Idyllwild Mt Getaway
Food scene
Nice restaurants and cafes in the Idyllwild area
Great Italian Food in the Center of Idyllwild - https://www.ferrorestaurant.com/
147 locals recommend
FERRO
25840 Cedar StGreat Italian Food in the Center of Idyllwild - https://www.ferrorestaurant.com/
Good food and locally brewed beer
https://www.idyllwildbrewpub.com/
135 locals recommend
Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrGood food and locally brewed beer
https://www.idyllwildbrewpub.com/
Great food including both American favorites and Korean specialties run by a local Korean American family. Bibimbap is a favorite of ours...
https://milehighcafe.net/
48 locals recommend
Mile High Cafe
26600 CA-243Great food including both American favorites and Korean specialties run by a local Korean American family. Bibimbap is a favorite of ours...
https://milehighcafe.net/
Best espresso drinks in town in our opinion. Run by the same family that owns the Mile High Cafe next door.
47 locals recommend
Alpaca Coffee & Tea
26600 CA-243Best espresso drinks in town in our opinion. Run by the same family that owns the Mile High Cafe next door.
Nice food and wonderful indoor/outdoor ambiance with frequent live music performances and an art gallery next door. Specializing in italian fusion with a touch of cajun cuisine.
https://cafearomaidyllwild.com/
111 locals recommend
Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle DrNice food and wonderful indoor/outdoor ambiance with frequent live music performances and an art gallery next door. Specializing in italian fusion with a touch of cajun cuisine.
https://cafearomaidyllwild.com/
Great local coffee roasters to buy some beans. They also serve coffee but not espresso drinks.
Idyllwild Coffee Roasters
54245 N Circle DrGreat local coffee roasters to buy some beans. They also serve coffee but not espresso drinks.
Locally made fresh ice cream - it's a local favorite, must try!
21 locals recommend
Idyllwild Ice Cream & Jerky
54282 N Circle DrLocally made fresh ice cream - it's a local favorite, must try!
A local classic, been around since 1973. We especially like their grilled king salmon and their french onion soup. Mountain rustic ambiance and good food.
75 locals recommend
Restaurant Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview DrA local classic, been around since 1973. We especially like their grilled king salmon and their french onion soup. Mountain rustic ambiance and good food.
Good Japanese food and sushi, run by a local Japanese American family.
13 locals recommend
Idy Sushi Rolls
25980 CA-243Good Japanese food and sushi, run by a local Japanese American family.
Hiking
Great local hikes
Nice local trail that traverses the valley wall above Idyllwild - 2.4 miles each way, approx 800 feet of elevation change. Hiking through the trees with occasional views over the valley and up to Suicide Rock, Marian Ridge and Tahquitz Rock
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ernie-maxwell-trail
59 locals recommend
Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07
Fern Valley RoadNice local trail that traverses the valley wall above Idyllwild - 2.4 miles each way, approx 800 feet of elevation change. Hiking through the trees with occasional views over the valley and up to Suicide Rock, Marian Ridge and Tahquitz Rock
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ernie-maxwell-trail
A large number of wonderful hikes in the State Park. The Devil's Slide trailhead in Humber Park (0.5mile up Fern Valley Road) is close to the Ernie Maxwell Trailhead. Devil's Slide trail gives access to the Park which has over a hundred miles of hiking trails to explore.
34 locals recommend
Mount San Jacinto State Park
25905 CA-243A large number of wonderful hikes in the State Park. The Devil's Slide trailhead in Humber Park (0.5mile up Fern Valley Road) is close to the Ernie Maxwell Trailhead. Devil's Slide trail gives access to the Park which has over a hundred miles of hiking trails to explore.
This 2.5 mile moderate trail ascends from Humber Park to Saddle Junction with many switchbacks and far reaching views. Starting at 6,400 ft. the elevation gain is 1,700 ft. From Saddle Junction, a network of trails lead to San Jacinto Peak (10,834 ft.), the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (8,516), and Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout (8,846 ft.). The Pacific Crest Trail passes through Saddle Junction. This is part of the San Jacinto Wilderness area - from Saddle Junction you can explore around the high mountain plateau, lots of hiking and exploring up there at 8000 feet plus of elevation.
