All of these small communities are nestled within 812,000 acres of San Bernardino National Forest, giving the area a very tranquil small town feeling. Besides Lake Arrowhead, there are several other lakes in the area. Lake Gregory is the next largest and sits only 7 miles to the west of Arrowhead. Climate Lake Arrowhead has a unique climate for Southern California with four distinct seasons. In the summer the average temperatures are generally in the 80's.
Spring is especially lovely, with dogwoods in bloom, and the weather is usually sunny.
In the fal, dogwoods and oaks paint the area in a scenic array of reds, yellow and orange. Also there are a variety of antique shops and interesting art galleries. Marriage Licenses Getting married in California became much easier in January 1995. As of that date blood tests were no longer necessary for the license required to get married in this state. Licenses may be obtained from your County Clerks office.