7 Awesome Activities to do in Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead is a fantastic Southern California day trip or weekend escape at any time of the year. With a beautiful lake, delicious food and exciting entertainment for the entire family, Lake Arrowhead offers something fun for everyone.
Explore Lake Arrowhead Village
Explore Lake Arrowhead Village
The Lake Arrowhead Village is the heart of Lake Arrowhead and is filled with fabulous shopping, eclectic dining and extraordinary entertainment. There are delicious restaurants to choose from, including Papagyos, with its outdoor patio during the summer, and the classic Woody’s Boathouse, which is a great spot during the winter to enjoy a hot meal and watch the fog roll in over the lake. Shopping includes outlets like Coach, Bass and Wilson’s Leather to locally-owned shops, such as Heart’s Desire Bookstore and Sondra’s Clothing. There are concerts every weekend during the summer at the Center Stage and unique events throughout the rest of the year, like Oktoberfest, the Wooden Boat Show and the Farmer’s Market.
Lake Arrowhead Village 28200 Hwy. 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA
The Arrowhead Queen | Photo Courtesy of Debbie Reynolds-Guyette
Take a Ride on the Arrowhead Queen
The Arrowhead Queen is a narrated boat tour of Lake Arrowhead. Since Lake Arrowhead is a private lake, the Arrowhead Queen is one of the few ways for visitors to get a full tour of the lake, including historical information and information about celebrity homes in the area. Tickets for the Arrowhead Queen can be purchased at Leroy’s Board Shop on the waterfront in the village, near the Lake Arrowhead Queen dock. The Queen is also available for private party rentals.
Lake Arrowhead Queen 28200 CA-189 Suite C100, Lake Arrowhead, CA
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The Tudor House, once owned by Bugsy Siegal, was a location for the rich and famous to partake in illegal gambling and imbibe in liquor. Today it’s a great place to eat a delightful meal, have a drink or watch a show. The Tudor House is open for special events such as brunch, band showcases and dinner theater. Check out their event page for the dates and times they are open for business.
Tudor House Productions 800 Arrowhead Villa Road Lake Arrowhead, CA
Take a Dip in Lake Gregory
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Take a Dip in Lake Gregory
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Lake Gregory 24171 Lake Drive, Crestline, CA
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Wildhaven Ranch 29453 Pineridge Dr Cedar Glen, CA
Enjoy the Mountain
Enjoy the Mountain
Enjoy the Mountain lets visitors get out in nature and explore the mountain with ATV rentals, Jeep tours, mountain bikes, fishing, hiking and geocaching. Enjoy the Mountain wants to make its customers’ safety and fun a top priority, so they make sure to give tours that explore the mountain responsibly. This tour company gives a view of Lake Arrowhead and the surrounding mountain areas that would be difficult for a tourist to explore on their own.
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