31956 Hilltop Drive Running Springs, CA 92382

Remarkable Investment Opportunity in Big Bear Lake National Forest Park. This beautiful, fairytale-like property is at the junction of national highways 330 and 18. Beautiful natural forest scenery, clean, crisp mountain air, and a safe, vibrant neighborhood surround this charming hilltop escape. This interior was completely rebuilt and renovated in 2018. This preeminent mountain location draws both surrounding residents and a steady stream of tourists. It is popular with locals, who see it as a neighborhood staple for entertainment, and season visitors, who come to enjoy the food and music while on a forest holiday. Especially popular in the winter ski season. It is located only 4 miles from Snow Valley, the oldest continually operating ski resort in So. Cal, & also near other mountain ski resorts. All year round, it has a loyal, reliable, & consistent customer base. This building has 3 floors, the middle main floor consisting of the restaurant, kitchen, and outer courtyard. The main restaurant area has: 50 interior seats, 9 cabinet counters of hot food, a glass display refrigerator for cold drinks, refrigerated display cabinets for baked goods and beverages, and 2 upgraded restrooms. Connected to the beautiful courtyard, which has: Enough space for 100 people, 4 Western-style gazebos, an ample middle open space, a music performance area, BBQ pit, comfortable tables, benches & chairs. The upper floor is an A/C office with a staff lounge & a restroom. Access is convenient from the rear of the kitchen and back patio. The lower level is a large area that includes multiple storage rooms for cooking material, packaging material, wine, etc. and a laundry room & a restroom. Access is convenient from the rear patio & parking area. The kitchen has a complete set of the latest equipment stove, oven, operation table, two sets of washing stations, freezing, refrigerating cabinets, and warming cabinets. The newly built walk-in refrigerator ensures that there is enough space to maintain the freshness, taste of the ingredients and beer. The winter ski season is hectic, and it serves huge numbers of lunch boxes to Snow Valley. All year round, this attractive restaurant has a loyal, reliable, & consistent customer base. 70% are locals' regulars. 30% are season visitors. Currently it's opening with good profit. The owner needs to be retired, the buyer can take over the business, or start their new with all the equipment in place.