Lake Arrowhead has been described as the “Jewel of Southern California” and is located just 90 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, 72 miles east of Palm Springs and a half hour drive from San Bernardino on the "Rim of the World Highway," leading to Lake Arrowhead and designated as a national scenic byway, providing magnificent views reaching to the Pacific Ocean. Located at an altitude of 5,106 feet, this beautiful and picturesque lake community is nestled in a magnificent forest setting which surrounds a 784 acre private lake.

Lake Arrowhead offers an 18- hole championship golf course, yacht club, a movie theater, art galleries, great music programs, a full-service hospital with a 24 hour, 365 days a year physician staffed emergency department, plus “State Distinguished Schools,” all wrapped up in a small community atmosphere. It’s a fantastic place to bring or raise a family.

Ontario International Airport is one hour from Lake Arrowhead which allows easy access to world wide travel.

Lake Arrowhead is a 784 acre private man-made lake with 14 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 100 feet, the deepest spot 185 feet. The lake was originally created in the early 1900's as a reservoir. State laws, however, later prohibited its use as a reservoir and in the 1920's a small alpine village was erected on the south shore. This has since been replaced with a wonderful lakefront shopping center and the beautiful Lake Arrowhead Village Resort. Blue Jay Village, located nearby is also a fine shopping center.

There are 10,710 lots in Arrowhead Woods where property ownership carries with it the right to use the lake for boating and fishing. The year round population is about 13,000. Sixty percent of the residents are second homeowners who enjoy their mountain home on weekends and during vacation time. A segment of our homeowners use their homes for home-based businesses. This way they can enjoy the four-season climate and still be within two hours of Southern California cities.

There is one high school, one junior high school and two elementary schools in Lake Arrowhead. Rim of the World High School, Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate, Lake Arrowhead and Grandview Elementary. All are California Distinguished Schools

Mountains Community Hospital is a 35 bed, 24-hour Acute Care hospital which includes an emergency room, skilled nursing facility, helipad for transport off the mountain, outpatient services, medical offices and a wide range of medical specialties.

The quaint Alpine Village of Lake Arrowhead welcomes weekend or daily visits for lakefront dining and shopping. You will find numerous outdoor activities including boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing, ice-skating, biking, hiking and nearby snow skiing/boarding.The fresh mountain air and four season climate is unmatched in Southern California.

Lake Arrowhead Country Club has a 18-hole championship golf course, swimming pool and seven tennis courts. The Lake Arrowhead Yacht Club is open during the summer months and is a mecca for sail boat enthusiasts. Trout and bass fishing is also a popular year-round sport as well as water skiing during the summer months. Nature walks and mountain trails for hiking are a favorite pastime for those who love the outdoors. The area also has several fine restaurants. For skiers, Snow Valley is just 25 minutes away.

At 5000 feet, Lake Arrowhead Village offers one of the most spectacular shopping experiences in Southern California. The alpine architecture follows the shore of beautiful Lake Arrowhead in a natural setting.

The Lake Arrowhead Village is home to a unique blend of one-of-a-kind local merchants, as well as some of the national outlets such as Izod, Coach and Bass. Visitors can watch caramel apples hand dipped at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory or ski the blue water of Lake Arrowhead through the McKenzie's Ski School. There is also a Children's Museum, Art Museums, specialty apparel stores,and a variety of restaurants. Visitors can board the Arrowhead Queen for a tour of the lake as well as view some of the magnificent lakefront homes. Every fall, the Village also hosts Oktoberfest.

Set among majestic pines, noble oaks, and magnificent dogwood trees, the Lake Arrowhead Country Club is home to one of the most beautiful private championship 18 hole Golf Courses in California. The Alpine Club House features both exquisite gourmet and casual dining, banquet facilities, private meeting rooms and cocktail lounges. There is also a large heated pool with a variety of programs, outstanding tennis facilities with 7 courts and best of all a friendly atmosphere which includes social BBQ's, Holiday and theme parties.

Lake Arrowhead is an unincorporated area of San Bernardino County governed by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.
California Highway Patrol - 1 Lieutenant Commander, 25 active officers, 3 special duty and 4 civilian officers.
County Sheriffs Department – 1 Captain, 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants, 3 deputies, 17 patrol officers, 8 office staff.
Fire Department – 5 engines, 4 paramedic ambulances, 2 snow cats, 1 water tender, 1 fireboat and 1 loader (This includes front-line and reserve equipment for the Lake Arrowhead Basin)