🍂 Lake Arrowhead & Big Bear Lake Fall Memories

｜Big Bear Village Golden-hour lake views here are super photogenic 📸, and the village is perfect for a relaxed stroll. Even in late fall, you can feel the early Christmas spirit already in the air 🎄. Plenty of cute shops, cozy cafés, and local eats to explore! ｜🎢 Mine Shaft Alpine Coaster Not too high—you control your own speed! Two adults can ride together, and it loops around a small hillside. The ride is short and not overly thrilling. ⚠️ Heads-up: I never received the paid ride video they promised—possibly a scam. ❌ ｜Lake Arrowhead Village A compact, charming lakeside village where chubby swans glide gracefully across the water 🦢. Lots of souvenir shops and lovely sunset views—especially dreamy in autumn light. 🌅 ｜🏠 UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge A forest retreat originally built as a faculty lodge, featuring rustic vintage cabins. Each standalone duplex cabin has two floors—living area and bedroom downstairs, another bedroom upstairs. Cozy fireplace included (extra wood available at the front desk). ✨ At night, the starlit sky feels straight out of a fairytale. 📍 *850 Willow Creek Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352* 💰 *$200–300+/night, bookable on Ctrip* ｜🍽️ Cliffside Dining at Hortencia's at the Cliffhanger Mexican restaurant with so-so food—the grilled fish was a bit fishy for my taste 🌮😅. Still, the cliffside setting is unique and totally Instagram-worthy! Perfect mountain escape for autumn colors, crisp air, and cozy cabin vibes—just a couple hours from LA. 🍁🚗 #BigBearLake #LakeArrowhead #CaliforniaMountains #FallTravel #CabinLife #WeekendGetaway #LosAngelesEscapes #AutumnVibes #TravelDiary #CaliforniaAdventures