Big Bear Valley is a valley in San Bernardino County, California, United States.

[1] The Spanish colonists arrived to the valley in the eighteenth century and encountered people who they referred to as "Serranos" in the valley.

The Serranos had established a few permanent settlements in the mountains, and also lived in the area during the summer months of the year.

[2] This very biologically diverse area is also where an active bald eagle can be seen via webcam.

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