Cedar Moon Idyllwild Guide
Restaurants
Some of our favorites.
Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle DrCozy, woodsy spot, walkable from Cedar Moon.
Great, massive patio overlooking Strawberry Creek. Tasty brews of course, but also delicious, filling food options like burgers, fish & chips, nachos, and more. Family friendly for lunch + early dinner and a more lively social crowd on weekend nights.
135 locals recommend
Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrGreat, massive patio overlooking Strawberry Creek. Tasty brews of course, but also delicious, filling food options like burgers, fish & chips, nachos, and more. Family friendly for lunch + early dinner and a more lively social crowd on weekend nights.
Creekside dining, walkable from Cedar Moon. Evenings under the outdoor lights are magical.
42 locals recommend
Idyology
54905 N Circle DrCreekside dining, walkable from Cedar Moon. Evenings under the outdoor lights are magical.
Great breakfast + light lunch. Vegan/vegetarian breakfast options include one of the best breakfast burritos we've had + giant vegan cinnamon rolls. Good lattes, too. A nice outdoor area and small enclosed porch for indoor dining. Across from Idyllwild Gardens, so you can pick up a new succulent while you're at it.
48 locals recommend
The Town Baker
54385 N Circle DrGreat breakfast + light lunch. Vegan/vegetarian breakfast options include one of the best breakfast burritos we've had + giant vegan cinnamon rolls. Good lattes, too. A nice outdoor area and small enclosed porch for indoor dining. Across from Idyllwild Gardens, so you can pick up a new succulent while you're at it.
Awesome pizza (and other Italian dishes, but we can only vouch for the pizza). Includes vegan options with a house-made cheese that melts perfectly. Great patio with heaters.
81 locals recommend
Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
54295 Ridgeview DrAwesome pizza (and other Italian dishes, but we can only vouch for the pizza). Includes vegan options with a house-made cheese that melts perfectly. Great patio with heaters.
Amelia’s Donuts & More
54300 N Circle DrVegan + gluten-free options.
Delicious Mexican food, great for dine-in or take out. With pool tables in the middle of the restaurant, it gets more bar-like after 8/9pm.
18 locals recommend
Manzanita Cantina and Grill
26290 CA-243Delicious Mexican food, great for dine-in or take out. With pool tables in the middle of the restaurant, it gets more bar-like after 8/9pm.
La Casita
54650 N Circle DrFamily-friendly Mexican spot with a great outdoor patio.
Local (and visitor) favorite. Great atmosphere, live music most weekends, good wines + cocktails, plus a nice patio for outdoor dining.
147 locals recommend
FERRO
25840 Cedar StLocal (and visitor) favorite. Great atmosphere, live music most weekends, good wines + cocktails, plus a nice patio for outdoor dining.
Now called Alpaca Brunch Cafe - same family as the former long-standing Mile High and same owners as the adjacent (and our fave) coffee shop, Alpaca. Casual, friendly spot with great breakfast / brunch options. Kid friendly, dog-friendly outside and vegetarian/vegan friendly, too. You can order lattes from OG Alpaca on the restaurant side too. :)
48 locals recommend
Mile High Cafe
26600 CA-243Now called Alpaca Brunch Cafe - same family as the former long-standing Mile High and same owners as the adjacent (and our fave) coffee shop, Alpaca. Casual, friendly spot with great breakfast / brunch options. Kid friendly, dog-friendly outside and vegetarian/vegan friendly, too. You can order lattes from OG Alpaca on the restaurant side too. :)
But first, COFFEE
Lots of options for a small mountain town.
Our favorite. They serve Stumptown and make the best iced lattes. Try the Chagaccino! Co-located with Mile High Cafe.
47 locals recommend
Alpaca Coffee & Tea
26600 CA-243Our favorite. They serve Stumptown and make the best iced lattes. Try the Chagaccino! Co-located with Mile High Cafe.
Another favorite. Such a cute spot tucked into Oakwood Village.
26 locals recommend
Black Mountain Coffee Roasters
54425 N Circle DrAnother favorite. Such a cute spot tucked into Oakwood Village.
Serving organic coffee from their Idyllwild Coffee Roasters. Pick up a bag as a souvenir.
40 locals recommend
Higher Grounds
54245 N Circle DrServing organic coffee from their Idyllwild Coffee Roasters. Pick up a bag as a souvenir.
Wine
A tasting room known as a tasting gallery (they rotate the art often) in the heart of town. Live music most weekends.
