Garstin Island (aka China Island)
Garstin Island in Big Bear Lake
Garstin Island, also known as China Island, is a captivating and unique privately owned property. There you will find Herbert Garstin’s remarkable Oriental-style domicile which was built atop the towering boulders in 1911. The Bear Valley Mutual Water Company – of which he was president – finished constructing the current dam there in 1912.
Tourists and locals alike flock to the nearby boulders for a thrilling jump or dive. Boating aficionados love The Lake, while during the summer months, visitors take full advantage of its picturesque setting to enjoy fishing, wakeboarding, water skiing, jet skiing, parasailing as well as sailing in canoes and kayaks – all culminating with an invigorating swim!
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