I flew to Big Bear in July of 1993 to attend a friend's wedding. The flight was 3 hours non-stop from Palo Alto in the club Tiger. As the airport is at an altitude of 6,700 feet, density altitude is always a concern, especially in the heat of the summer. The Tiger is not a stellar climb performer even under the best conditions, so I paid extra attention to aircraft performance. The Big Bear airport terminal sports two restaurants, and FBO, and a car rental agency.
Taxi service is available, and the town shuttle bus serves the airport.
Traffic and parking can be a hassle in the tiny community, so the shuttle helps reduce the hassle of getting about. Since I prefer putting my dollars into flying, I booked into the local Motel 6, which is cheap, reliable, and only a few blocks from the airport. I arrived at the motel about 10pm. The Big Bear Convention Center is right across the street. As I was checking in, I noticed a stream of elderly couples arriving from the convention center.