County of San Bernardino: Economic Development Agency

• Big Bear Attractions
• Big Bear Discovery Center
• Moonridge Zoo
• Big Bear Solar Observatory
• Big Bear Valley Historical Museum
• Lodging
• Lake Arrowhead Attractions
• Downtown Lake Arrowhead
• Lake Arrowhead Oktoberfest
• The Arrowhead Queen
• Concerts
• Star Gazing
• Accommodations
• Visitor Center
• Joshua Tree & Surrounding Communities
• The Mojave River Valley Museum
• Afton Canyon
• Mojave Road Historical Trail
• East Mojave National Scenic Area
• Rock Hounding in Barstow

• Calico Ghost Town Regional Park
• Lake Gregory Regional Park
• Prado Regional Park
• Moabi Regional Park
• Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park
• Glen Helen Regional Park
• Mojave River Forks Regional Park
• Yucaipa Regional Park
• Mojave Narrows Regional Park

• Follow a legendary route

• Go to the races

• Victoria Gardens
• Ontario Mills
• Tanger Outlet Centers

• Perfect weather year-round

Big Bear Solar Observatory

The observatory takes advantage of the excellent climatic conditions of Big Bear to study the sun.

The observatory is located in the middle of Big Bear Lake to reduce image distortion. The smooth flow of wind across the lake also reduces turbulent motions. These conditions, combined with the typically cloudless skies over Big Bear Lake and the clarity air at this elevation make the observatory a premier site for solar observations.