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43-551: This possibly indigenously carved Geoglyph on a geologic formation of light quartz on the side of Arrowhead Peak. It presides over San Bernardino and the rest of the San Bernardino Valley. The city of Lake Arrowhead, California and the adjacent lake, Lake Arrowhead Reservoir , take their names from the formation as does Arrowhead Water . The Native Americans of the San Bernardino Valley thought

86-418: A 26-foot span. It appears the arch location was at 34°10′58″N 117°16′26″W  /  34.18278°N 117.27389°W  / 34.18278; -117.27389 . The specific plan for the future of the site includes: a new 115-room annex to the existing 135-room hotel; a new 300-room lakefront hotel; new reservoirs and a reconfiguration of the 5-acre (20,000 m) Lake Vonette; new vineyards, along with

129-622: A few. San Bernardino National Forest The San Bernardino National Forest is a United States national forest in Southern California encompassing 823,816 acres (3,333.87 km ) of which 677,982 acres (2,743.70 km ) are federal. The forest is made up of two main divisions, the eastern portion of the San Gabriel Mountains and the San Bernardino Mountains on the easternmost of

172-569: A new 25,000-square-foot (2,300 m) conference center; and, 8,000 square feet (740 m) of commercial space and 285 condominiums, townhomes, and single-family attached homes in the Hilltown development. Existing facilities on the grounds include: a cinema; ten private bungalows previously owned by such people as Eleanor Roosevelt, Lucille Ball, the Marx Brothers, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Humphrey Bogart; an outdoor amphitheater;

215-412: A new 8,600-square-foot (800 m) spa resort; 429 condominiums, townhomes, and single-family detached homes located adjacent to the golf course; commercial stables at a new polo club and equestrian center; extensive multi-purpose trails and watercourses; a 13.9-acre (56,000 m) public botanical garden; 7.1 acres (29,000 m) of private parks; a new 250,000-square-foot (23,000 m) office complex;

258-479: A number of factory outlets, boutiques, restaurants, two banks, a post office and a supermarket. One author visiting in 1978 described it as a "clean, Swiss-like community with many chalets." Lake Arrowhead Village also hosts events all year long including a free Summer Concert Series, the county's largest free Oktoberfest and many other themed events such as car shows, dog shows, the Tour de Lake Arrowhead, Home Expo, and

301-692: A wedding chapel; the Esther Williams Pool and Cabanas; the Hill Auditorium; several ballrooms; a guard house; tennis courts; and the Hacienda. Lake Arrowhead, California Lake Arrowhead is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) in the San Bernardino Mountains of San Bernardino County, California , surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest , and surrounding

344-1032: Is also home to what has been sometimes referred to as the world’s largest A-frame structure, the clubhouse of the Lake Arrowhead Country Club. The following is a list of people who have owned or built homes in Lake Arrowhead: John O'Melveny , J.B. Van Nuys (one of the developers of Lake Arrowhead and son of Isaac Newton Van Nuys, founder of Van Nuys, CA), Rhoda Rindge & Merritt Adamson (founders of Malibu, CA ), John Northrop , Katherine Iten (Iten Biscuit Company/NABISCO), Edward L. Doheny , Jules Stein , Conrad "Nicky" Hilton, Jr. , Dan Dureya , Max Factor , Thomas F. Hamilton , Prince Massianoff, Leo McCarey , Charlie Chaplin , Myrna Loy , Ruth Hussey , Shirley Temple , Lon Chaney , Doris Day , June Lockhart , Walter Huston , Robert Taylor , Loretta Young , Liberace , Brian Wilson , Priscilla Presley and Frankie Avalon to name

387-620: Is also located there. It is in the Rim of the World Unified School District . Located approximately 80 miles (130 km) from downtown Los Angeles, many Hollywood stars and wealthy Angelinos built homes in the area starting in the 1920s and 30s. These homes and estates were designed by some of the most significant architects practicing in Southern California at the time. These architects included: In

430-661: Is land and 1.2 square miles (3.2 km ; 6.46%) is water. Lake Arrowhead is a private lake governed by the Arrowhead Lake Association and is for restricted use by Lake Arrowhead property owners. Outside of Lake Arrowhead Village there are several residential communities, which include Cedar Glen , Blue Jay , Rimforest , Skyforest, Twin Peaks, Crest Park , Hook Creek Tract, Deer Lodge Park, Arrowhead Villas, Grass Valley, and Agua Fria. There are three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school in

