Use Google MAP and DIRECTIONS for driving
from: LA area, LAX and ONT airports
to: CA-38/North Shore Ln
A modification of the Google route is to use I-10E instead of I-210E
(easier to navigate but heavier traffic):
*) From I-605 take I-10E, continue toward San Bernardino/Redlands
*) Take CA-30 N toward Mnt Resorts/Big Bear Lake.
See Google
Traffic Report
Immediately after you pass Fawnskin, turn right from CA-38/North Shore *Drive*
onto North Shore *Lane* under the blue "BOAT RENTAL" sign. Drive for about
0.2 mi, the observatory will be on your left.
If you miss this turn, drive for about 0.9 mi and turn right onto North Shore
Lane under the brown "SERRANO Camp" sign. Drive for about 0.7 mi,
the observatory will be on your right.
Turn into the drive way (away from the lake) and use
BBSO plan to locate your destination. You may park in either upper of
lower parking lot. The front office is located in the Admin Building,
entrance from the porch. Offices are also located in the Cowley Lodge Annex.
Accomodation at the Cowley Lodge.
*) Accomodations are available at BBSO to collaborating visitors.
*) For hotel accommodations we recommend the
Best Western Chateau here in Big Bear Lake. Please contact Celine Dodds with Best Western at (909) 866-6666
or Email her at celinedodds@bestwesternbigbear.com and let her know you want the discounted rate for
Big Bear Solar Observatory.
*) There is no food service at the observatory. Visitor accommodations have
one common equipped kitchen. The nearest stores and restaurants are in the
City of Big Bear Lake (~4ml).
*) Wireless internet, coin washer and dryer are available.
For more information on Big Bear Area visit Official site of
Big Bear Chamber of Commerce or explore Google links to
Big Bear.