40277 Big Bear Blvd

Big Bear Lake, CA Active Development
The Site

Located at the primary gateway into Big Bear Lake, 40277 Big Bear Blvd is a 0.58-acre C-3 zoned commercial site with 275+ feet of frontage on Big Bear Blvd and 260+ feet on Mill Creek Road. The site comprises three structures totaling approximately 4,977 SF plus substantial open land for outdoor activation, parking, and future expansion.

Why Big Bear Lake

Big Bear Lake is a year-round destination with two distinct peak seasons — winter ski and summer lake. The numbers reflect a market that's already here.

#1Best Lake in the U.S. — USA Today 2025
3MAnnual visitors to Big Bear Lake
6MVisitor days annually
$437MDirect visitor spending (2021)
22KAverage daily traffic (Caltrans AADT)
31KPeak monthly daily traffic (Caltrans MADT)
Year-round Dual peak seasons — winter ski & summer lake — delivering consistent demand across all twelve months
Site Details

The numbers

Address40277 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA
ZoningC-3 Commercial – Visitor
Lot Size±0.58 acres / 25,000 SF
Frontage275+ ft Big Bear Blvd · 260+ ft Mill Creek Rd
StructuresRetail Corner (1,242 SF) · Rebuild Canvas (3,735 SF) · Private Cabin
Traffic22,000 AADT / 31,000 MADT
LocationGateway entry — between Boulder Bay and the Village
Architectural concept sketch showing the corner retail building elevation at Big Bear Blvd and Mill Creek Road

Concept sketch — subject to planning approval

The Vision

The vision for this site

The planned activation centers on three concepts designed for locals first, visitors second. The goal is a place Big Bear actually needs, not another tourist trap.

Full activation is expected to generate permanent local employment across all three concepts.

Craft Brewpub A neighborhood brewpub serving house-brewed beer and food in a space built for the community.
Specialty Coffee & Ice Cream A specialty coffee concept with local ice cream — designed for morning regulars and afternoon visitors alike.
Community Gathering Space Outdoor and flexible indoor space for events, markets, and the kind of gathering Big Bear has always been good at.
Architectural concept sketch showing the outdoor patio and community gathering space perspective

Concept sketch — subject to planning approval

The Property

Site photography

40277 Big Bear Blvd site — street view looking east
Site exterior showing existing retail structure
Site lot showing open land for future development
Connect

Let's talk.

Whether you're a community partner, potential collaborator, investor, or neighbor — I'm always open to a conversation.

Pacific Hawk Ventures, LLC