473-584: Is mentioned in passing in Raymond Chandler 's 1939 detective novel The Big Sleep . The Lake Arrowhead Communities have numerous cultural events and organizations. The Arrowhead Arts Association is a non-profit corporation dedicated to cultural enrichment sponsoring quality musical performances and providing musical education and scholarships for local youth from preschool through college. The Mountain Skies Astronomical Society

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516-410: Is the primary economic generator for the area, contributing several million dollars per year to the county and providing hundreds of full-time and part-time jobs for local residents. The area is host to over four million visitors a year. There are 400 guest rooms in hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts, vacation cabin rentals, condos, and rustic cabin lodges and resorts. As a scenic mountain resort in

559-609: The California State Legislature , Lake Arrowhead is in the 23rd Senate District , represented by Republican Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh , and in the 33rd Assembly District , represented by Republican Devon Mathis . In the United States House of Representatives , Lake Arrowhead is in California's 23rd congressional district , represented by Republican Jay Obernolte . In

602-483: The San Bernardino Mountains , Lake Arrowhead's economy is almost completely supported by tourism , both by casual vacationers and part-time residents. The primary tourism industries include real estate, lodging, dining, recreation, and retail sales. While Lake Arrowhead has no official town center, the Lake Arrowhead Village serves as the main commercial area for both locals and tourists and includes

645-626: The Santa Rosa Indian Reservation are near the south extent. At the north is Snow Creek Village and the Morongo Indian Reservation. Mount San Jacinto State Wilderness is carved out of the southern portion. The community of Idyllwild is surrounded by national forest lands. While most National Forests include lumber resources, these two areas also include: The two tallest waterfalls in Southern California, Big Falls and Bonita Falls , are located in

688-507: The Senate , California is represented by Alex Padilla ( D ) and Laphonza Butler ( D ). The Lake Arrowhead Community has a unique climate for Southern California with four distinct seasons which support an array of outdoor recreational activity and year-round beauty. Lake Arrowhead has a Warm-summer Mediterranean climate ( Köppen climate classification Csb ). During the summer, warm temperatures and monsoon thunderstorms are common. During

731-813: The Transverse Ranges , and the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains on the northernmost of the Peninsular Ranges . Elevations range from 2,000 to 11,499 feet (600 to 3505 m). The forest includes seven wilderness areas: San Gorgonio , Cucamonga , San Jacinto , South Fork, Santa Rosa , Cahuilla Mountain and Bighorn Mountain . Forest headquarters are located in the city of San Bernardino . There are district offices in Lytle Creek , Idyllwild , and Fawnskin . The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail runs through part of

774-556: The Arrowhead Springs neighborhood, encompasses 1,916 acres (7.75 km) directly beneath the Arrowhead geological monument that presides over the San Bernardino Valley. The present building was designed by architects Gordon B. Kaufmann and Paul R. Williams. The resort contains hot springs, in addition to mineral baths and steam caves located deep underground. It featured a Pacific Electric "Red Car" rail line connecting

817-504: The Arrowhead pointed to the artesian hot springs below, which are the site of the historic Arrowhead Springs Hotel, Spa, & Bungalows. The region is also home to the Arrowhead Country Club and Golf Course . The Arrowhead landmark itself is at 34°11′39″N 117°15′35″W  /  34.19417°N 117.25972°W  / 34.19417; -117.25972 . The historic Arrowhead Springs Hotel and Spa, located in

860-976: The Forest Supervisor's Office in San Bernardino. There are many different species of trees, many coniferous , that grow in the mountains. Pines, such as ponderosa pine , Jeffrey pine , sugar pine , Coulter pine , lodgepole pine , single-leaf pinyon , and knobcone pine all thrive here. Other coniferous trees, such as white fir , bigcone Douglas-fir ( Pseudotsuga macrocarpa ), incense cedar , and western juniper also thrive here. Canyon live oak , California black oak , and Pacific dogwood are other trees that also grow here. The forest contains an estimated 87,400 acres (354 km ) of old growth . The most common types are Sierra Nevada mixed conifer forests, white fir ( Abies concolor ) forests, Jeffrey pine ( Pinus jeffreyi ) forests, and lodgepole pine ( Pinus contorta ) forests. Rock climbing

