Tourism statisticsRegion2026
Big Bear Tourism Statistics: 108,371 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 108,371 Airbnb stays in Big Bear, in California, United States, in the 12 months to October 2026, with Big Bear Lake the most booked town. The busiest month was December. All of the United States had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 326,756
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 3.0 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- December
- From within the United States, among guests who left a review
- 93.7%
Key facts
Big Bear Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- UN Tourism puts all of the United States at 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, via Our World in Data.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Big Bear at 108,371 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Big Bear added up to 326,756 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Big Bear lasted 3.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 35 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks December the busiest Airbnb month in Big Bear in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by January and July, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Big Bear had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were December, January and July.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Big Bear in July were booked furthest ahead, about 45 days, against 25 days for September, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 93.7% of Big Bear Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States, and Mexico at 3.2% were the top countries abroad.
By place
- AirROI estimates Big Bear took 0.4% of all Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Big Bear Lake had the most Airbnb stays of Big Bear's 2 towns in the 12 months to October 2026, at 77,139, ahead of Big Bear.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit the United States?
UN Tourism counted 72.4 million international tourist arrivals for all of the United States in 2024, via Our World in Data. On AirROI's estimates, Big Bear accounted for 0.4% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72.4 millionInternational tourist arrivals, all of United States | Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately | 2024 | UN Tourism, via Our World in Data |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Big Bear
Big Bear had 4,411 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 108,371 stays and 326,756 nights. A typical stay lasted 3.0 nights and was booked about 35 days ahead, shorter than the worldwide stay of 5.2 nights. AirROI's figures cover the 2 towns it tracks in Big Bear; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 4,411
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 108,371
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 326,756
- Typical stay
- 3.0 nights
- Booked ahead
- 35 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Big Bear?
On Airbnb, December was the busiest month in Big Bear in the 12 months to October 2026, then January and July. April was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
December ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: December, January, July, February, June, August, November, October, September, March, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| December | 11.2% | 44 days |
| January | 9.7% | 35 days |
| July | 9.3% | 45 days |
| February | 8.7% | 36 days |
| June | 8.7% | 36 days |
| August | 8.7% | 30 days |
| November | 8.3% | 37 days |
| October | 7.7% | 37 days |
| September | 7.3% | 25 days |
| March | 7.3% | 26 days |
| May | 6.5% | 27 days |
| April | 6.4% | 26 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Big Bear Airbnb Guests Come From?
About nine in ten Big Bear Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 were from within the United States (93.7%), and the top countries abroad were Mexico at 3.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Los Angeles was the top origin city at 17%, ahead of San Diego at 8.6%. The figures rest on 367,527 reviews, written over many years.
93.7% from within the United States
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From within the United States 93.7%
- From abroad 6.3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Big Bear
December is the busiest Airbnb month in all 2 towns. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 6% in Big Bear to 6.4% in Big Bear Lake.
| Big Bear Lake | 77,139 |
| Big Bear | 31,232 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. US is the top origin in every town, among guests who left a review. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Big Bear
How many tourists visit Big Bear?
The United States as a whole had 72.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism, via Our World in Data. AirROI puts Big Bear at 0.4% of Airbnb stays in the United States in the 12 months to October 2026. AirROI estimates 108,371 Airbnb stays in Big Bear in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists.
When is high season in Big Bear?
The busiest Airbnb month in Big Bear in the 12 months to October 2026 was December, then January and July.
What is the quietest month in Big Bear?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Big Bear in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 26 days ahead, against 45 days for July.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Big Bear?
A typical Airbnb stay in Big Bear lasted 3.0 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 35 days ahead. That is shorter than the worldwide 5.2 nights. By month, stays ran from 2.4 nights in January to 3.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Big Bear come from?
Of Big Bear Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 93.7% were from within the United States, AirROI estimates. The top countries abroad were Mexico at 3.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Los Angeles at 17%, ahead of San Diego at 8.6%.
What is the most booked town in Big Bear on Airbnb?
Big Bear Lake was the most booked town in Big Bear on Airbnb, with an estimated 77,139 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Big Bear.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. UN Tourism counts international tourist arrivals (72.4 million in 2024 across the United States). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 108,371 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 2 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 367,527 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.