Local
Information
Lake
Arrowhead is located in the mountains of Southern
California. Lake Arrowhead, part of the San Bernardino
National
Forest, is just 90 miles east from Los Angeles, and
a paradise of outdoor recreation and year-round beauty.
- The
earliest settlements by Europeans in this area
were due to the logging industry.
- In
the 1800's, Chinese work crews dug a series of
tunnels through the San Bernardino mountains
connecting to Lake Arrowhead.
- A
narrow gauge steam train ran along what is now "Rim
of the World" highway, through Running Springs
and into Grass Valley.
- The
tower that stands in the middle of Lake Arrowhead
is 195 feet high and is an outlet for water to
the desert below.
- The
charming Willow Woods, a local shopping community,
includes a log cabin building still in use that
date back to the early 1900's.
- Tour
companies from all over the United States include
Lake Arrowhead on their itineraries.
- The
San Bernardino Mountains present a spectacular
showcase of life by offering visitors over 2,000
species of flora and nearly 400 species of fauna.
- The
business district of Lake Arrowhead was burned
to the ground in the late 70's and was rebuilt
to current status. The pavilion, which stands
in the center of the village was the only original
building preserved.
- Many,
many movies have been filmed in lake Arrowhead,
including "Heidi", "Magnificent
Obsession", "The American President," "Space
Jam," and "The Parent Trap."
There
are many art galleries throughout the communities (many
internationally known artists make the area their home)
and there are also local theatre groups.
Twice
a year, the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Club brings in artists
from all over Southern California to showcase their
work in a lakeside Art & Wine Festival. In addition,
almost every weekend there is a craft fair, bike race,
15K run, antique boat show, community dance or some
other event held for the enjoyment of both residents
and visitors. Fourth of July fireworks over the lake
is a Southern California tradition.
Lake
Arrowhead has numerous cultural events and organizations.
The Arrowhead Arts Association has a number of jazz
and classical concert presentations during the year. Lake
Arrowhead is also the home of the Mountain Skies Astronomical
Society, the largest member organization of its kind
in the world. This group has designed a $1.8 million,
6,500 sq. ft. facility which will house a state of
the art observatory and a science education center
on a three acre site along the Rim of the World Highway.
Lake Arrowhead skies are among the best in the world
for star watching.
Enjoy
a shopping environment unparalleled in Southern California.
Towering pines rustling above your head and the breeze
from the lake make this an opportunity for leisurely
consideration of purchases from necessities to luxury
items.
Lake
Arrowhead Village is the center of resort activities
featuring a myriad of shopping from factory outlets
to boutiques. Blue Jay Village services not only the
visitor, but also the permanent and vacation home resident.
Each of the Lake Arrowhead Communities has special,
unique stores and are worth a visit!
If
you wish to enjoy Mother Nature, Lake Arrowhead is
for you. Our hiking, biking, and camping is unparalleled
in Southern California.
There
are over 50 group camps in the area as well as being
the base for camping and recreation in the National
Forest. Seasonal recreation is plentiful in our communities.
Water sports are available throughout the summer and
early fall. Beach clubs are available for swimming
and sun bathing. As Lake Arrowhead is a private lake
owned by the homeowners of Arrowhead Woods, visitors
who are not guests of property owners have very limited
use of the lake. Stream fishing, off road and equestrian
trails are nearby and great snow skiing and cross country
skiing are only minutes away.
Blue
Jay is home of the famous Ice Castle ice skating training
center. Within the communities there is also a private
yacht club, private country club with
an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and swimming
pool, a sports bar and a four-screen movie theatre.
For children, there is a wonderful Children's Museum.
The
Rim of the World Parks and Recreation District sponsors
youth and adult sports leagues as well as a variety
of other programs. Organized youth sports available
in the area include Little League, Pop Warner Football
and AYSO. For Seniors, there is a very active Senior
Center in the Twin Peaks area.
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