The Lake Arrowhead Communities

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The phrase “It’s a Chamber of Commerce Day” is heard frequently throughout the Lake Arrowhead Communities. The Lake Arrowhead Communities are located in the mountains of Southern California. The Lake Arrowhead Communities, part of the San Bernardino National Forest, are just 90 miles east of Los Angeles, and a paradise of outdoor recreation and year-round beauty. It’s all about the weather! It’s easy to read statistics regarding the weather in The Lake Arrowhead Communities, but one can not do justice to the fabulous weather by using a chart. Each season is very distinct here and each day brings the beauty of Mother Nature to the forefront of the lives of those who reside and visit here.

Every year begins in the Lake Arrowhead Communities crisp, clear, and often white. While snow is a wonderful part of living here, seldom is it an inconvenience as the major roads are kept relatively free from snow and are open most of the time. Winter is a quiet time in Lake Arrowhead, yet visitors do flock to the mountains to experience the snow. When thoughts turn to skiing and snow play, there’s no better place to visit than the Lake Arrowhead Communities.

Spring brings vivid color to the Lake Arrowhead Communities. As bright daffodils and tulips usher in warmer temperatures, birds chirp, wildlife frolics and new life explodes throughout the area.

Summer is just about perfect ~ never too warm and never too cool. It’s not so much the weather though; it’s the sounds that make the summer memorable. Ski boats on the lake, the lapping of the water, children playing and the daily light breeze rustling through the pines. Summer is the time to make the most out of outdoor life; it’s very hard to stay indoors from May through September.

The mountains come alive in the fall with colors of dark golds, reds, and oranges. The trees and a variety of vegetation put on a show for those who come to the mountains in October and November. Couple the spectacular color with warm days and cool evenings and that adds up to a simply glorious season.

Yes, every day is a Chamber of Commerce day within the Lake Arrowhead Communities and it is something all who are fortunate enough to live or visit here have the opportunity to experience and appreciate.

So Why Vacation in the Lake Arrowhead Communities?
What makes the Lake Arrowhead Communities stand apart from other So. Cal vacation destinations?

Special events year round, lodging priced to accommodate everyone, family and pet friendly, restaurants for every pocketbook, seasonal sports, you name it, the Lake Arrowhead Communities have it. By the way, did you know over 120 movies have been filmed in the Lake Arrowhead area? Movies such as Next, American President, Space Jam, the remake of Parent Trap…

And it is ONLY 90 minutes from most places in Southern California.

Yes, you can go to the beach or to the desert, but there is only one area deemed “The Jewel of Southern California” and that is the Lake Arrowhead Communities – perfect all year long.

So many places claim to inspire, rejuvenate and relax. But in the middle of Southern California, there is one place that is safely out of reach of the congestion and frenzied pace of city life – the Lake Arrowhead Communities.

With shopping, dining and plenty of year-round entertainment and activities, the Lake Arrowhead Communities are great for families or couples and don’t forget to bring your favorite four-legged friend as the Lake Arrowhead Communities are a very pet-friendly destination.

The Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce sponsors many events throughout the year geared to both the visitor and the local residents. A cornerstone event for the community is the Annual Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show. The Boat Show happens on the first weekend in June.

There is nothing quite like the sound of wood on water…

Southern Californians have the opportunity to see some of the most rare and beautiful antique and classic wooden boats still in existence on Lake Arrowhead at the Annual Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show which takes place the first weekend in June at Lake Arrowhead Village.

The show features over 40 wooden boats, moored on the water at Lake Arrowhead, on two separate docks. Each year’s collection represents various classic boat manufacturers of days gone by including Chris Craft, Century, Gar Wood, Thompson, and a few other lesser known but equally impressive companies.

The Lake Arrowhead Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show is the premier wooden boat show in Southern California and the only one in the area that is judged. This is the first event of the summer season in the Lake Arrowhead Communities and one of the biggest of the year.

Another very special event is the annual Home Tour, this year in its 36th year. The Lake Arrowhead Communities are full of spectacular homes and the only way to view some of the most impressive residences in the area is to participate in the annual Home Tour. For 35 years, a wide variety of homes have been featured – from lakefront mansions to historic cabins, the annual Home Tour shows off the best of the Lake Arrowhead communities.

The Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce will be presenting their 36th annual Home Tour on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 9am – 5pm.

The tour showcases 4 stunning homes, one available only via boat shuttle, along with a wine and cheese reception at the private Burnt Mill Beach Club and a souvenir wine glass. Only 1500 tickets are sold for the event.

Lake Arrowhead is also home to the largest FREE summer concert series in Southern California. Running May through September, thousands enjoy over 40 exceptional shows every Friday, Saturday and Holiday evening at Center Stage in Lake Arrowhead Village. Free festival seating is available on a first come, first served basis. See our Calendar of Events section of the website for the concert listings.

Lake Arrowhead Village also is host to the largest FREE admission Oktoberfest in Southern California. Running on weekends throughout the month of October, Center Stage is transformed into a fabulous Beer Garden with music, dancing and lots of family fun.

Both the Summer Concert Series and Oktoberfest are packed with attendees, so plan to arrive early to get a seat and enjoy the day.

We hope you will enjoy perusing our website. You will find answers to all of your questions within these pages. Should you need additional assistance, don’t hesitate to call the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce at (909) 337-3715 or email us at info@lakearrowhead.net.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS