A sea of auburn, gold and orange blurs by on a winding, scenic drive in the San Bernardino Mountains , looking like something out of a travel brochure for fall on the East Coast.

Now is the perfect time for a leaf-peeping road trip in the crisp, pine-scented air settling over the mountain communities. Stop along the way to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner as you take in the autumnal show of color from Lake Arrowhead to Big Bear Lake .

Autumn leaves in shades of orange and yellow surround Lake Arrowhead creating a scenic view on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)

Begin in Lake Arrowhead Village and stop at Belgian Waffle Works, 28200 Highway 189 Suite E-150, for a warm, fluffy start to your day. Established in 1982, Belgian Waffle Works serves up d

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