Just about 90 minutes from most of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, you’ll find this lovely mountain town. Spirited local businesses and a beautiful setting surround Lake Gregory. Come see for yourself!
Located just above the fray in the San Bernardino Mountains, Crestline is a hidden gem within reach. Nature lovers, adventurers, and lovers of music and art will all find something here. Crisp mountain air and gorgeous light through the trees remove you from your city woes, with (nearly) all the amenities you need for a weekend or a lifetime. A stroll around Lake Gregory is about 2.5 miles of easy trail, or you can stick to the roads if you don’t want to get your feet dirty.
Beautiful views in all directions. Paddleboats, Duffy Boat rentals, and beach access are available, and in the summer, Lake Gregory has one of the largest inflatable water parks on the West Coast. Great food and nightlife on Lake Drive, and ample provisions are available for your weekend away.
Adrenaline and nostalgia can be found nearby at Sky Park at Santa’s Village. Zip-lines, climbing walls, skating, and some of the most curated mountain bike trails in California are available, with food and adult beverage vendors on site. Skiing and snowboarding can be found as close as 30 minutes from Crestline at Snow Valley. Another 15 minutes gets you to Snow Summit or Bear Mountain.
The year-round atmosphere is highlighted by (usually light) snow, fall colors, and the coolest 4th of July Fireworks show reflecting off the lake. Of course, the hometown parade is always fun, and full of characters and local flavor. Holiday spirit is always alive and well here, with families enjoying the celebrations of their choice all around town.
Lake Drive features some great shopping and restaurants, including vintage stores, vinyl records, coffee houses, and a variety of weird and fun shopping. Top Town shops and dining are nearby and host a variety of food and shopping options.
The local mountain store, Goodwin’s, was severely damaged in the freak storm of 2023, but they have just completed the rebuild, and it’s open for business. A spectacular, fully stocked grocery & provisions store, along the lines of a Pavilions or Gelson’s. Fully featured and gorgeous. Pre-made food counter, deli, butcher, excellent produce, wine and spirits … they even have an ice cream counter. Goodwin’s is a “town center” in its own right, and has just about everything you’ll need when visiting Crestline.
The local watering holes are fun, too. The Stockade was built in the ’30s and feels like a throwback, but they’ve updated their menu, and it’s really good! Old-school wood bar, and nice people running it. They also have live music (local and touring acts) regularly, with good vibes.
