September is one of the best months for activities on Big Bear Lake as we enjoy the last of the warmer weather before the onset of fall. At the peak of summer, the lake water can get in the low 70° range. This is great weather for boating, fishing, and even swimming on the lake. It’s a great opportunity for your family to “dive in” and enjoy some of the great water activities on Big Bear Lake.
Thursdays offers ladies only a fun time with the “Babes on Boards” potluck and paddle board event at Captain John’s Fawn Harbor and Marina. This fun event is limited to ladies only, and we’re told it’s an absolute blast. Be sure to call ahead for details, as there is an age requirement. Contact Serena Saunders at 909-866-6478 for more details.
The entire family can enjoy stand up paddle boarding with mid-week rentals at Captain John’s. Paddle boarding is great fun, and definitely gets easier the more you practice. And with the warmer lake water this time of year, you won’t suffer at all when you slip into the water.
Want to just spend some time on the lake? You can rent anything from a little canoe to a 12 person boat at Captain John’s. Spending an afternoon just drifting around the lake with no real destination can be amazingly relaxing. Grab a good book, some cool refreshments and a light lunch. You’ll quickly find the gentle lapping of the lake water against the hull of the boat to be supremely relaxing.
September usually offers some good trout and bass fishing, so we recommend all anglers pack their gear to enjoy some fun as well. There’s nothing quite like serving up the amazingly fresh catch of the day when you were the one to catch it. Our luxury Big Bear vacation rental cabins and estates all have full kitchens with the utensils you’ll need to cook up a gourmet meal.
If you choose to venture off the lake, there are some very special events taking place in Big Bear during September. The annual Oktoberfest celebration kicks off September 13th and runs weekends through October 25th. Many of our guests make this an annual event. Oktoberfest brings great fun to town. It’s that time of year you can sample dozens of exotic beers from around the world, and polka till you just can’t polka any more. The kids will have a great time as well with dance contests and tons of activities just for them. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, beer, and polka. There are few things needed beyond these to enjoy a fulfilled life. Except maybe some quality time in a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin in Big Bear. And lederhosen.
September 19 – 21st Big Bear hosts the 15th annual International Film Festival. This event keeps getting bigger every year, and it’s a great time for film buffs. You’ll get a chance to do some star gazing, since we usually see a handful of famous actors in town for the event. There are over 100 films screened during the festival, and you can also participate in seminars and panels for both film makers and film fans alike. Be sure to book your cabin and get your tickets in advance. It’s a busy weekend, and we often get booked up in advance.
Check out all of our Big Bear vacation rentals at this link. And if you’re in the mood for a getaway elsewhere, follow these links to view our other properties in Park City, Southern California Beaches, Mammoth Mountain, and Villa la Estancia in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. A well planned weekend away in a Five Star Vacation Rental cabin or estate will recharge your batteries and equip the entire family for the challenges back at home. Call us today at 310-800-5454, and we’ll help you plan the vacation of a lifetime.
Your bodies may well be going through the motions of a post-summer reality, but there’s really no reason to surrender your mind to this eventuality. Much of your daily routine can be handled quite well without devoting your entire attention to it, right? Spreadsheets and calendars already have boxes on them, and you just need to punch in a bit of text. Heck, most of those reports you’re preparing can practically write themselves. And unless you really are a brain surgeon or rocket scientist, this really isn’t brain surgery or rocket science. So why not allow your mind to continue in summer vacation mode for a while longer? We can’t think of any compelling reason to pull you back. In fact, we’ve cooked up a few reasons that you should remain in vacation mode for at least another several weeks. Take a look at some of the fun things that you can do in Big Bear in September:
September 19-21 also sees the arrival of the 15th annual Big Bear Film Festival. This is a great event for film buffs of all stripes. You can rub elbows with industry leaders, and there’s usually some great star gazing if you can peer behind that sea of over-size sun glasses to pick out the “A” listers that fly into town for the occasion. This is a very popular event, and you should get your tickets in advance. This year there will be over 115 movies shown at different venues around town, and there will be a great selection of 3D films to choose from as well. You can buy your tickets at 
The fourteenth annual Big Bear Lake International Film Festival will be rolling out the red carpet on the weekend of September 20th through the 22nd. The festival has earned rave reviews over the years including being named as one of the top 50 film festivals world wide. That’s quite an honor considering there are nearly 5000 different festivals around the globe each year. If you’re a film maker or a film buff, it’s one of the most exciting events of the year, and a must-see.
