Crystal Lake Cafe is a historic cafe and trading post located in the San Gabriel Mountains within the Angeles National Forest, situated at the end of Highway 39 and Crystal Lake Road at an altitude of nearly 6,000 feet. The cafe offers homemade food and supplies for visitors to the nearby Crystal Lake Campground and serves as a supply store for hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, which is just over two miles away.
With an abundance of trails that cater to various hiking distances and difficulties, Crystal Lake Cafe provides an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The nearby spring-fed Crystal Lake, known for its stocked trout, bluegill, and bass, is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts.