Lake Arrowhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake Arrowhead

With a population of 12.424, Lake Arrowhead is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake Arrowhead to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lake Arrowhead

Lake Arrowhead in February
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Arrowhead in February
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lake Arrowhead

Plane

When flying to Lake Arrowhead, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Arrowhead departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake Arrowhead. The train journey from Lake Arrowhead to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Arrowhead is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 106 km from Lake Arrowhead. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Arrowhead, including FlixBus, Bus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Lake Arrowhead takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Lake Arrowhead, you’ll arrive at San Bernardino Int (SBD), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Lake Arrowhead departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lake Arrowhead. The train journey from Lake Arrowhead to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Arrowhead is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 106 km from Lake Arrowhead. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Arrowhead, including FlixBus, Bus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Lake Arrowhead takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Lake Arrowhead

Airlines serving Lake Arrowhead

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lake Arrowhead

Average rates range from around $384 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $750 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Arrowhead

Most booked hotels in Lake Arrowhead

Ucla Lake Arrowhead Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9, 186 reviews)
$237+
Ayres Hotel Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 767 reviews)
$138+
Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 379 reviews)
$121+
Dynasty Suites Redlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 903 reviews)
$105+
Saddleback Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 155 reviews)
$160+
DoubleTree by Hilton San Bernardino
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 622 reviews)
$125+

Renting a car in Lake Arrowhead

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lake Arrowhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lake Arrowhead is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Lake Arrowhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Lake Arrowhead is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.