Sightseeing
Gorgeous, moderate dog-friendly trail walking distance from lodge
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Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07
Fern Valley RoadGorgeous, moderate dog-friendly trail walking distance from lodge
Popular trail heads including Devil’s Slide and Ernie Maxwell. Adventure Pass provided for guests (covers parking). Hiking permit required from some trails.
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Humber Park
24559 Fern Valley RdPopular trail heads including Devil’s Slide and Ernie Maxwell. Adventure Pass provided for guests (covers parking). Hiking permit required from some trails.
Easy access parking with trails, sitting areas, and educational displays
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Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243Easy access parking with trails, sitting areas, and educational displays
Year-round arts boarding school and summer camps. Check out website for events.
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Idyllwild Arts
52500 Temecula RdYear-round arts boarding school and summer camps. Check out website for events.
Lake Hemet Day Use Area
56570 CA-74Gorgeous park with dog-friendly county forest trails and picnic areas. $6/adult use fee includes parking and access to facilities. Check out the Perimeter and Nature Center Trails for easy to moderate dog and family-friendly hikes with great views.
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Idyllwild Park
54000 Riverside County Playground RdGorgeous park with dog-friendly county forest trails and picnic areas. $6/adult use fee includes parking and access to facilities. Check out the Perimeter and Nature Center Trails for easy to moderate dog and family-friendly hikes with great views.
Quaint, comfortable theater with in-house food, snacks, and alcohol. In the middle of town.
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The Rustic Theatre, Idyllwild
54290 N Circle DrQuaint, comfortable theater with in-house food, snacks, and alcohol. In the middle of town.
Istate Park yaseMount San Jacinto
25905 CA-243Moderately difficult trail. Pick up at Deer Springs off 243 (across from Nature Center)
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Suicide Rock
Moderately difficult trail. Pick up at Deer Springs off 243 (across from Nature Center)
Food scene
Town Center
54265 Village Center DrCharming town with restaurants, shops, and mountain views.
Great craft beers, burgers (including veggie), and other American fare with forest views
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Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrGreat craft beers, burgers (including veggie), and other American fare with forest views
FERRO
25840 Cedar StDelish pizzas and pastas in upscale garden setting (or to go)
Manzanita Cantina and Grill
26290 CA-243Cactus burrito ❤️
We support local farms. I’m happy to help you arrange a local CSA box for your visit!
Sage Mountain Farm
55520 CA-371We support local farms. I’m happy to help you arrange a local CSA box for your visit!
Sandwiches and breakfast. ❤️tuna melt❤️ veggie sandwich
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Stevie’s Hungry Habit & Thirsty Rabbit
Sandwiches and breakfast. ❤️tuna melt❤️ veggie sandwich
My favorite coffee, tea, and boba spot by a long shot. Also offer quick grab n go items.
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Alpaca Coffee & Tea
26600 CA-243My favorite coffee, tea, and boba spot by a long shot. Also offer quick grab n go items.
Go early if you want to get your hands on their delicious bagels. Fun market full of gourmet goods as well.
Raven Hill Bagels
Go early if you want to get your hands on their delicious bagels. Fun market full of gourmet goods as well.
Favorite shops
Great selection, reasonable prices, awesome owner. Love this spot.
Hunky Dory Records
54200 N Circle DrBeing middle aged means having a favorite market? This is my quick one-stop-shop for groceries. Appreciate that they stock fresh veggies and plenty of vegetarian and vegan items. Also well stocked in the beer and liquor department.
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Idyllwild Village Market
26000 CA-243Being middle aged means having a favorite market? This is my quick one-stop-shop for groceries. Appreciate that they stock fresh veggies and plenty of vegetarian and vegan items. Also well stocked in the beer and liquor department.
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Idyllwild Farmer's Market
Fresh produce, jams, and goods.
Located by Town Hall
Sundays 9AM-2PM
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Art Alliance of Idyllwild Deer
Keep an eye out for colorful painted deer statues around town! These are part of the Idyllwild Deer Sightings public art project. For a full map and story behind each, see: https://artinidyllwild.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/Deer%20Sightings%20Map.pdf
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Raven Hill Bagels
Delivery on Sat or go to their new store on N Circle Dr. Awesome bagels and people!
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Family friendly spots
Idyllwild town and nearby parks are super kid friendly. Restaurants are casual and welcoming. Check out the Nature Center or Idyllwild Regional Park for family-friendly walks and nature. These are also great places to play in snow during winter. In terms of trails, I recommend Ernie Maxwell. Note that many trails are steep with high altitudes so think twice before you take little ones up.