ITH Big Bear Retreat Center and Hostel
Budget-friendly hostel with private and dorm rooms, free daily activities including hikes and tours.
ITH Big Bear Retreat Center and Hostel is a hostel in Big Bear Lake, which sits at about 6,750 ft in the San Bernardino Mountains. It's walk to the village — roughly 0.3 miles from Pine Knot Village — and near the slopes, about 1.1 miles from Snow Summit and Bear Mountain.
Best for: 💵 Budget travel
📍 Walk to the Village (~0.3 mi) · 🎿 Near the slopes (~1.1 mi)
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Located in Big Bear Lake, California. Use the map above or get turn-by-turn directions from your current location.
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The closest beaches, trails and restaurants to this property (straight-line distance — driving is a little longer). Tap through for hours, fees and parking.
🏖️ Swim beaches
- McDill Swim Beach at Meadow Park · ~0.2 mi
- Ski Beach Park · ~0.2 mi
- Holloway's Marina & Beach · ~1.7 mi
🥾 Hiking trails
- Woodland Interpretive Trail · ~1.2 mi · Easy
- Cougar Crest Trail · ~1.2 mi · Moderate
- Bertha Peak via Cougar Crest Trail · ~1.2 mi · Moderate
🍽️ Places to eat
- Grizzly Manor Cafe · ~0.2 mi · American, Breakfast
- Big Bear Coffee Roasting Company · ~0.2 mi · Coffee, Espresso
- Café Crêpe · ~0.2 mi · French Crêpes, Coffee
ITH Big Bear Retreat Center and Hostel FAQ
Where is ITH Big Bear Retreat Center and Hostel in Big Bear?
It's at 657 Modoc Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 — walk to the village, about 0.3 miles from Pine Knot Village, and about 1.1 miles from the Snow Summit and Bear Mountain ski resorts.
Is ITH Big Bear Retreat Center and Hostel pet-friendly?
This property isn't listed as pet-friendly. See our pet-friendly Big Bear stays for options that are.
What amenities does ITH Big Bear Retreat Center and Hostel have?
Free Breakfast, Shared Kitchen, Hot Tub, Game Room, Free Activities, BBQ, Garden.