Sugar Pine Chalet Guidebook
Food scene
Comfortable, personable and cozy coffee shop with great specialty drinks and goodies. The Idyllwild town monument stands outside for a great pic, not to mention one heck of a collaborative wood carving!
40 locals recommend
Higher Grounds
54245 N Circle DrComfortable, personable and cozy coffee shop with great specialty drinks and goodies. The Idyllwild town monument stands outside for a great pic, not to mention one heck of a collaborative wood carving!
Small parties (2) can usually fit at the bar, otherwise you may run into a wait for breakfast.
68 locals recommend
Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrSmall parties (2) can usually fit at the bar, otherwise you may run into a wait for breakfast.
Sun out makes this the favorite place for our family to eat, something delicious and fresh for everyone. Try the Salad Bar!!
42 locals recommend
Tommy's Kitchen
54700 N Circle DrSun out makes this the favorite place for our family to eat, something delicious and fresh for everyone. Try the Salad Bar!!
Call ahead to see if there’s live music/entertainment for the evening, makes it a great place to dine.
42 locals recommend
Idyology
54905 N Circle DrCall ahead to see if there’s live music/entertainment for the evening, makes it a great place to dine.
Uniquely real chocolatiers; rich, bittersweet, extraordinary flavor combinations and items such as a Willy wonka like ‘drinkable chocolate’.
41 locals recommend
El Buen Cacao
54423 Village Center DrUniquely real chocolatiers; rich, bittersweet, extraordinary flavor combinations and items such as a Willy wonka like ‘drinkable chocolate’.
Elegant, open presentation and often accompanied with live music.
50 locals recommend
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N Circle DrElegant, open presentation and often accompanied with live music.
If you’ve ever wanted to try French Onion Soup, try it here!
75 locals recommend
Restaurant Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview DrIf you’ve ever wanted to try French Onion Soup, try it here!
Surprisingly good sushi and meals. Easy for take out. Very small dining area.
13 locals recommend
Idy Sushi Rolls
25980 CA-243Surprisingly good sushi and meals. Easy for take out. Very small dining area.
Sightseeing
Deer Springs Trail
Deer Spring TrailMay need to drop in here to get an adventure pass. The parks and rec can be confusing depending on where you want to go. Make sure to just ask for clarification, you can usually ask the really nice fellas down at the gas station/convenience store at the end of the street here.
114 locals recommend
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243May need to drop in here to get an adventure pass. The parks and rec can be confusing depending on where you want to go. Make sure to just ask for clarification, you can usually ask the really nice fellas down at the gas station/convenience store at the end of the street here.
What a great time capsule into cinema. The marquee still displays show times and currently playing movie as well as the coming attractions. They have comedy shows and multiple other creative arts performances all throughout the year.
58 locals recommend
The Rustic Theatre, Idyllwild
54290 N Circle DrWhat a great time capsule into cinema. The marquee still displays show times and currently playing movie as well as the coming attractions. They have comedy shows and multiple other creative arts performances all throughout the year.
Beautiful lake for a quick walk or a half day with picnic. Plenty of picnic areas along the half mile walk around. LOTs of trails around the surrounding area, multiple stream hikes from the spill side of the lake where there’s also a parking area.
71 locals recommend
Lake Fulmor Day Use Area
Hall Decker RoadBeautiful lake for a quick walk or a half day with picnic. Plenty of picnic areas along the half mile walk around. LOTs of trails around the surrounding area, multiple stream hikes from the spill side of the lake where there’s also a parking area.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
Closing Time @
This is a relaxing mountain community. Most shops close down early as do eateries. Make sure to plan nightlife if you’re wanting to go out after dark other than dinner, check for the Rustic theatre’s weekend lineup, try Idyology or the tasting rooms. Any live performances will be advertised in town.