330 / HWY 18 THROUGH RUNNING SPRINGS
From the Los Angeles Area:
Take the 210 Freeway East to Hwy 330 East. Hwy 330 goes through Running Springs and turns into Hwy 18. Continue on Hwy 18 and turn right when you arrive at the Big Bear Dam. Continue on Hwy 18 (Big Bear Blvd) 4.1 miles just past the first stop light at Paine Road. Turn left at Bonanza Trail (look for the Quiznos sign on your left) and go 2 blocks to 577A Bonanza Trail on your right.
From Orange County or South Bay Area:
From Orange County or South Bay Area:
Take the 91 East to the 215 Freeway North to the 210 East, then follow the directions above.
From San Diego Area:
Take Interstate 15 North to the 215 Freeway North to the 210 East, then follow the directions above.
ROUTE 2: HWY 38 THROUGH REDLANDS
From the Los Angeles Area:
Take Interstate 10 East, past Hwy 215 to the Orange Street exit (Hwy 38). There
will be a stop sign at the bottom of the off-
From Orange County or South Bay Area:
Take the 91 East to the 215 Freeway North to the 210 East, then follow the directions above.
From San Diego Area:
Take Interstate 15 North to the 215 Freeway North to the 210 East, then follow the directions above.
From the Phoenix or Palm Springs Area:
Take Interstate 10 West to Yucaipa. Take the County Line Road off-
ROUTE 3: HWY 18 THROUGH LUCERNE VALLEY
From Los Angeles , Orange County and San Diego Area:
Take the 210 Freeway North or Interstate 10 East (from LA or Orange County) to Interstate 15 North (or simply take Interstate 15 North from San Diego) to the Bear Valley Road exit in Victorville. Go East on Bear Valley Road to Hwy 18 and turn right. Continue on Hwy 18 to Lucerne Valley and follow Hwy 18 up the hill to Big Bear where it turns into Hwy 38. Follow the road along the North Shore of Big Bear Lake to the Stanfield Cutoff, turn left and proceed across the lake. At the stop light, turn right onto Big Bear Blvd and go 2.7 miles to Bonanza Trail (look for the Bowling Barn on your left). Turn left onto Bonanza Trail and go 1 block to 577A Bonanza Trail on your left.
From Las Vegas Area:
Take Interstate 15 South to Hwy 247 South in Barstow. Continue on Hwy 247 until it turns into Hwy 18 in Lucerne Valley. Follow Hwy 18 up the hill to Big Bear where it turns into Hwy 38. Follow the road along the North Shore of Big Bear Lake to the Stanfield Cutoff, turn left and proceed across the lake. At the stop light, turn right onto Big Bear Blvd and go 2.7 miles to Bonanza Trail (look for the Bowling Barn on your left). Turn left onto Bonanza Trail and go 1 block to 577A Bonanza Trail on your left.
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