Cedar Treehouse
Food scene
Walking distance to Cedar Treehouse! The food is delicious and the ambiance is fabulous. Surrounded by trees, this cozy bistro features an Italian-driven menu & local art in a woodsy space. Reservations are required and can be found on their website. Get them early!
111 locals recommend
Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle DrWalking distance to Cedar Treehouse! The food is delicious and the ambiance is fabulous. Surrounded by trees, this cozy bistro features an Italian-driven menu & local art in a woodsy space. Reservations are required and can be found on their website. Get them early!
Reservations are required and can be found on their website. Get them early!
Elegant restaurant offering refined Italian cuisine along with jazz nights & patio dining.
147 locals recommend
FERRO
25840 Cedar StReservations are required and can be found on their website. Get them early!
Elegant restaurant offering refined Italian cuisine along with jazz nights & patio dining.
Fun place to grab a drink and delicious food! It gets busy on the weekends. They don't take reservations but you can put your name on the list and it's usually no longer than 30 minutes if you have to wait.
135 locals recommend
Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrFun place to grab a drink and delicious food! It gets busy on the weekends. They don't take reservations but you can put your name on the list and it's usually no longer than 30 minutes if you have to wait.
Our favorite wine shop! You can sit down for tastings and also purchase wine from their eclectic list of small production, organic, and natural wine.
25 locals recommend
The Wine Finch
54225 North Circle DriveOur favorite wine shop! You can sit down for tastings and also purchase wine from their eclectic list of small production, organic, and natural wine.
Alpaca Coffee & Tea
26600 CA-243Love the lavender latte!
Our favorite breakfast spot! Get there early, it gets busy and the line will go out of the door. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. They have delicious fresh juices and the breakfast portions are HUGE!
36 locals recommend
Mama's Egg House
54241 Ridgeview DrOur favorite breakfast spot! Get there early, it gets busy and the line will go out of the door. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. They have delicious fresh juices and the breakfast portions are HUGE!
Casual daytime eatery serving breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in old-fashioned surroundings.
68 locals recommend
Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrCasual daytime eatery serving breakfast, burgers & sandwiches in old-fashioned surroundings.
Close to Cedar Treehouse. Rustic wood-panelled Mexican diner nestled in pine trees with a deck, serving classic tacos & more.
68 locals recommend
La Casita
54650 N Circle DrClose to Cedar Treehouse. Rustic wood-panelled Mexican diner nestled in pine trees with a deck, serving classic tacos & more.
Manzanita Cantina and Grill
26290 CA-243Delicious, classic Mexican cuisine.
Great pour-overs, french press, & nitro (call 951-468-5095 for updated hours). They have amazing coffee flight tastings - highly recommend!
26 locals recommend
Black Mountain Coffee Roasters
54425 N Circle DrGreat pour-overs, french press, & nitro (call 951-468-5095 for updated hours). They have amazing coffee flight tastings - highly recommend!
Merkaba
54210 N Circle DrHandcrafted teas Made In Idyllwild - available by the cup or in bulk.
Lovely outdoor dog-friendly dining, and some limited indoor-ish dining (inside a covered patio). Daily special Quiche and/or breakfast sandwiches are our usual go-tos.
48 locals recommend
The Town Baker
54385 N Circle DrLovely outdoor dog-friendly dining, and some limited indoor-ish dining (inside a covered patio). Daily special Quiche and/or breakfast sandwiches are our usual go-tos.
Freshly made crepes, both savory and sweet. Limited indoor and outdoor (dog friendly) dining.
21 locals recommend
Mamma Mia Crepes and Desserts
54225 N Circle DrFreshly made crepes, both savory and sweet. Limited indoor and outdoor (dog friendly) dining.
Lunch only. Swiss-infused American - we recommend brunch on Saturdays when you can choose signature dishes you want. Sundays is buffet-style, they have mimosas, so that's great too! Dog friendly outdoor patio.
42 locals recommend
Tommy's Kitchen
54700 N Circle DrLunch only. Swiss-infused American - we recommend brunch on Saturdays when you can choose signature dishes you want. Sundays is buffet-style, they have mimosas, so that's great too! Dog friendly outdoor patio.
Super casual classic pizza place. Plenty of indoor seating + dog friendly outdoor seating in front and back.
57 locals recommend
Idyllwild Pizza Company
54391 Village Center DrSuper casual classic pizza place. Plenty of indoor seating + dog friendly outdoor seating in front and back.
Another casual pizza place, they have a great vegan pizza! Dog-friendly outside.
81 locals recommend
Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
54295 Ridgeview DrAnother casual pizza place, they have a great vegan pizza! Dog-friendly outside.
Upscale New American cuisine offered in a rustic mountain cabin with a fireplace & patio.
75 locals recommend
Restaurant Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview DrUpscale New American cuisine offered in a rustic mountain cabin with a fireplace & patio.
A town favorite, featuring locally crafted wines and one of the best music spots in town. Check their website for music lineup: https://www.middleridge.com/Music-Events
50 locals recommend
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N Circle DrA town favorite, featuring locally crafted wines and one of the best music spots in town. Check their website for music lineup: https://www.middleridge.com/Music-Events
Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro
54245 N Circle Drgreat wine shop and place to grab food.
Hiking
Two trails start at this site: Devils Slide Trail 3E05 and Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07. Both trails enter the San Jacinto Wilderness area and bicycles are not allowed. Paved parking and vault toilets at the trailhead.
