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Elgin Encounter

Resort in Big Bear Lake

ResortQuiet surroundings (no bars or transit within 250 m)
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About

Elgin Encounter is a resort to stay in Big Bear Lake. The resort is close to Time Bandit Pirate Ship and Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures, about 29.8 km from Redlands–University, about 3.1 km from Swim Beach. At roughly 2058 m of elevation, Big Bear Lake stays cooler than lower-lying areas. The most comfortable time to visit Big Bear Lake is generally June to August.

Best for

Quiet stay

no bars or nightlife within 250 m · no transit stop within 150 m · airport more than 5 km away

Location

What's nearby

  • Time Bandit Pirate Ship0.3 km
  • Gold Rush Mining Company Adventures1.2 km
  • Alpine Slide1.9 km
  • Swim Beach3.1 km
  • Bear Valley Dam Vista Point4.1 km
  • Petting Zoo4.4 km

Straight-line distances.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Big Bear City Airport (RBF) — 7.9 km → all hotels near RBF
Nearest station
Redlands–University — 29.8 km
Nearest beach
Swim Beach — 3.1 km
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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