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Every Stay Gives Back

Learn how staying in Big Bear Lake makes a difference and supports sustainable tourism and conservation in our valley.

Kind Traveler is proud to partner with Visit Big Bear and local lodging businesses to advance responsible tourism efforts in the Big Bear Valley. Through Kind Traveler's Every Stay Gives Back program, a portion of guest stays with participating lodging partners supports the mission of local charities, creating a sustainable future here in the Big Bear Valley.

Big Bear's Every Stay Gives Back program supports Care for Big Bear, the Southern California Mountains Foundation and conservation work at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo.

Thanks you to the following lodging partners for committing to a sustainable Big Bear for generations to come!

A Chalet

Big Bear Lakefront Cabins

Sessions Retreat & Hotel

Big Bear Vacations

Awesome Vacation Rentals

Get to Know the Causes

Southern California Mountains Foundation

The Southern California Mountains Foundation believes passionately that people need public land. For 32 years, this non-profit has worked to protect those lands. The organization's efforts include conservation initiatives, innovative environmental education, and operation of the largest discovery center and local corps serving the Inland Empire. All of these efforts are designed to empower people to learn and protect the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest.

A digital logo for the Southern California Mountains Foundation, their logo has a pine cone with trees in the background.
A pair of volunteers on the lakeside picking up trash with their grabbers to Care For Big Bear.

Care for Big Bear

Care for Big Bear is a community-wide campaign advocating for responsible tourism, volunteering to protect the environment, and preservation of the region's natural surroundings. The campaign is deeply committed to empowering the Big Bear community through cooperation of locals and visitors. It's also a call to action for all who love Big Bear to actively engage in helping to preserve and protect the stunning region for future generations.

Friends of Big Bear Alpine Zoo

An organization whose mission is to support and ensure the success of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, this local nonprofit focuses on inspiring understanding, respect, and environmentally responsible action concerning the stewardship of wildlife and wildlife habitats. Their efforts include conservation, education, volunteer support, and fundraising.

A resident owl at Big Bear Alpine Zoo