Use Google
MAP and DIRECTIONS for driving from LA area, LAX and ONT airports to
A modification of the Google route is to use I-10E instead of I-210E
(easier to navigate but heavy traffic):
In Big Bear Valley
Immediately after you pass Fawnskin, turn right from CA-38 onto North Shore Lane
under the blue sign "BOAT RENTAL" (#27 in Google directions). Drive for about
0.2 mi, the observatory will be on your left side.
At the Observatory
Turn into the drive way (away from the lake) and use
BBSO plan to locate your destination. You may park in either upper of
lower parking lot. The front office is located in the Admin Building,
entrance from the porch. Offices are also located in the Cowley Lodge Annex.
Area Info
For more information on Big Bear Area visit Official site of Big Bear Lake Resort Association
, explore Google links to
Big Bear or ask Vasyl at vayur@bbso.njit.edu
Traffic Reports
Big Bear Solar Observatory at 40386 N. Shore Lane, Big Bear City, CA 92314.
*) From I-605 Take the I-10 E continue toward San Bernardino/Redlands
*) Take CA-30 N toward Mnt Resorts/Big Bear Lake
If you miss this turn, drive for about 0.9 mi and turn right onto North Shore
Lane under the brown sign "SERRANO Camp". Drive for about 0.7 mi,
the observatory will be on your right.