Lake Arrowhead Activities are an interesting mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment in a pretty old-style.
Shopping
1. Coach
Looking for some souvenirs to surprise your loved ones after touring Lake Arrowhead? This shop has your interests in mind. Located in the village, 30 minutes north of San Bernardino, Coach is not your typical retail store or outlet. It has deals with up to 50% discount off goods bought.
2. Bass Shoe Outlet
They have lots of good quality clothing and the regular bass shoes. Need I say more? It is a good place for reasonable priced clothes and shoes. It always has a sale or promotion going on. Besides, they have a reward program, which will save you some coins. Therefore, along with the other Lake Arrowhead activities that you plan to do this should be on the top of your list.
3. Pendleton Outlet
Popularly known for its premier wool apparel & blankets, but now also sells non-wool clothing, décor items & linens. It has fantastic deals on the traditional Pendleton Brand. Their staff is amazing and friendly going above and beyond to help the customer.
Dining
Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner is some of the activities in Lake Arrowhead. With a magnificent lakefront and great food, there is a wide selection of restaurants to eat from. It depends on the price and the type of food you are interested in.
1. Papagayos Mexican Restaurant
This restaurant has been highly rated because they serve delicious food in a fun atmosphere. There is a tradition each year where they switch from regular Patio Tacos to the German favorites, Knockwurst and polish sausage for the festival known as Oktoberfest.
2. Belgian Waffle Works
It is a family-owned restaurant located in the Lake Arrowhead Village with an extensive menu. Their menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, salmon, Angus beef, vegetarian patty sliders and the most famous of them all is the 17 specialty waffles.
3. California Thai Cuisine and Arrowhead Bar
Perhaps among all the Lake Arrowhead activities for the party lovers, this bar and restaurant are the best in town as it throws in a happy hour Monday through Friday 3 pm to 6 pm in the night club. There are also karaoke nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays featuring live bands.
4. Woody’s Boathouse Restaurant
This restaurant serves good food right on the waterfront of Lake Arrowhead. The picturesque restaurant offers a casual, friendly and inviting atmosphere. The number of guests is over 200 with Lake Views from every table. There is also a beautiful patio available.
The menu of Woody’s Boathouse restaurant offers an extensive selection of pasta, steaks, sandwiches, pizzas and much fresh fish/seafood selection. The most popular meal is the Sunday Brunch with omelet and waffle bar along barbecue meats and a giant boatload of salad. A large selection of homemade desserts is thrown in as a complimentary.
Entertainment
1. Rim Bowling Alley
It has not only a hot spot for bowling but also a bar and Giuseppe’s Italian Pizzeria restaurant. The alley also has a Subway restaurant inside located in Crestline, California. It’s a fun place for everyone with the love of food, bowling, and video games
2. Blue Jay Cinema
One of the most exciting Lake Arrowhead activities is to watch the latest movies shown in this theater. It is a suitable place to go if you need some change of scenery.
3. Lake Arrowhead Repertory Theater Company
It is located on the site of Bugsy Segal’s Historic Speakeasy and Mountain Hide- Away. It is a dinner theater and a venue for entertainment for this company. You can also catch a show all year round or listen to music while enjoying brews and burgers on many Wednesdays and Saturdays.
4. Southern California’s largest free concert series
This summer concert series is free to the public and usually begins at 6.30pm, and the beer garden opens 30 minutes before the show start time. Therefore, for the free concert lovers, this should be on the top of your list of all the Lake Arrowhead activities that you plan to do.
5. Oktoberfest in Lake Arrowhead Village
This festival features more authentic German, and craft brews as compared to any other Oktoberfest in Southern California. It starts from September through October and is attended by people across the geographical divides. Admission is free, and the German food is excellent. You can also enjoy the display of special German cars. This is a highlight of the activities in Lake Arrowhead.