Big Bear, California
Elevation: 6,717 feetLake Area: 7 miles long, 23 miles around
Estimated sunshine: over 300 days/year
Rainfall: Average annual rainfall is 35 inches at the west end of the lake, 25 inches at Big Bear City in the middle, and 15 inches in the east-end area.
A city in San Bernardino County, California along the south shore of Big Bear Lake, located 25 miles (40 km) northeast of the city of San Bernardino. The population was 5,438 at the 2000 census. Surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake is a year-around resort destination for Southern California.
Big Bear City
An unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, California immediately east of Big Bear Lake. The population was 5,779 at the 2000 census.
