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LA's mountain weekend escape
Big Bear is the LA-adjacent bachelorette weekend that lets you ski in the morning and pontoon by afternoon depending on season. Lakefront cabin, fire-pit nights, and a fairytale steakhouse the bridesmaids will text about.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
skiing • 6 hr
Two LA-area resorts + lift tickets
boat cruise • 4 hr
BYOB + Boulder Bay swim stop
hiking • 3 hr
Lake-view summit
spa • 3 hr
In-cabin massage therapists + cedar-facial package
luxe picnic • 2 hr
Alpine spread under pines with champagne
Where to go out
bar • balanced • $$
Mountain dive + late karaoke
beer garden • chill • $$
Pine-forest patio + tap house
Where to eat
Steak • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Cottage-style fairytale dining room
Brunch • $$ • Best for: brunch
Lumberjack-portion mountain breakfast
Where to stay
boutique-hotel • Max 4 guests
Lakefront + dock onsite
house • Max 14 guests
Hot tub + game room + dock
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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