Many Running Springs vacation rentals are located near the Keller Peak Fire Lookout, which is open from Memorial Day through mid-November. There are excellent views of the San Bernardino Mountains and Lakes Arrowhead, Gregory, and Silverwood from here. On clear days, you can see as far as the Pacific Ocean and Santa Catalina Island. The National Children’s Forest has trees bearing children’s names which were planted after the 1970 Bear Fire. There are 2 paved trails suitable for hiking with children. The Big Bear Discovery Center also has eco-tours and events at their outdoor amphitheater.
Running Springs is the closest community to Snow Valley Mountain Resort, which focuses on alpine skiing, snowboarding, and lessons for every skill level. You might also want to visit Nordic Rim, the only cross-country ski area in southern California. This area features groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, as well as mountain bike riding and trail running in the summer. Drive a short distance to Lake Arrowhead for boating and waterskiing on hot days. When you have built up an appetite, world-class restaurants and bars are ready to serve you downtown.
Running Springs vacation rentals allow travelers to enjoy the slightly warmer winter temperatures than in Big Bear, which has a higher elevation. Running Springs’ climate is warm and temperate with rain falling mostly in the winter. There is relatively little rain in the summer. Running Springs is near alpine and cross-country ski resorts for winter sports as well as lakes for water sports such as swimming, boating, and water skiing. June is the driest month and July is usually the warmest month of the year. January is the wettest and coldest month in Running Springs.
Running Springs is located in the San Bernardino National Forest and is only 4.2 square miles in area. It is a Rim of the World community member, which is an inhabited stretch of the San Bernardino Mountains that extends 30 miles from Crestline to Big Bear. Running Springs’ name is derived from the natural streams and springs that run in the San Bernardino Mountains. Many of the springs feed into the Pacific Ocean. While enjoying Running Springs nature, be on the lookout for some the native wildlife, such as bears, mountain lions, and coyotes.
The nearest airport is in San Bernardino, CA (SBD-San Bernardino Intl.), located 10.7 mi (17.1 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Ontario, CA (ONT-Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.), which is 29 mi (46.7 km) away.
Yes, our 2019 property listings offer a large selection of 1,144 vacation rentals near Running Springs. From 402 Cabins to 631 Houses, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Running Springs for a holiday or a weekend are on HomeAway.
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HomeAway offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Running Springs. From HomeAway travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
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Yes, of course. HomeAway has 402 Cabins in Running Springs. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Running Springs include:
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Yes, you can select your preferred vacation rental with pool among our 76 vacation rentals with pool available in Running Springs. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.