72 locals recommend
Humber Park
24559 Fern Valley RdTwo trails start at this site: Devils Slide Trail 3E05 and Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07. Both trails enter the San Jacinto Wilderness area and bicycles are not allowed. Paved parking and vault toilets at the trailhead.
Easy to moderate. Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail is a 5 mile out and back trail located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California that features beautiful wild flowers, panoramic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs on leash are also able to use this trail.
59 locals recommend
Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07
Fern Valley RoadEasy to moderate. Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail is a 5 mile out and back trail located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California that features beautiful wild flowers, panoramic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs on leash are also able to use this trail.
Curated local nature exhibit and small museum. Public restrooms and ample parking. Trail network of easy to moderate hikes with views and creek side access.
Idyllwild Park Trail is located here -- it is a 2.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips.
114 locals recommend
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243Curated local nature exhibit and small museum. Public restrooms and ample parking. Trail network of easy to moderate hikes with views and creek side access.
Idyllwild Park Trail is located here -- it is a 2.5 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips.
Trailhead to moderately challenging hike to the top of Suicide Rock. The Deer Springs Trail begins on Hwy 243 one mile north of Idyllwild. The first 2.3 mile section is to a junction, take the cutoff trail to the right 1 mile to the top of Suicide Rock with panoramic views of Strawberry Valley and Idyllwild. This route starts in oak trees at 5,600 feet, ascending to 7,528 feet in the pines on top of Suicide Rock. Back at the junction of Deer Springs Trail and Suicide Trail, the trail to the left continues to San Jacinto Peak. Dogs are not allowed on this trail because it enters State Park Wilderness.
35 locals recommend
Deer Springs Trail
Deer Spring TrailTrailhead to moderately challenging hike to the top of Suicide Rock. The Deer Springs Trail begins on Hwy 243 one mile north of Idyllwild. The first 2.3 mile section is to a junction, take the cutoff trail to the right 1 mile to the top of Suicide Rock with panoramic views of Strawberry Valley and Idyllwild. This route starts in oak trees at 5,600 feet, ascending to 7,528 feet in the pines on top of Suicide Rock. Back at the junction of Deer Springs Trail and Suicide Trail, the trail to the left continues to San Jacinto Peak. Dogs are not allowed on this trail because it enters State Park Wilderness.
Idyllwild South Loop Trail is located here. It is a 2.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
28 locals recommend
Idyllwild Park
54000 Riverside County Playground RdIdyllwild South Loop Trail is located here. It is a 2.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Things To Do
The 250-seat Rustic Theatre in Idyllwild, California has been operating prior to 1950. It shows a variety of movies from first run to independent films. They serve food and drinks.
58 locals recommend
The Rustic Theatre, Idyllwild
54290 N Circle DrThe 250-seat Rustic Theatre in Idyllwild, California has been operating prior to 1950. It shows a variety of movies from first run to independent films. They serve food and drinks.
Great record shop with books and other items. Music lovers must go.
14 locals recommend
Hunky Dory Records
54200 N Circle DrGreat record shop with books and other items. Music lovers must go.
Fun shop for all things vintage pop culture. Great place to find records.
13 locals recommend
Ephemera
54225 N Circle DrFun shop for all things vintage pop culture. Great place to find records.
Mountain Pottery
54240 N Circle DrLocal, handcrafted pottery shop & classes.
Idyllwild Garden
North Circle DriveA lovely plant nursery + home goods, picnic supplies, and decor.
Speakeasy Books
54440 North Circle DriveThe perfect leisurely hang-out spot for reading, picnicking, and fishing. Approximately 20min drive from town.
71 locals recommend
Lake Fulmor Day Use Area
Hall Decker RoadThe perfect leisurely hang-out spot for reading, picnicking, and fishing. Approximately 20min drive from town.
Perfect destination for more active water sports, kayaking, boat rental, BBQ pits, & fishing. Approximately 20 min drive from town in the opposite direction of Lake Fulmor.
48 locals recommend
Lake Hemet
Perfect destination for more active water sports, kayaking, boat rental, BBQ pits, & fishing. Approximately 20 min drive from town in the opposite direction of Lake Fulmor.
A wonderful water medicine during the seasons the creek is running - call the campground for creek conditions. Closer than Lake Hemet, and lots of fun for the kids - there's also a campground with a playground nearby.
6 locals recommend
Hurkey Creek Park
56375 CA-74A wonderful water medicine during the seasons the creek is running - call the campground for creek conditions. Closer than Lake Hemet, and lots of fun for the kids - there's also a campground with a playground nearby.
Fern Valley Emporium
54965 Pine Crest AveVintage store.
Art Dept.
54240 Pine Crest AvenueCute, new art shop! A must visit.
Jute Mercantile
54425 North Circle DriveCity advice
Don't miss
Mayor Max
Did you know the Mayor of Idyllwild is a DOG? Not any dog... Mayor Max the famous Golden Retriever can often be seen around town greeting his constituents and visitors... you can visit his Facebook Page or his Website to ask about his schedule if you wanna be sure not to miss him!