Top 5 things to do in Lake Arrowhead.
We rounded up the top 5 things we love to do in Lake Arrowhead, CA.
As you all may know, we are from Orange County (born and raised) and yet a little over a year ago we had no idea Lake Arrowhead even existed! We’ve been to Big Bear several times but never Lake Arrowhead, so it’s funny to me that we purchased a cabin in an area we had little knowledge of. So if you’re like us and have never been to Lake Arrowhead and looking for things to do, whether you are staying at Piva Casa for the weekend or just looking to make a day trip (did I mention Lake Arrowhead is only 1hr 15min away from Orange County!) here are our Top 5 Things to Do in Lake Arrowhead:
SkyPark at Santa’s Village: SkyPark at Santa's Village is an Outdoor Adventure Park in the Skyforest section of Lake Arrowhead, California. One all-day pass gets you access to all their open air activities like mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, rollerblading (ice skating in the winter), rock wall climbing, zip lining, archery, plus fabulous restaurants (we loved Billy’s BBQ house), pubs & sweet shoppes.
Explore Lake Arrowhead Village: The village is a quick 10-minute drive from our cabin. The village has great entertainment and restaurants, including a few of our favs like The Lakefront Tap Room (pub style eats & drinks with views of the lake), Belgian Waffle Works, ice cream for the kids at Village Ice Cream Shop and wine and beer tasting for adults at The Grapevine and Lake Arrowhead Brewing Company. Ferry rides are also available with stunning views of the lake!
Local Hikes & Parks: If you are a nature lover, there are some great nearby hikes! Will Abell, Dogwood and Heartrock to name a few. Check out more details on the All Trails app. We also love taking our kids MacKay Park where they can zip-line and parents can enjoy breathtaking views from atop of the lake!
Skiing at Snow Valley: With 13 lifts and 240 acres of powdery terrain, Snow Valley has something for every level skier and boarder. We took our 6 year old daughter (at the time) for lessons here and had a wonderful experience. The Edge Terrain Park offers more than a mile of downhill fun with numerous hits, spines, and tabletops. Snow Valley features a wide variety of skiable and rideable trails and terrain. A favorite of skiers and boarders of all ages!
Visit Lake Gregory: We went to Lake Gregory for the first time this past summer and had such a fun experience! During the summer months, they have huge inflatables and a giant water slide for the kids, that provided hours of entertainment at a reasonable price. They also offer many other activities, like fishing, personal boat launch, nature trail loop, skate park and a variety of boat rentals (duffy, pedal, row, kayak, SUP, canoe, aqua-cycle and e-cars). You really can spend the entire day here!
Kid Friendly Cabin means less to pack.
You’ve heard me mention probably a million and one times, so are you even that surprised when I say our cabin is KID FRIENDLY? ;) I know, I know you’re all probably thinking, so what does that mean for me? For starters, it means less stress and anxiety when it comes to planning a getaway with the family. As a mom of 4, I get it! I dread packing for trips so much so that I save it all until the very morning of, then its a last minute scramble of whatever pops into my head that I think we’ll need, followed by what can actually fit in our trunk. We have a suburban, and even that is ALWAYS packed to the brim when we leave.
That being said, here’s a list of what we currently offer at the cabin for families with little children:
Crib - strategically located in master bedroom for those lovely midnight feedings.
Bunk beds - these FULL SIZE bunks can fit 2 kids per bed! With a little touch of twinkling lights, tv entertainment area & a desk with colored pencils and markers, they’ll never want to leave their kid cave!
Games - for kids and adults, because who says adults are too old for games anyways…
High chair - light, easy to move outside for those dinners under the stars. Paired with bibs, plastic utensils & plates, yes we did think of everything :)
Stroller - our cabin is in the perfect area for walks around the block to get all those wiggles out!
Noise machine & night light - for the littles who are scared of the dark or just need some white noise to put them into dreamland.
Think that covers it! Let us know if there’s something you think we should include in the comments below…
Why Piva Casa?
Piva Casa is a collection of stylish kid friendly vacation rentals. Unlike many other vacation rentals, Piva Casa homes cater to families and each home is setup to be more accommodating for parents with little children.
We invite you to give us the keys to your investment property, allowing us take it to the next level with our VIP vacation rental management services and add it to our collection of Piva Casa homes that are curated to give you that home away from home feeling and strategically located to escape the daily grind.
At the end of the day, Piva Casa is a brand. We aren’t any different than any other vacation rental or property management company. What sets us apart is the fact that we associate our brand name with each rental we add to our collection. The ultimate goal is for guests to recognize our logo, hear it’s a part of the Piva Casa collection and immediately book with us, knowing they will get a 6 star experience.
Piva Casa part of 12 Best Airbnb Rentals
Piva Casa named 12 best airbnb rentals in Lake Arrowhead, CA
Our first bit of PR and we are so excited! Online travel blogger, Territory Supply, just named us part of their 12 Best Airbnb Rentals in Lake Arrowhead, CA.
Within the article, they stated…
Pack your family up for a memorable vacation at this hidden gem beneath the trees. While it’s tucked away enough to feel like you’re removed from most neighbors, the happenings of town are only a 10-minute drive away. This home offers a space specifically for children with bunk beds, books, and toys, plus a crib provided for little ones. If you visit in the winter, be prepared do some snow shoveling – but your reward is pristine winter views of fresh white snow on green pines. Nice.
And we couldn’t agree more with everything they mentioned! Our cabin truly is catered towards families with children and we try to make it as kid friendly as possible. We’re glad other people are noticing our efforts!