Guidebook for Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Food Scene
Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrBreakfast!
FERRO
25840 Cedar StFantastic back patio, live music, yummy food!
Hot chocolate! Chocolate! The owners are the best and the business has their manufacturing facility on site so you can take a peek at the innerworkings. They've got tasty truffles and many assorted chocolatey drinks and cold brew. New location in Strawberry Creek Plaza near the post office.
41 locals recommend
El Buen Cacao
54423 Village Center DrHot chocolate! Chocolate! The owners are the best and the business has their manufacturing facility on site so you can take a peek at the innerworkings. They've got tasty truffles and many assorted chocolatey drinks and cold brew. New location in Strawberry Creek Plaza near the post office.
Tommy's Kitchen
54700 N Circle DrBreakfast!
Alpaca Coffee & Tea
26600 CA-243Cute indoor bar and most dinner seating is outside on their wonderful covered patio.
111 locals recommend
Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle DrCute indoor bar and most dinner seating is outside on their wonderful covered patio.
Raven Hill Bagels + Market
Great shop and delicious bagels.
Drinks & Nightlife
Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrEat and drink beers and hang out with a fun crowd!
Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro
54245 N Circle DrThe Wine Finch
54225 North Circle DriveCheck for interesting festivals and live music at this local theater.
58 locals recommend
The Rustic Theatre, Idyllwild
54290 N Circle DrCheck for interesting festivals and live music at this local theater.
Essentials
Idyllwild Village Market
26000 CA-243small market with deli and good produce.
Arts & Culture
Idyllwild Arts
52500 Temecula RdParks & Nature
The jumping off point for many fun trails like Ernie Maxwell trail and Devil’s slide. It's a short drive to town and has unbelievable views of Lily Rock on the way. Must have an Adventure Pass to park in the lot.
72 locals recommend
Humber Park
24559 Fern Valley RdThe jumping off point for many fun trails like Ernie Maxwell trail and Devil’s slide. It's a short drive to town and has unbelievable views of Lily Rock on the way. Must have an Adventure Pass to park in the lot.
Get some hiking info and an Adventure pass. The Rangers are friendly and really informative. They also have a whiteboard where you can write about your wildlife sightings.
17 locals recommend
San Jacinto Ranger Station
54270 Pine Crest AveGet some hiking info and an Adventure pass. The Rangers are friendly and really informative. They also have a whiteboard where you can write about your wildlife sightings.
Beautiful, glassy lake with a trail around and wooden decks to enjoy the view.
71 locals recommend
Lake Fulmor Day Use Area
Hall Decker RoadBeautiful, glassy lake with a trail around and wooden decks to enjoy the view.
Take a meandering walk around the park on the perimeter trail, or hike up to the Nature Center. Feeling more ambitious? Hike from the park all the way to Suicide Rock or beyond to San Jacinto Peak!
28 locals recommend
Idyllwild Park
54000 Riverside County Playground RdTake a meandering walk around the park on the perimeter trail, or hike up to the Nature Center. Feeling more ambitious? Hike from the park all the way to Suicide Rock or beyond to San Jacinto Peak!
Shops
Wildland
54425 N Circle DrWell curated store filled with handmade goods and skincare.
El Sereno Mercantile
Super cool shop with fancy gear for life on the mountain.
Ephemera
54225 N Circle DrFun shop with great vintage finds
AS IS Vintage
Super great shop with well curated goods.
Speakeasy Bookmarket
Tiny adorable shop in town.
Mountain Poppy Florals
Cute little hidden shop.
Adorable place to browse don’t miss the trailer towards the back!
30 locals recommend
Idyllwild Garden
North Circle DriveAdorable place to browse don’t miss the trailer towards the back!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Winter travel
Don’t forget to be prepared with chains/ cables for your car when traveling in the winter. Keep an eye on the forecast as your stay approaches because they may be required in winter weather! The CalTrans website is a great resource for road conditions.