StarGazers Inn & Observatory is a unique luxury bed and breakfast inn featuring a spectacular gallery of space photography and an entertaining evening astronomy program.

Open year round, each stargazing opportunity is uniquely different and presents a wide range of objects to see including earth's moon, planets, galaxies, star clusters, nebula, comets, lunar eclipses, meteors, and satellites.

Even with the naked eye, the night skies are breathtaking. Just viewing the Milky Way in all its glory is impressive. When using the inn's computerized telescope views are enhanced, making exceptional observing experiences possible.

An ideal getaway for those seeking romance and relaxation, amenities include candlelit spa tub, in room fireplace, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, billiards, darts, ping pong and more. For truly unique and memorable experience, book your reservation at StarGazers Inn today.

If romance is in your stars, each of StarGazers five uniquely decorated and romantically appointed guest rooms will help set the mood. Before retiring, enjoy complimentary bubble- bath and aromatic bath oils in your deep-soak candlelit Sanijet Spa Tub for Two. Then wrap yourself in heated towels, plush terry robes and slippers .When you're ready for bed, snuggle into the soft down comforter on your luxurious queen featherbed with Cuddle-Ewe Under-Quilt topped with down comforter (Hypo-allergenic available on request.) Before falling asleep, enjoy the warmth of your gas fireplace as you watch a romantic movie with your sweetheart on your TV with VCR and DVD player.

Observatory, sauna

Payment: Cash, all major credit cards, EZ Check within 21 days of arrival date.
Deposit: One night or 50% of entire stay at time of reservation. Balance due 14 days in advance of stay.

Confirmation: Once your reservation has been confirmed and your deposit verified, you will be mailed a formal confirmation along with any other information you may have requested.

Cancellation: Should your plans change after making reservations, please notify us at least 14 days in advance to receive a 75% refund of your deposit. It will not be possible to refund any deposit of a reservation that is canceled with less than 14 days advance notice unless the canceled room is rebooked. A $50 (50% holidays) cancellation fee will be assessed. For holidays and special events, a 30-day cancellation policy is in effect.

For an inn buyout on non-holiday and special event weekends, we have a sliding scale of deposits - all non-refundable. 25% due at time of booking. 25% more at 60 days ahead. Balance in full at 30 days ahead. For an inn buyout for holidays and special events, full payment is due 60 days ahead. NO refunds.

Check-in: 3pm - 8pm. Please advise if you will be early or late. Check-out: 11am.

Weather: Each year, Big Bear is blessed with an average of 320 days of sun with blue skies by day and star filled skies at night, making it perfect for stargazing. However, weather forecasts are unreliable and clear weather cannot be guaranteed. If weather conditions are not conducive for the stargazing portion of the program using the telescope, a 'rain check' will be given (for the stargazing program only).

Children: Astronomy and stargazing program may be appropriate for older, well-behaved children. Licensing restrictions limits room occupancy to two persons, regardless of age.

Pets: No pets allowed. (Innkeeper has pets, but they are not allowed in the inn.)
Smoking: No smoking permitted in the inn. Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas.

Alcohol: Alcoholic consumption is permitted. In the future, we plan to serve wine during the evening social hour. You may also bring your own. Please consume with moderation and be observant of other guests.

Quiet Times: Some of our guest often have plans that start very early in the morning. Please keep voices, TV, and radios low after 10pm and before 8am. Please vacate the library, living room and dining room before 10pm. The game room, pool and sauna may be used until 11pm.

Refreshment Center: A refrigerator, microwave and beverage service are available in the 24-hour refreshment center located in the dining room. Per health and safety ordinances, the kitchen is off-limits to guests. Cooking is not allowed at any time in the guest areas.

Big Bear Lake is a convenient weekend getaway from Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego counties, as well as Palm Springs and Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles and Orange Counties
Take Interstate 10 east to Highway 30 and then exit onto Highway 330. Highway 330 becomes Highway 18. When you reach the Lake, turn right at the dam, head east on Big Bear Blvd. make a left on Paine Road, which then curves to the right and again becomes Big Bear Blvd. Take Big Bear Blvd. past the village to Jeffries Rd. Turn right. The StarGazers Inn is on the corner of Oak and Jefferies.

Closest Major Airport
Ontario International, Ontario, CA. Charter flights from major Southern California airports to Big Bear airport are available.