Big Bear Lake Office/Retail, Retail for Lease - Redlands/Loma Linda
Contact: Gina Thomas | ReMax Big Bear | 909-936-1464 | ginathomasbigbear@gmail.com
Outstanding Commercial Investment Opportunity in Prime Big Bear Lake Location.
Discover a premier commercial investment opportunity strategically positioned at the gateway to Big Bear Lake, California—named the #1 Best Lake in the U.S. (USA TODAY, 2025). This exceptional property is ideally situated along Big Bear Blvd, the primary commercial corridor, featuring unparalleled visibility, extensive frontage—over 275 feet on Big Bear Blvd and more than 260 feet on Mill Creek Road—multiple entrances/exits, and prominent signage possibilities. The site benefits from robust year-round exposure with an Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) of over 22,000 vehicles per day. During peak tourism months, traffic surges to a Monthly Average Daily Traffic (MADT) exceeding 31,000 vehicles, making it a prime opportunity.
The property owner is open to business partnerships, which may include site customization. Whether there is an interest in a new concept or expanding an existing brand, the space offers flexibility to accommodate various business models.
Key Property Highlights:
* Zoning: C-3 (Commercial – Visitor), accommodating a wide array of lucrative ventures including retail, restaurants, lodging, mixed-use developments, and experiential businesses.
* Lot Size: Corner lot of approximately 0.58 acres (25,000 Sq Ft), offering ample space for phased development, additional parking, patio dining, or vertical expansion.
Structures:
* Retail Corner Unit (1,242 SF): Immediately available for retail use. Adaptable for a coffee, ice cream shop, and other similar establishments with buildout.
* Rebuild Opportunity (3,735 SF): Prime redevelopment potential for customized mixed-use projects—ideal for a brewery, distillery, specialty restaurant, or boutique lodging.
* Private Cabin Unit: Fully furnished live/work cabin offering flexible lease options, ideal for long-term or seasonal rentals, or temporary relocation.
Strategic Location & Robust Market:
Benefit from a thriving tourism economy in Big Bear Lake, a year-round destination drawing over 3 million visitors annually and generating nearly $437 million in direct visitor spending (2021). With over 6 million visitor days per year, the property enjoys consistent traffic, robust visitor engagement, and strong economic vitality.
Big Bear Lake’s core commercial district is renowned for its numerous festivals and year-round attractions, drawing substantial visitors primarily from affluent Southern California counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego.
Seize this unique investment opportunity to be a part of prime commercial real estate in one of America's most celebrated lake communities—ideally positioned for long-term growth, profitability, and development versatility.
