Work With Us — Partner with Discover Big Bear Lake

Showcase Your Business to Big Bear’s Most Engaged Audience

Discover Big Bear Lake is more than just a travel guide — it’s a trusted insider resource connecting visitors and locals to the very best Big Bear has to offer. From restaurants and lodging to activities and events, we highlight the businesses that make this mountain town so special.

If you’re a business owner, property manager, or event organizer who believes your brand belongs among the best of Big Bear, we invite you to work with us.

Who We Work With

We partner exclusively with businesses and organizations that share our values of quality, authenticity, and outstanding guest experience.

✅ Restaurants & Cafés — Local dining spots can request a feature or review. Please note that all reviews are conducted anonymously — we do not disclose when or where we dine. Our goal is to provide readers with honest, unbiased insight.
You may, however, submit high-quality photos or media to accompany your review.

✅ Vacation Rentals — If you manage or represent a property listed on VRBO, we can work with you directly. We are official VRBO affiliates, which means your property may qualify for additional exposure opportunities.
We do not work with Airbnb properties at this time.

✅ Local Businesses & Attractions — From outdoor guides and shops to spas, wedding venues, and breweries, we love showcasing Big Bear businesses that offer genuine mountain hospitality and memorable experiences.

✅ Event Organizers — We feature local events that align with our audience’s interests. Depending on the event, we may request a special discount or promo code for our readers. Events are listed at our discretion based on relevance, timing, and community value.

Why Partner With Discover Big Bear Lake

• Highly Targeted Local Audience: Our readers are actively planning trips and looking for trusted recommendations in Big Bear Lake.
• Authentic Exposure: Every feature is written from first-hand experience or verified local insight.
• Long-Term SEO Benefits: Your feature lives permanently on our site and is optimized to appear in Google searches for Big Bear-related keywords.
• Multi-Channel Reach: We share select features across our social media and partner platforms, expanding your visibility beyond our site.

Our Standards

We only promote businesses we genuinely believe in.

If your business does not meet our quality standards or provide the level of service our readers expect, we reserve the right to decline partnership requests or remove listings at any time.

Our reviews are independent, factual, and honest — not paid advertisements.
Submitting materials or requesting a feature does not guarantee inclusion.

Partnership & Advertising Options

• Featured Business Listings
• Sponsored Articles
• Banner Ads or Sidebar Features
• Seasonal Guides & Roundups (Dining, Lodging, Events)
• Collaborative Giveaways or Reader Discounts

Advertising opportunities are limited to maintain editorial integrity and avoid oversaturation.

Legal & Editorial Disclaimer

Discover Big Bear Lake retains full editorial control over all content published on our site and affiliated social media channels.
All reviews reflect our genuine experience or verified local feedback.

Businesses featured or linked through affiliate programs (such as VRBO) may generate commission at no additional cost to the user.

Submitting media or business information constitutes permission for Discover Big Bear Lake to use such materials for promotional purposes, provided they comply with our standards and terms of use.

We do not guarantee specific outcomes, rankings, or visibility.
All partnerships are subject to approval and may be modified or terminated at our discretion.

Get Featured

If you’re ready to reach thousands of visitors actively exploring Big Bear, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Submit Your Business or Event
👉 Request a Restaurant Review
👉 Contact Us for Advertising Options

Let’s work together to showcase the best of Big Bear Lake — authentically, responsibly, and beautifully.