903-690: The North (1938), North of the Yukon (1939), Comin' Round The Mountain (1940), Untamed (1940), The Royal Mounted Patrol (1941), Wild Geese Calling (1941), North of the Rockies (1942), Can't Help Singing (1943), The Yearling (1946), Sand (1949), The Parent Trap (1961), Seven Days in May (1964), The Great Race (1965), Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number! (1966), Pufnstuff (1970) and The Laundromat (2019). Of special note,

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946-505: The San Bernardino National Forest. This site was the filming location for Daniel Boone in 1936; part of the 1969 musical film Paint Your Wagon was shot here. Free camping is available at 47 different 'Yellow Post' campsites located throughout the forest. The forest is divided into two large areas or tracts on United States Geological Survey maps, a northern and southern portion. The west border of

989-637: The San Bernardino National Forest. There are seven official wilderness areas lying within San Bernardino National Forest that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System . One extends into neighboring Angeles National Forest and three into land that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (as indicated). The San Bernardino National Forest has its own fire stations and engine companies. As of 2001, eight Air Tactical Group Supervisors (ATGSs) work out of

1032-503: The Windy Point restaurant and wine-tasting site; a new 18-hole golf course; 36 new custom estates on fairway-adjacent lots; 200,000 square feet (19,000 m) of commercial space, 34 apartment suites built to condominium standards, and 266 condominiums, townhomes, and single-family attached homes in the new Village Walk mixed-use lifestyle center; 300 new condominiums, townhomes, and/or senior apartments in an upscale retirement village;

1075-416: The age of 18 living in them, 2,746 (58.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 413 (8.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 258 (5.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 217 (4.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 64 (1.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 984 households (21.1%) were one person and 358 (7.7%) had someone living alone who

1118-470: The age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. Of all households 18.7% were one person and 6.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.2. The age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% 65 or older. The median age

1161-688: The area. 7 miles (11 km) north of Lake Arrowhead is the Pacific Crest Trail . Santa's Village at Lake Arrowhead was a popular theme park from 1955 to 1998, and reopened in 2016. It was the first franchised one in the United States, with two others in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Illinois . At the 2010 census Lake Arrowhead had a population of 12,424. The population density was 655.6 inhabitants per square mile (253.1/km ). The racial makeup of Lake Arrowhead

1204-668: The early years of development, the architectural committee of the resort community mandated that homes be built in the French Norman or English Tudor Style . Rudolf Schindler, a modernist architect, designed what is known as the first modern A-frame house in 1936 for Gisela Bennati, as his interpretation of French Norman style architecture. The first known sketches for the Bennati Cabin date from 1934. Schindler did sketches for "triangle-based house designs" as early as 1922, but none of those designs were built. Lake Arrowhead

1247-597: The eponymous Lake Arrowhead Reservoir . Lake Arrowhead is located 13 miles north east of the San Bernardino city limits. The population of the CDP was estimated at 12,424 in the 2010 census. It was formerly called "Little Bear Lake", until around 1920, when a group from Los Angeles, the Arrowhead Lake Company, bought the lake and the land surrounding it, and changed its name to Arrowhead Lake. Tourism

1290-628: The exterior shots for the movie Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) were filmed here. The film won three Academy Awards at the very first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. In addition, the Lake Arrowhead Conference Center (or a set made to look like it) was the setting for the TV series Dragnet, Season 3, Episode 13 of the 1960s re-boot, where Friday and Gannon attend a conference for Los Angeles Police Department officers to discuss problems and solutions. Lake Arrowhead

1333-540: The forest adjoins Angeles National Forest and runs north-south about ten miles west of Interstate 15 . At its widest parts, the northern portion of the forest runs about 57 miles (90 km) on an east–west dimension. It runs about 24 miles (40 km) on a north–south dimension. This portion of the forest encompasses the San Bernardino Mountains . The area extends west of Mount San Antonio and Wrightwood in San Bernardino County . The eastern portion of