50 locals recommend
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N Circle DrA tasting room known as a tasting gallery (they rotate the art often) in the heart of town. Live music most weekends.
An adorable little wine bar + shop in the heart of town. Great selection of natural/organic wines. No need to settle for grocery-store wine on your mountain visit! Note: they are closed Mon-Weds.
25 locals recommend
The Wine Finch
54225 North Circle DriveAn adorable little wine bar + shop in the heart of town. Great selection of natural/organic wines. No need to settle for grocery-store wine on your mountain visit! Note: they are closed Mon-Weds.
Movies + drinks, plus an outdoor area turned beer garden. Something for everyone.
58 locals recommend
The Rustic Theatre, Idyllwild
54290 N Circle DrMovies + drinks, plus an outdoor area turned beer garden. Something for everyone.
Shops
Unique home goods, gifts and great-smelling natural lotions/balms made by the owner.
16 locals recommend
Wildland
54425 N Circle DrUnique home goods, gifts and great-smelling natural lotions/balms made by the owner.
Small but cheap used bookshop. $1 paperbacks/$3 hardcovers. We have found some gems here but the real reason to go is for the truly unique mountain experience chatting with the owner. Cash only.
Bubba's Books
54799 North Circle DriveSmall but cheap used bookshop. $1 paperbacks/$3 hardcovers. We have found some gems here but the real reason to go is for the truly unique mountain experience chatting with the owner. Cash only.
Fern Valley Emporium
54965 Pine Crest AveMassive antique shop, very close to Cedar Moon.
More than a great nursery - wander around and explore unique gifts and say hi to the chickens.
30 locals recommend
Idyllwild Garden
North Circle DriveMore than a great nursery - wander around and explore unique gifts and say hi to the chickens.
Wooley's
54274 N Circle DrFor all your big mountain hat needs.
Hunky Dory Records
54200 N Circle DrThe Funky Bazaar
54875 N Circle DrA Piece of Idyllwild
54245 N Circle DrWax Apothecary at Town Gallery
54425 N Circle DrCute NEW bookstore in Idyllwild. Small but great curated selection - impressive kids section as well. Tell them Cedar Moon sent you! We pop in every time we're in town.
9 locals recommend
Speakeasy Books
54440 North Circle DriveCute NEW bookstore in Idyllwild. Small but great curated selection - impressive kids section as well. Tell them Cedar Moon sent you! We pop in every time we're in town.
Kid Stuff
Big, clean and fun playground to let the kids run and climb around. Plenty of seating for grown-ups.
17 locals recommend
Idyllwild Community Center Kids' Playground
26184 Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic HwyBig, clean and fun playground to let the kids run and climb around. Plenty of seating for grown-ups.
Air hockey in the mountains? Yep! Fun stop in the middle of town.
7 locals recommend
Mountain Maniacs Arcade
54225 N Circle DrAir hockey in the mountains? Yep! Fun stop in the middle of town.
AstroCamp
26800 Saunders Meadow RdSleepaway camp in Idyllwild for kids 8-13. One and two-week sessions June-August.
Idyllwild Soda Pop & Sweet Shop
54225 N Circle DrGet Outside
On the way up or down the mountain. About 20 minutes from Cedar Moon. Easy half-mile trail loops around the lake. Scenic views and picnic spots.
71 locals recommend
Lake Fulmor Day Use Area
Hall Decker RoadOn the way up or down the mountain. About 20 minutes from Cedar Moon. Easy half-mile trail loops around the lake. Scenic views and picnic spots.
The famous Devils Slide Trail 3E05 and Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07 start here. Two minute drive from Cedar Moon or pre-hike and take the mile and a half walk up.
72 locals recommend
Humber Park
24559 Fern Valley RdThe famous Devils Slide Trail 3E05 and Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07 start here. Two minute drive from Cedar Moon or pre-hike and take the mile and a half walk up.
Nature museum, trails and picnic areas. Something for everyone.
114 locals recommend
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243Nature museum, trails and picnic areas. Something for everyone.
38 miles one way, 4,000ft elevation gain. Forest service permit required Highway 74, 1 mile east of Highway 371 to Fuller Ridge Trail at Black Mountain Road. We haven't done it but we love Wild by Cheryl Strayed ...
Pacific Crest Trail
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail38 miles one way, 4,000ft elevation gain. Forest service permit required Highway 74, 1 mile east of Highway 371 to Fuller Ridge Trail at Black Mountain Road. We haven't done it but we love Wild by Cheryl Strayed ...