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LIVE FROM 6,752 FT
34.2439° N
116.9114° W
BIG BEAR LAKE · CA
Big Bear Lake, CA · Family-owned since 2004

No matter your
personality , we got the trip for you.

Three experiences, one family of guides. Drive your own Jeep through legendary off-road trails, ride backcountry on Tourzilla, or carve Big Bear Lake on a tournament wakeboat. Pick your day, we'll do the rest.

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2004
Year Founded
3
Experiences
#1
Off-Road Tour, USA
USFS
Permitted Operator
U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service Permitted Operator

We are proud to be the only off-road tour company permitted by the U.S. Forest Service to operate in the Big Bear area.

Choose your experience · 01

Three ways
to send it.

From the driver's seat to the passenger seat to the surf wave behind a tournament boat, every Big Bear adventure under one roof.

Experience 01 · Since 2014

Big Bear Jeep Experience

You drive. We guide.

Drive one of our customized Jeeps and follow our guides on Big Bear's world-famous off-road trails. The #1 rated off-road driving experience in the country.

USFS PermittedSelf-DriveBeginner → Advanced
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Experience 02 · The Beast

Tourzilla

We drive. You ride.

A custom-built 12-passenger off-road safari rig. Built from the ground up to take you and your group into the backcountry, sit back and let our handlers narrate the trail.

11 PassengersCustom-BuiltOff-Road Safari
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Experience 03 · The Original

Designated Wakesports

From mild to wild.

Tournament wakeboats and Sea-Doos on Big Bear Lake. Wake surfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding, and everyone's favorite, tubing.

Wakeboat ChartersSea-Doo RentalsCaptain Included
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Our story · 02

Doin' off-road
tours right.

2004
Servicing the valley since

It started with one man's passion for the lake and the trails. Two decades later, it's three experiences under one roof, all family-owned, all in Big Bear.

2004

Designated Wakesports

Desi, owner and operator, had a passion for wakeboarding on Big Bear Lake. He launched a charter to give guests the same thrill of a high-performance tournament tow boat with a professional captain.

2009

Sea-Doo Rentals

Designated Wakesports added Sea-Doo rentals so guests could take the lake on their own terms.

2014

Big Bear Jeep Experience

Desi turned his passion for the local trails into a small fleet of customized Jeeps. Guests drive in convoy, narrated by radio. It quickly became the #1 rated off-road driving experience in the country.

2020

BRP Partnership · UTV Experience

BBORE partnered with BRP to add UTV adventures to the lineup, a faster, more agile way to take on Big Bear's terrain.

Today

Tourzilla, The Beast

After custom fabrication, Tourzilla joined the lineup, an 11-passenger off-road safari vehicle built for groups who want to ride, not drive. Historic Holcomb Valley tour with stories about the valley's heritage, plants, and wildlife.

On the lake · 03

DesignatedWakesports.

The best day on the lake for you, your friends, and your family. Designated Wakesports' charters provide everything you need for an unforgettable day on the water.

Wake surfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakeskating, kneeboarding, and everyone's favorite, tubing. If it's legal to do behind a boat, we do it.

From mild to wild.
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Reviews · 04

From every
experience.

Real Google reviews from guests across all three of our experiences. From the trails of Big Bear Jeep Experience to the wake behind a Designated Wakesports tournament boat, the work speaks for itself.

