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An artsy, rustic town located in the San Jacinto mountain range of Southern California. What makes Idyllwild so unique is the towering granite peaks above the town, famous to rock climbers, the plethora of pines, oak and manzanita that adorn our hillsides and the incredible art and music that is created here!
46 locals recommend
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
An artsy, rustic town located in the San Jacinto mountain range of Southern California. What makes Idyllwild so unique is the towering granite peaks above the town, famous to rock climbers, the plethora of pines, oak and manzanita that adorn our hillsides and the incredible art and music that is created here!
Food scene
Excellent food and ambiance with live music played weekends when permitted.
111 locals recommend
Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle DrExcellent food and ambiance with live music played weekends when permitted.
Lovely outdoor dining and exquisite food made by a master chef.
75 locals recommend
Restaurant Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview DrLovely outdoor dining and exquisite food made by a master chef.
Local favorite serving up amazing food with flair, baked goods prepared on premises. On corner of an artsy walkway and some outdoor dining in back and front.
15 locals recommend
Stevie’s Hungry Habit & Thirsty Rabbit
Local favorite serving up amazing food with flair, baked goods prepared on premises. On corner of an artsy walkway and some outdoor dining in back and front.
Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrCenter of town diner style cafe, an Idyllwild classic!
The Town Baker
54385 N Circle DrLots of dining outdoors, great coffee, bakery and dishes!
Great burgers and fish tacos! Watch sports games from the small bar or enjoy indoor/outdoor dining. Karaoke when permitted.
38 locals recommend
Lumber Mill Bar & Grill
25985 CA-243Great burgers and fish tacos! Watch sports games from the small bar or enjoy indoor/outdoor dining. Karaoke when permitted.
Modern brewpub with great choice of beer, wine, mixed drinks and great food! Large outdoor dining area and long bar for sports watching.
135 locals recommend
Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrModern brewpub with great choice of beer, wine, mixed drinks and great food! Large outdoor dining area and long bar for sports watching.
Great food and outdoor dining. Taco nights are Monday and Thursday. Great family dining!
68 locals recommend
La Casita
54650 N Circle DrGreat food and outdoor dining. Taco nights are Monday and Thursday. Great family dining!
Sightseeing
Fascinating museum (when permitted) filled with local relics and historical information. Great walking paths around from the center you can easily find mortars in the rocks where local Indians prepared their meals.
114 locals recommend
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243Fascinating museum (when permitted) filled with local relics and historical information. Great walking paths around from the center you can easily find mortars in the rocks where local Indians prepared their meals.
Great hike with spectacular views and take you up to Tahquitz Peak for the intermediate hikers!
35 locals recommend
Deer Springs Trail
Deer Spring TrailGreat hike with spectacular views and take you up to Tahquitz Peak for the intermediate hikers!
Both easy and intermediate/advanced trails. Ernie Maxwell being the easy hike with little elevation gain. Adventure Pass required to park unless you walk up from neighborhood below.
72 locals recommend
Humber Park
24559 Fern Valley RdBoth easy and intermediate/advanced trails. Ernie Maxwell being the easy hike with little elevation gain. Adventure Pass required to park unless you walk up from neighborhood below.
Camping and hiking area with picnic benches and large meadow by Strawberry Creek.
28 locals recommend
Idyllwild Park
54000 Riverside County Playground RdCamping and hiking area with picnic benches and large meadow by Strawberry Creek.