Devils Slide Trail
Devils Slide TrailThis 2.5 mile moderate trail ascends from Humber Park to Saddle Junction with many switchbacks and far reaching views. Starting at 6,400 ft. the elevation gain is 1,700 ft. From Saddle Junction, a network of trails lead to San Jacinto Peak (10,834 ft.), the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (8,516), and Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout (8,846 ft.). The Pacific Crest Trail passes through Saddle Junction. This is part of the San Jacinto Wilderness area - from Saddle Junction you can explore around the high mountain plateau, lots of hiking and exploring up there at 8000 feet plus of elevation.
15.5 mile (and 4125 feet elevation gain) roundtrip from Devils Slide Trail to Mt San Jacinto Peak - 16.5 miles from our porch! While this is a major undertaking, it is worth it if you have the energy and stamina.
https://socalhiker.net/hiking-mt-san-jacinto-via-humber-park-idyllwild/
22 locals recommend
Mount San Jacinto
15.5 mile (and 4125 feet elevation gain) roundtrip from Devils Slide Trail to Mt San Jacinto Peak - 16.5 miles from our porch! While this is a major undertaking, it is worth it if you have the energy and stamina.
https://socalhiker.net/hiking-mt-san-jacinto-via-humber-park-idyllwild/
Great place to pick up gear you may have forgotten to bring up the mountain for various outdoor adventures. The folks working there can give good advice regarding local trail conditions and recomendations.
11 locals recommend
Nomad Ventures
28780 Old Town Front StGreat place to pick up gear you may have forgotten to bring up the mountain for various outdoor adventures. The folks working there can give good advice regarding local trail conditions and recomendations.
If you plan to hike in the national forest San Jacinto Wilderness Area (all the hikes up Devils Slide Trail and above) you must register at the Ranger Station in town first to obtain a free Wilderness Permit. They can answer questions regarding recommended hikes given the current weather conditions etc. Helpful folks
17 locals recommend
San Jacinto Ranger Station
54270 Pine Crest AveIf you plan to hike in the national forest San Jacinto Wilderness Area (all the hikes up Devils Slide Trail and above) you must register at the Ranger Station in town first to obtain a free Wilderness Permit. They can answer questions regarding recommended hikes given the current weather conditions etc. Helpful folks
Sightseeing
Nice hiking area with a visitor center and historical information regarding the native americans who lived in the area for hundreds of years. Wonderful views of the greater Idyllwild area, both up and down the valley.
Also good for short hikes without too much elevation gain
https://www.rivcoparks.org/idyllwild-nature-center
114 locals recommend
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243Nice hiking area with a visitor center and historical information regarding the native americans who lived in the area for hundreds of years. Wonderful views of the greater Idyllwild area, both up and down the valley.
Also good for short hikes without too much elevation gain
https://www.rivcoparks.org/idyllwild-nature-center
Nice way to learn about the history of Idyllwild and the San Jacinto Mountains. Includes interesting history about rock and mountain climbing in the region.
28 locals recommend
Idyllwild Area Historical Society
54470 N Circle DrNice way to learn about the history of Idyllwild and the San Jacinto Mountains. Includes interesting history about rock and mountain climbing in the region.
Arts & Wine
Winery from Temecula with a nice collection of arts and crafts from local artists. Wine is tasty and well-priced. Also good live music.
50 locals recommend
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N Circle DrWinery from Temecula with a nice collection of arts and crafts from local artists. Wine is tasty and well-priced. Also good live music.
Grocery store
This local grocery store has a nice selection of produce and tasty treats. You can stock up on staples as well as specialty items. They also have a selection of organic foods.
59 locals recommend
Idyllwild Village Market
26000 CA-243This local grocery store has a nice selection of produce and tasty treats. You can stock up on staples as well as specialty items. They also have a selection of organic foods.