For sale · Active

337 W Big Bear Boulevard

Big Bear Lake, CA 92314

$700,000
Lot size0.5223 acres
Property typeRetail
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Listing broker / agent: THE ASSOCIATES REALTY GROUP · Sara Griffin · 951-220-4491 · CRMLS

MLS # CV26107237 · Last checked Oct 22, 2026 07:28 UTC

About this property

Thelma's Family Restaurant & Bakery is a rare opportunity to own a true Big Bear institution with decades of local recognition, loyal repeat clientele, and prime visibility on one of the busiest roads in town. This well-known restaurant and bakery has built a strong reputation for its home-style comfort food, homemade baked goods, and welcoming mountain atmosphere that keeps both locals and tourists coming back year after year. The property features a fully equipped commercial kitchen, multiple spacious dining areas, a cozy bar area, two inviting fireplaces, and extensive outdoor seating that perfectly captures the Big Bear mountain lifestyle. The large patio creates an ideal setting for year-round dining and high-volume seasonal traffic. Positioned directly on the main boulevard with exceptional frontage and constant exposure, the location benefits from heavy tourist and commuter traffic throughout all seasons. Known for hearty portions, homemade pies, famous cinnamon rolls, and longtime customer favorites like the “Hobo” breakfast special and chicken pot pies, the restaurant has become a staple dining destination in the valley. The business enjoys strong community recognition, established operational history, and a reputation for generating solid revenue with consistent customer demand. The warm mountain-style interior, family-friendly atmosphere, and flexible indoor/outdoor dining spaces make this a standout hospitality property with tremendous potential for continued growth, events, catering, expanded bar service, or enhanced entertainment concepts. A turnkey opportunity to own one of Big Bear’s most recognizable and beloved restaurant destinations.

Property details

MLS number
CV26107237
Status
Active
Type
Commercial Sale
Subtype
Retail
Lot size
0.5223 acres
County
San Bernardino
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Listing

Days on market
100

Building

Building stories
1
Entry level
1
Construction
Drywall, Frame, Log Siding, Plaster, Shingle Siding, Shake Siding, Stucco, Wood Siding
Roof
Composition

Rooms & interior

Heating
Fireplaces, Propane, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Laundry Room, Stacked

Exterior & parking

Exterior features
Misting System
Lot features
Zero To One Unit Acre, Drip Irrigation Bubblers, Garden, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers In Front, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot, Rocks, Street Level, Trees
Fencing
Average Condition, Glass, Masonry, Needs Repair, Wood

Utilities & community

Water
Public
Utilities
Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Propane, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
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Nearby public schools

Within 5 miles

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Nearby California public school locations, sorted by distance
School / districtGradesDistance
Big Bear Middle Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake 6–8 0.6 mi
North Shore Elementary Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear Lake K–5 2.0 mi
Baldwin Lane Elementary Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City K–5 4.6 mi
Chautauqua High (Continuation) Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City 8–12 5.0 mi
Big Bear High Bear Valley Unified · Big Bear City 9–12 5.0 mi

Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.

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Price and tax history

Asking price

Current asking price
$700,000
MLS-reported original asking price
$700,000
Asking prices observed by this listing service
Observed (UTC)Asking price
Oct 2, 2026 08:47$700,000

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Property taxes

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Market trends in Big Bear Lake

Active residential homes for sale in Big Bear Lake, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.

Available listings231Current authorized inventory
Median asking price$599,900231 listings with a valid price
Median asking price / sq ft$408.18229 listings with confirmed sq ft
Median days on market48231 listings with MLS-reported days

Observed price activity · past 30 days

Listings with a reduction36
Listings with an increase1

36 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.

Calculated 2026-10-22 07:43 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.

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