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Very cool experience! We come up to Big Bear often and have always wanted to explore the mountains. This was a great fun way to do it. They played music while driving that made it really fun.
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Jerome G.
Tourzilla
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Go here. Captain Coleman is the best. Request him by name. He was very accommodating for myself, family, and group. Great customer service, personality, and good boats and equipment.
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Samuel E.
Charter · with Coleman
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Our off-road experience was awesome. The Tourzilla was amazing, the music choice was top-tier, and our Tour Guide, Alan, was the best. I hope he's our tour guide next time we go!
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Madena M.
Tourzilla · with Alan
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Oh my goodness that was a blast!! We did a couple hours on their rental sea-doos which were perfect!! Well maintained and so much fun on the lake.
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Tyler S.
Sea-Doo Rental
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The tour is impressive fun! It is the best of the mountain. My teens loved it! Unforgettable. Desi has an impressive energy and his tour and guidance is fantastic. I would give him 10 stars.
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Gaston O.
Tourzilla · with Desi
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I definitely underestimated how fun this experience would be. We rented a boat with Michael as our captain. This guy is so awesome gave us the best time out there on a lake.
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Russell S.
Charter · with Michael
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We had a wonderful time going on the TourZilla with Alan! The scenery was beautiful. A mix of the lakefront, San Bernardino National Forest, historical points, the mountains, the desert, and the city of Big Bear.
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Niloofar
Tourzilla · with Alan
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We came up to Big Bear for the day and had an amazing time here! Michael was very helpful and fun, and the whole experience was a perfect way for my girlfriend and I to end our summer!
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Ian K.
Charter · with Michael
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I can't say enough of how awesome our experience was! It was like riding on a roller coaster that made me laugh soooo hard! Alan was an amazing driver, professional, knowledgeable, personable, and super down to earth!
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Marelli G.
Off-Road · with Alan
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My 16 year old son and his friends had an AWESOME two hours on the lake! Connor was an incredible coach. He provided positive, specific feedback that gave the boys the skills and confidence to keep trying.
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Marea S.
Wakeboarding · with Connor
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If I could give 10/10 stars I would! We had an amazing tour with Alan. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun with all the spots he took us to. We really got to enjoy the fullness that is Big Bear.
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Tori G.
Off-Road · with Alan
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We love Designated Wakesports. The staff is 10/10. Friendly, knowledgeable and fun. One recommendation, if you want to wakesurf, no matter how many people you have, book the larger boat. Huge difference and it's new!
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Mallory J.
Wakesurf Charter
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A++ 100% recommend! I get why they have great reviews. Went on Tourzilla and had a great time! The off-roading experience in the mountains and forest without the stress of having to drive yourself.
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Serena A.
Tourzilla · with Allen
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Such an amazing time. Went with my brother and his groomsmen for his bachelor party. Our guide Giles made sure we all stood up on the water and was such a chill and fun guy he made a huge difference.
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Drew R.
Bachelor Party · with Giles
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THE BEST EXPERIENCE. A must have even coming from these locals. Dezi was an amazing guide and kept us engaged, entertained and equipped!!! Beautiful view of Gold Mountain trail especially at sunset! 10000/10.
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Michelle R.
Gold Mountain · with Desi
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Such a great time with this company, year after year. They keep the same staff each year and that says a lot. The crew become family and are dedicated to making sure you have an amazing time.
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Lana P.
Tubing & Jet Skis
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We had an amazing time at Big Bear Off Road Experience! It was the perfect way to celebrate our son's 8th birthday. Tyler was not only knowledgeable but also hilarious, keeping us entertained throughout the entire adventure.
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Jess P.
Family Trip · with Tyler
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What an absolute blast!! We chartered their ski boat for 4 hours and the time could not have been better spent. Chris took us out on the boat and was a great instructor. He helped my wife get up on the Wakeboard on her first attempts.
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David R.
Wakesurf Charter · with Chris
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I just spent the day off-roading with Desi. What a fantastic experience! These are some serious Jeeps, custom built to handle these trails. It has been a bucket list item to do some off-roading.
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Mike W.
Self-Drive · with Desi
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We had a fantastic time! Ryan was amazing. Patient and provided excellent tips for my boys on the wakeboard. If you're ever in Big Bear and looking for some water sports fun, I highly recommend Designated.
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Beatrice L.
Wakeboarding · with Ryan
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Great job Bob! We chose the Tourzilla experience and definitely were not disappointed. Myself, my wife and two kids ages 11-14 enjoyed this off-road experience to the fullest!
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Jeff B.
Tourzilla · with Bob
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Rented a wake surf boat here now three years in a row and had an awesome experience every time! The staff is friendly, helps improve your skills, and willing to go above and beyond.
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Finn S.
Wakesurf · Returning Guest
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Big Bear Off-Road Experience: A Memory for a Lifetime! We took our son for his 13th birthday, along with his three sisters and two friends, and let me just say, we had a blast and a half!
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Ferrari G.
Family Birthday
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This is the next best thing to owning a wakeboard boat, only without the hassles! Desi the owner took us out for some wake sport fun and we had a blast! Desi provided great instruction and the boat was top notch.
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Daniel M.
Wakeboarding · with Desi
Contact us · 05

Big Bear
Off-RoadExperience.

Address
42011 Big Bear Blvd · Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Phone
(909) 420-5828
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