Family Fun in Big Bear Lake Area

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Hannah's Maze of Mirrors

Los Angeles, CA

★★★★★ 5 (4)

"The Maze of Mirrors is intentionally disorienting and tricky - expect to feel lost at points, but this is part of the..."

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California Academy of Sciences

San Francisco, CA

★★★★☆ 4.6 (5931)

"Don't miss the penguin feeding at 10:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m., and book planetarium show reservations in advance as they ..."

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Brainy Actz Escape Rooms Irvine

Tustin, CA

★★★★☆ 4.4 (930)

"Bring your favorite playlist for the splatter painting room to sync with the music and enhance the experience. The ac..."

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Campbell Historical Museum

Campbell, CA

★★★★☆ 4.4 (48)

"Families with young children should prioritize the interactive activity stations throughout the museum, which are the..."

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Lucky Strike Vacaville

Vacaville, CA

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1887)

"Reserve bowling lanes up to 8 days in advance, especially for group events and parties, to ensure availability and sm..."

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Victorville Candeeland Victorville

★★★★☆ 4.9 (730)

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Apple Valley Apple Valley Speedway

★★★★☆ 4.7 (354)

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Big Bear Lake Mountain Room Escapes Big Bear

★★★★★ 5 (323)

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Victorville Get Air Trampoline Park

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1160)

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Victorville Monarch Fun Zone

★★★★☆ 4.4 (371)

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Hesperia Power Play Center

★★★★☆ 4.1 (205)

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Mojave River Interpretive Center

Lory Landing features a rotating bird variety program where the species and varieties of lorys change periodically, encouraging repeat visits to see different birds
The attraction uses a controlled feeding system where staff limit the amount of bird food available per session to ensure all guests get an opportunity to hand-feed the birds

Apple Valley Speedway

Drift community heavily uses this venue, with 44 mentions of 'drift' in reviews and enthusiasts sharing track time with drift cars
Highly rated go-kart/racing venue with an impressive 4.7 star rating from 354 reviews

Scandia Family Fun Center

Family Fun Center offers comprehensive entertainment with go-karts, bumper boats, mini-golf, arcade, and thrill rides all in one location
Located in Victorville, the center serves families in the High Desert region with a diverse range of activities

Big Bear Speedway Go Karts

Free head sock provided to first-time visitors, enhancing hygiene and comfort for go-karting experience
Gas-powered go-karts offer an authentic racing experience in an outdoor track setting

Putt'n Around Golf & Karts

Mixed customer reviews suggest the go-kart track's quality has varied over time, with some reviews indicating improvements in course maintenance
Located in the scenic Big Bear Lake area, near multiple tourist attractions like Alpine Slide and North Shore Lookout Point

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Monarch Fun Zone

Axe throwing experience features iPad-based game modes that players can choose from, adding a tech-forward element to the traditional axe throwing activity
Mini golf course is only 9 holes, so purchasing an 18-hole round results in playing the same course twice

Candeeland Victorville

Implements a unique child safety identification system where both children and adults receive stickers upon entry, allowing staff to locate lost children via intercom announcement by name
The facility is described as a 'huge' indoor entertainment center with a maze component large enough that child safety identification systems are necessary, suggesting significant square footage and complexity

Get Air Trampoline Park

Victorville offers Toddler Time, dedicated sessions exclusively for jumpers 46 inches and under, with special pricing that remains honored during school breaks while allowing access to the Little Air section
The venue features Club Air, high-energy evening sessions held Friday-Saturday from 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM with special music and lighting effects, creating a distinct experience from daytime jump sessions

Riki Tiki's Indoor PlayGround

Infants 10 months and younger receive free admission with any paid admission purchase, making it uniquely accessible for families with very young babies
All-Day Pass holders get free same-day re-entry, allowing families to leave and return without additional cost

