Gary & Marty's guide to Idyllwild
Food scene
If you want a lovely dining experience Ferro will deliver. They have an outdoor dining area with a pizza bar and also seating inside. If you're here at the right time you might even catch live music on the back patio.
147 locals recommend
FERRO
25840 Cedar StIf you want a lovely dining experience Ferro will deliver. They have an outdoor dining area with a pizza bar and also seating inside. If you're here at the right time you might even catch live music on the back patio.
Tommy's is great food and great atmosphere. It's one of our personal favorites. We love eating on the front deck under the trees. Currently open M-F 11-2.
42 locals recommend
Tommy's Kitchen
54700 N Circle DrTommy's is great food and great atmosphere. It's one of our personal favorites. We love eating on the front deck under the trees. Currently open M-F 11-2.
Nice place with outdoor dining. Good for breakfast or lunch. Large variety of choices.
68 locals recommend
Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrNice place with outdoor dining. Good for breakfast or lunch. Large variety of choices.
THEY DELIVER!
These are the best donuts you'll ever taste. They are not your usual donut at all. These are the homemade/handmade type.
*personal favorites: maple raised and old fashioned glazed
28 locals recommend
Amelia’s Donuts & More
54300 N Circle DrTHEY DELIVER!
These are the best donuts you'll ever taste. They are not your usual donut at all. These are the homemade/handmade type.
*personal favorites: maple raised and old fashioned glazed
Atomic Cow Creamery
54200 N Circle DrICE CREAM,
SANDWICHES
We have our favorite table on the patio here. This is a staple restaurant in Idyllwild.
*we love outdoor dining
75 locals recommend
Restaurant Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview DrWe have our favorite table on the patio here. This is a staple restaurant in Idyllwild.
*we love outdoor dining
Idyology
54905 N Circle DrGood Food, Outside deck, with an upper and lower deck.
Wine & Beer
Stevie is the chef, Jennifer, his wife, will likely serve you. Good food, baked goods, deli, breakfast and lunch. Closes early
15 locals recommend
Stevie’s Hungry Habit & Thirsty Rabbit
Stevie is the chef, Jennifer, his wife, will likely serve you. Good food, baked goods, deli, breakfast and lunch. Closes early
Fabulous bakery, personal chef, outdoor seating in back. Sandwiches, quiche, baked goods, pies, cakes.
Tucked behind the Plant nursery.
*Janie is the owner/baker. Tell her Gary & Marty sent you.
48 locals recommend
The Town Baker
54385 N Circle DrFabulous bakery, personal chef, outdoor seating in back. Sandwiches, quiche, baked goods, pies, cakes.
Tucked behind the Plant nursery.
*Janie is the owner/baker. Tell her Gary & Marty sent you.
The best crepes anywhere. Savory and Sweet.
Upstairs in The Fort.
Take out
21 locals recommend
Mamma Mia Crepes and Desserts
54225 N Circle DrThe best crepes anywhere. Savory and Sweet.
Upstairs in The Fort.
Take out
Nice place to meet people and relax
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N Circle DrWine Tasting, Art Gallery, Jewelry, Music
Shopping
Idyllwild is loaded with Art & Music. If you like pottery don't miss this "tucked away" pottery studio. It's easy to drive by and miss.
There will be signs out pointing to a back building. You will find lost of pieces to buy and also find artists at work.
21 locals recommend
Mountain Pottery
54240 N Circle DrIdyllwild is loaded with Art & Music. If you like pottery don't miss this "tucked away" pottery studio. It's easy to drive by and miss.
There will be signs out pointing to a back building. You will find lost of pieces to buy and also find artists at work.
I love this Nursery. It's right in the center of town and is a peaceful garden to walk through. There are fountains, indoor plants and a fun little bus converted into a small gift shop.
30 locals recommend
Idyllwild Garden
North Circle DriveI love this Nursery. It's right in the center of town and is a peaceful garden to walk through. There are fountains, indoor plants and a fun little bus converted into a small gift shop.
Nomad Ventures
28780 Old Town Front StHiking supplies
Fairway Market
54411 Village Center DrOne of two grocery stores in the Village.
One of two grocery stores in the Village. This one also has a deli.
59 locals recommend
Idyllwild Village Market
26000 CA-243One of two grocery stores in the Village. This one also has a deli.
Sightseeing
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243City/town information
There are endless trails to hike. If you're a hiker I am sure you know the trail you're coming for. Humber trailhead is close to the Cozy Cabin.
46 locals recommend
Idyllwild-Pine Cove
There are endless trails to hike. If you're a hiker I am sure you know the trail you're coming for. Humber trailhead is close to the Cozy Cabin.
Kids
Idyllwild Soda Pop & Sweet Shop
54225 N Circle DrIdyllwild Ice Cream & Jerky
54282 N Circle DrWhat's a vacation without ice cream?
Earth 'n' Fire
54225 N Circle DrPaint your own pottery