If you are looking for attractions near Big Bear Observatory, there are many within a 12-minute drive. Bear Alpine Zoo is home to over 80 species of animals and birds including grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, wolves, and eagles. If you like golfing, Hot Shot Miniature Golf is a vintage seaside 18-hole golf course. Action Tours California is an awesome tourist attraction featuring zipline, Segways, and snowshoe tours in the winter. Another great attraction near Big Bear Observatory is Big Bear Discovery Center, a visitor and nature center that offers National Forest Adventure passes, camping information, interpretive programs, and hiking, biking tours, and naturalist-led tours.