Chuck E. Cheese

Has invested over $300 million in facility updates and remodels, with the Victorville location featuring a modernized Adventure Zone with trampolines and obstacle courses
The venue offers a Summer Fun Pass for unlimited visits through Labor Day, providing families with an economical way to access entertainment throughout the summer season

Penny's Play Place

Offers inclusive amenities specifically designed for parents and caregivers, including a bathroom equipped with a changing table, pull-ups, diaper wipes, and products for mothers, demonstrating thoughtful facility design for the entire family
The venue maintains exceptionally high cleanliness standards with staff actively sanitizing and wiping down toys and play areas throughout operating hours, as repeatedly noted by multiple reviewers who observed this practice

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain

Operates year-round with seasonal activity switching - winter bobsled tracks and snow play in winter months, water slides and alpine slide in summer months
The alpine slide ride features a chairlift ascent that provides views of Big Bear Lake, with riders able to control their own descent speed on the track

Big Bear Bowling Barn

Features a photo personalization technology where guests can take pictures of themselves on a screen, and the venue implements them into funny graphics displayed during bowling gameplay
Offers Virtual Reality (VR) experience as part of their entertainment attractions, in addition to traditional bowling and arcade games

Big Bear Retro Arcade

Features games in excellent condition with authentic CRT monitors, a rarity in modern arcade establishments where most venues use LCD screens
The arcade is significantly larger on the interior than its exterior appearance suggests, creating a surprising sense of spaciousness with 50-100 games housed inside

Mountain Room Escapes Big Bear

Accommodates group sizes ranging from 1 to 100+ players depending on the room, making it unusually scalable for an escape room venue
Features a custom time limit of 60 minutes 13 seconds per room, suggesting specialized game design or calibration

Big Bear Snow Play

Features a 'magic carpet' lift system to help visitors return to the top of the tubing hill, which is specifically noted as an accessibility assistance feature
Offers glow tubing experiences with colored lights for night tubing, allowing visitors to tube after dark with special lighting effects

Big Bear Escape Room

Features highly tactile and interactive puzzles with surprising high-tech elements integrated into the room design, creating a blend of physical and digital puzzle-solving experiences
The venue is currently undergoing ongoing renovations and does not accept walk-ins, requiring guests to book online, call ahead, or email to check availability

Retro Bowl AV

Allows outside food to be brought in, as mentioned in multiple reviews and highlighted as a notable policy that accommodates groups and parties
The venue has a retro-themed atmosphere that evokes nostalgia, with one review specifically mentioning it 'had that retrofield and reminded me of my teen years of bowling'

Victor Bowl

Features neon bowling events, offering a cosmic/glow bowling experience that is frequently mentioned by visitors as a highlight of the venue
The venue has an active league program with 33 mentions of league play in reviews, including specialized senior leagues, indicating it serves as a significant community bowling hub in the High Desert region

Tomahawk Axe Throwing

Features 7 digital axe throwing games including themed options like Tic-Tac-Toe, Duck Hunter, and Zombies, going beyond traditional axe throwing
Golf simulator offers access to over 25 world-class golf courses, providing a diverse virtual golfing experience at a single location

Big Bear Alpine Zoo

The zoo focuses exclusively on locally indigenous creatures native to the Big Bear Lake region, rather than maintaining a diverse global collection
Snow leopards are among the most frequently mentioned animals in visitor reviews (80 mentions), suggesting they are a major attraction despite not being native to the region

California Route 66 Museum

Offers free admission with donations accepted, making it an accessible educational resource for families and Route 66 enthusiasts
Features a diner display as part of its Route 66 themed exhibits, capturing the iconic roadside dining culture of America's Main Street

Holiday Skating Center

Features themed skate nights including Glow-in-the-Dark sessions and a Christian/Gospel music night, making it one of the few roller rinks with explicit faith-based programming
The rink has a distinctive retro and nostalgic aesthetic that reviewers consistently mention, with recent updates including an upgraded arcade and new mural while maintaining its vintage character

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