The Dusk House’s Guide to Idyllwild

The Dusk House
The Dusk House’s Guide to Idyllwild

Food scene

The best coffee, lattes and tea on the hill.
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Alpaca Coffee & Tea
26600 CA-243
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The best coffee, lattes and tea on the hill.
Hot ‘n fresh donuts. Go early, they tend to sell out.
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Amelia’s Donuts & More
54300 N Circle Dr
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Hot ‘n fresh donuts. Go early, they tend to sell out.
Classic diner food, an Idyllwild standby.
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Red Kettle
54220 N Circle Dr
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Classic diner food, an Idyllwild standby.
Our local brewery has solid pub fare and an alpine view from their open air patio.
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Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center Dr
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Our local brewery has solid pub fare and an alpine view from their open air patio.
The best fresh squeezed margaritas in town!
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Manzanita Cantina and Grill
26290 CA-243
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The best fresh squeezed margaritas in town!
Classic Mexican dishes under the pines. They don’t have a full bar, but they do have cold beers and delicious potato tacos.
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La Casita
54650 N Circle Dr
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Classic Mexican dishes under the pines. They don’t have a full bar, but they do have cold beers and delicious potato tacos.
Italian cuisine with a killer patio. Their lasagna (meat or veggie) is always a hit. Make your dinner reservations in advance as it can book up weeks out.
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FERRO
25840 Cedar St
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Italian cuisine with a killer patio. Their lasagna (meat or veggie) is always a hit. Make your dinner reservations in advance as it can book up weeks out.
The oldest restaurant in town, they have an expansive martini menu and their location right on the square is great for people watching.
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Restaurant Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview Dr
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The oldest restaurant in town, they have an expansive martini menu and their location right on the square is great for people watching.
This cozy wine bar has a curated selection of natural wines and beer too. Located upstairs across from the square, it also has great views of Tahquitz Peak from the outdoor patio.
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The Wine Finch
54225 North Circle Drive
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This cozy wine bar has a curated selection of natural wines and beer too. Located upstairs across from the square, it also has great views of Tahquitz Peak from the outdoor patio.
A popular spot both for locals and visitors. Burgers, BBQ and karaoke on weekends.
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Lumber Mill Bar & Grill
25985 CA-243
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A popular spot both for locals and visitors. Burgers, BBQ and karaoke on weekends.
Traditionally made dark chocolate, featuring sipping chocolates, even ice cream sundaes and milkshakes.
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El Buen Cacao
54423 Village Center Dr
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Traditionally made dark chocolate, featuring sipping chocolates, even ice cream sundaes and milkshakes.
Say hi to Mayor Max while eating an ice cream cone, just make sure he doesn’t sneak a lick.
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Idyllwild Ice Cream & Jerky
54282 N Circle Dr
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Say hi to Mayor Max while eating an ice cream cone, just make sure he doesn’t sneak a lick.
Alpaca Coffee's brand new dine-in eatery, formerly the Mile High Cafe.
Alpaca Kitchen
Alpaca Coffee's brand new dine-in eatery, formerly the Mile High Cafe.
Great new tea shop with baked goods and housewares.
Shala Tea Company
Great new tea shop with baked goods and housewares.
Local baker's just-opened lovely brick and mortar store. Go early because they sell out!
Raven Hill Bagels
Local baker's just-opened lovely brick and mortar store. Go early because they sell out!

Shopping

Come in for a custom pair of chaps, vest, or moccasins, and leave with a story.
Mountain Mike's Custom Leather
54360 N Circle Dr
Come in for a custom pair of chaps, vest, or moccasins, and leave with a story.
One of the best curated thrift shops around.
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Ephemera
54225 N Circle Dr
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One of the best curated thrift shops around.
Extensive assortment of loose leaf teas, herbs and wizard statues.
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Merkaba
54210 N Circle Dr
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Extensive assortment of loose leaf teas, herbs and wizard statues.
Skin care, wellness products and charming home decor.
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Wildland
54425 N Circle Dr
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Skin care, wellness products and charming home decor.
Vintage records and cassette tapes.
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Hunky Dory Records
54200 N Circle Dr
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Vintage records and cassette tapes.
An adorable shop for art supplies and papergoods.
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Art Dept.
54240 Pine Crest Avenue
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An adorable shop for art supplies and papergoods.
Vibey boutique with vintage tees and lots more.
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Wild Idy
54340 N Circle Dr
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Vibey boutique with vintage tees and lots more.
Mix of obscure vintage titles and new releases.
Speakeasy Bookmarket
Mix of obscure vintage titles and new releases.
An excellent selection of home and garden goods.
El Sereno Mercantile
An excellent selection of home and garden goods.
Vintage records, cassettes, VHS, books, and videogames curated by Ephemera Bazaar and Speakeasy Books.
Midnite Moon
Vintage records, cassettes, VHS, books, and videogames curated by Ephemera Bazaar and Speakeasy Books.
Astrid stocks an incredible selection of vintage clothes, shoes and accessories.
AS IS Vintage
Astrid stocks an incredible selection of vintage clothes, shoes and accessories.
80,000 records, mostly classical and jazz but with other genres mixed in.
The Record Collector
54225 Pine Crest Ave
80,000 records, mostly classical and jazz but with other genres mixed in.
Very cute newly-opened toy shop.
Canopy Toys
Very cute newly-opened toy shop.

Hiking

If you only have time for one hike, we recommend this one. (Moderate)
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Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07
Fern Valley Road
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If you only have time for one hike, we recommend this one. (Moderate)
Parking along the road can fill up during the weekend, but there's additional parking across the street at the Idyllwild Nature Center.
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Deer Springs Trail
Deer Spring Trail
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Parking along the road can fill up during the weekend, but there's additional parking across the street at the Idyllwild Nature Center.
Free hiking permits and trail maps.
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San Jacinto Ranger Station
54270 Pine Crest Ave
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Free hiking permits and trail maps.
Hurkey Creek park is home to a short hike to an amazing waterfall and swimming hole, just ask the park ranger when entering.
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Hurkey Creek Park
56375 CA-74
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Hurkey Creek park is home to a short hike to an amazing waterfall and swimming hole, just ask the park ranger when entering.

Sightseeing

A nice spot for a walk around the lake. There's fishing but no swimming!
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Lake Fulmor Day Use Area
Hall Decker Road
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A nice spot for a walk around the lake. There's fishing but no swimming!
The Nature Center has many small educational exhibits and trails ranging from easy to advanced.
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Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243
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The Nature Center has many small educational exhibits and trails ranging from easy to advanced.
About a half hour drive away, Lake Hemet is accessible with an Adventure Pass for fishing, picnicking or hiking. Across the lake there is also a private harbor and boat launch, with boat rentals and swimming available for a separate fee.
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Lake Hemet
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About a half hour drive away, Lake Hemet is accessible with an Adventure Pass for fishing, picnicking or hiking. Across the lake there is also a private harbor and boat launch, with boat rentals and swimming available for a separate fee.
Electric bike rentals right on the village square.
Idy-wild rides
Electric bike rentals right on the village square.

旅行者建议

出行

Adventure Passes required for trailhead parking.

Avoid getting a ticket and pick up an Adventure Pass for $5 from any other markets or gas stations in town.