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1376-632: The forest extends about ten miles east of Big Bear City and includes the San Gorgonio Wilderness . The southernmost portion is bisected by the Riverside County line and borders the Morongo Indian Reservation north of Cabazon . At its widest point, the southern portion is about 27 miles (40 km) on a north-south dimension and about 30 miles (50 km) on an east-west dimension. Toro Peak and

1419-584: The hotel to San Bernardino and the Greater Los Angeles area. Long the headquarters for Campus Crusade for Christ , the site remained largely vacant and unused since their operations moved to Florida. In May 2016, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians purchased the Arrowhead Springs property. In 1924, architect Arthur B. Benton, designed a rustic concrete entrance archway encased in ornamental boulders. The archway stood 15 feet high with

1462-579: The lake has rebounded to just 2 feet (0.61 m) below the historical average. Heavy snow and winds have caused major power outages in the area. A storm in the last week of December 2021 left many homes without power for a week. Similarly on Thanksgiving weekend 2019, homes were without power for up to four days. Lake Arrowhead has appeared in a variety of movies, including The Squaw Man (1914), The High Hand (1926), The Wolf Dog (1933), Fighting Trooper (1934), Heidi (1937), Of Human Hearts (1938), Down in 'Arkansaw' (1938), Spawn of

1505-411: The largest. It operated on 8,000 acres (32 km ) between Fredalba and Hunsaker Flats (present-day Running Springs), between 1899 and 1912. It built a logging railroad to bring logs to the mill at Fredalba. The Shay locomotives had to be disassembled and hauled by wagon up the mountain, since the railroad operated in the high country but did not connect to other railroads in lowlands. Finished lumber

1548-406: The occupied units 3,428 (73.4%) were owner-occupied and 1,244 (26.6%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 7.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.4%. 8,647 people (69.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,742 people (30.1%) lived in rental housing units. According to the 2010 United States Census, Lake Arrowhead had a median household income of $ 57,672, with 11.2% of

1591-581: The popular Antique Wooden Boat Show. The University of California, Los Angeles operates the nearby UCLA Conference Center, a full-service conference facility with lodging and meeting space. Other major employers include Mountains Community Hospital and Rim of the World Unified School District . Logging in the San Bernardino Mountains was once done on a large scale, with the Brookings Lumber Company operation one of

1634-621: The population living below the federal poverty line. At the 2000 census there were 8,934 people in 3,243 households, including 2,445 families, in the CDP. The population density was 780.4 inhabitants per square mile (301.3/km ). There were 8,857 housing units at an average density of 773.7 per square mile (298.7/km ). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.5% White, 0.6% African American, 0.9% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.9% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.6%. There were 3,243 households, of which 37.3% had children under

1677-399: The winter months, large pacific storms bring plenty of snow. The area receives about 300 annual days of sunshine per year. Beginning in late 2011, a catastrophic drought began affecting Lake Arrowhead along with the rest of California. By November 2016, the lake level dropped 11.975 feet (3.650 m). This drop exposed much of the lake floor and beached most of the docks. As of February 2019,

1720-530: Was 10,729 (86.4%) White (73.0% Non-Hispanic White), 95 (0.8%) African American, 93 (0.7%) Native American, 152 (1.2%) Asian, 33 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 847 (6.8%) from other races, and 475 (3.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2,709 persons (21.8%). The census reported that 12,389 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 16 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 19 (0.2%) were institutionalized. There were 4,672 households, 1,563 (33.5%) had children under

1763-479: Was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. The median household income was $ 60,826 and the median family income was $ 65,183. Males had a median income of $ 50,016 versus $ 35,526 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 28,176. About 7.3% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over. In

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1806-586: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65. There were 3,417 families (73.1% of households); the average family size was 3.07. The age distribution was 3,043 people (24.5%) under the age of 18, 968 people (7.8%) aged 18 to 24, 2,571 people (20.7%) aged 25 to 44, 4,104 people (33.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,738 people (14.0%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 43.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.4 males. There were 11,875 housing units at an average density of 626.6 per square mile, of

1849-606: Was hauled by wagon down the steep grades to the Molino Box Factory in Highland, California . Lake Arrowhead is located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California , about 20 minutes north of the San Bernardino city limits. Its economic center is at the intersection of State Routes 173 and 189. The CDP has a total area of 19.0 square miles (49.1 km ), of which 17.7 square miles (45.9 km )

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