Snow valley is one of my favorite places to go for day of skiing. Close the OC and LA makes it a perfect day resort. I love going by myself or with my wife and daughter there's a lot of beginner terrain and the back side of the mountain has amazing backcountry and off piste fun with couple black runs as well.
It is located outside of any town so no restaurants close by. You would have to travel to Big Bear for accommodation or any good restaurant options.