Guidebook for Idyllwild, Thoughtfully created by The Fox Den

Jennifer
Guidebook for Idyllwild, Thoughtfully created by The Fox Den

Sightseeing

Great place to go and hike! There are different trails for different levels of difficulty. The Ernie Maxwell trail is an excellent day hike that is easy with beautiful vistas.
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Humber Park
24559 Fern Valley Rd
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Great place to go and hike! There are different trails for different levels of difficulty. The Ernie Maxwell trail is an excellent day hike that is easy with beautiful vistas.
Beautiful views from the top, but a bit more difficult than Ernie Maxwell!
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Suicide Rock
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Beautiful views from the top, but a bit more difficult than Ernie Maxwell!
Beautiful little lake towards the Banning side of HWY 243. About 20 min drive from Idyllwild. There are picnic benches and lots of people fishing.
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Lake Fulmor Day Use Area
Hall Decker Road
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Beautiful little lake towards the Banning side of HWY 243. About 20 min drive from Idyllwild. There are picnic benches and lots of people fishing.
Beautiful views - worth checking out!
Inspiration Point
Beautiful views - worth checking out!

Food Scene

Excellent place for dinner. High quality Italian dishes & gourmet pizza. (Recommend: Pollo Arrosto, Sausage and Fennel pizza) Great outdoor area with live entertainment (most nights) & cozy bar.
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FERRO
25840 Cedar St
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Excellent place for dinner. High quality Italian dishes & gourmet pizza. (Recommend: Pollo Arrosto, Sausage and Fennel pizza) Great outdoor area with live entertainment (most nights) & cozy bar.
Good place for fresh baked treats in the morning to compliment Swiss based cuisine. Sundays they hold a buffet that locals and visitors enjoy. Their new dinner menu is excellent (Fri/Sat only)
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Tommy's Kitchen
54700 N Circle Dr
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Good place for fresh baked treats in the morning to compliment Swiss based cuisine. Sundays they hold a buffet that locals and visitors enjoy. Their new dinner menu is excellent (Fri/Sat only)
Good place to pop into for some coffee or a craft beer and baked goods. Paul is very friendly and their grilled sammy's are a good option for a quick lunch.
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Idyllwild Bake Shop & Brew
54200 N Circle Dr
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Good place to pop into for some coffee or a craft beer and baked goods. Paul is very friendly and their grilled sammy's are a good option for a quick lunch.
Our go-to for mexican in Idyllwild! You must try their Jalapeno sauce, but be careful, it is HOT!
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La Casita
54650 N Circle Dr
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Our go-to for mexican in Idyllwild! You must try their Jalapeno sauce, but be careful, it is HOT!
This hidden gem is located behind some shops on North Circle (look for Idyllwild Arts shop - it is behind it!) Perfect spot for baked goods, coffee and wraps.
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The Town Baker
54385 N Circle Dr
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This hidden gem is located behind some shops on North Circle (look for Idyllwild Arts shop - it is behind it!) Perfect spot for baked goods, coffee and wraps.
Another good option for lunch/dinner. Wood Fired pizza and good Italian fare in the middle of town.
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Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
54295 Ridgeview Dr
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Another good option for lunch/dinner. Wood Fired pizza and good Italian fare in the middle of town.
Grab some healthy vegetarian food - vegan options as well - and some yummy smoothies / juices.
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Plant Food Supper Club
54241 Ridgeview Dr
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Grab some healthy vegetarian food - vegan options as well - and some yummy smoothies / juices.
This place has it all - and is pretty consistent in their quality. Grab breakfast, lunch or dinner here - and if you go for dinner, their brown bread is a must to start! If you would like recommendations, please do not hesitate to ask us - their menu is extensive. Happy Hour is Mon - Fri in the cafe area - and Margarita Thursdays is fun!
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Restaurant Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview Dr
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This place has it all - and is pretty consistent in their quality. Grab breakfast, lunch or dinner here - and if you go for dinner, their brown bread is a must to start! If you would like recommendations, please do not hesitate to ask us - their menu is extensive. Happy Hour is Mon - Fri in the cafe area - and Margarita Thursdays is fun!
Our favorite place for breakfast, lunch and dinner! They have consistently great meals and we highly recommend them. Korean and other ethic options are avail and highly recommended as well. Try the new cheese plate - YUM!
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Mile High Cafe
26600 CA-243
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Our favorite place for breakfast, lunch and dinner! They have consistently great meals and we highly recommend them. Korean and other ethic options are avail and highly recommended as well. Try the new cheese plate - YUM!
Roast all coffee in house... tastings are on the weekends. They are only a roaster, so you cannot purchase drinks - only coffee tastings. They sell their coffee, it is amazing - and worth trying / taking a little of Idy back home with you!
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Black Mountain Coffee Roasters
54425 N Circle Dr
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Roast all coffee in house... tastings are on the weekends. They are only a roaster, so you cannot purchase drinks - only coffee tastings. They sell their coffee, it is amazing - and worth trying / taking a little of Idy back home with you!
Not only do they have some pretty amazing Crepes - savory AND sweet - as well as gelato, shakes, bubble waffles and some of the best cappuccino on the mountain, but their VIEW is the best on the hill for a restaurant - you can see Tahquitz from the tables outside. Their bfast crepe is yummy and they have a crepe not on the menu - ask for lemon, butter and powdered sugar with a side of vanilla gelato. You won't be sorry.
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Mamma Mia Crepes and Desserts
54225 N Circle Dr
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Not only do they have some pretty amazing Crepes - savory AND sweet - as well as gelato, shakes, bubble waffles and some of the best cappuccino on the mountain, but their VIEW is the best on the hill for a restaurant - you can see Tahquitz from the tables outside. Their bfast crepe is yummy and they have a crepe not on the menu - ask for lemon, butter and powdered sugar with a side of vanilla gelato. You won't be sorry.
Aroma is a local staple and definitely a good option for dining. Catch local musicians on weekend evenings (and some week nights!) as well as a good selection of pasta, steaks, seafood and salads. Good ambiance with a large, heated outdoor patio.
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Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle Dr
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Aroma is a local staple and definitely a good option for dining. Catch local musicians on weekend evenings (and some week nights!) as well as a good selection of pasta, steaks, seafood and salads. Good ambiance with a large, heated outdoor patio.

Shopping

Fun little vintage/antique shop on the corner of South Circle and North Circle. Worth visiting and checking out, especially if you like records, jukeboxes and unique art. Don and Louie are great folk!
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Fern Valley Emporium
54965 Pine Crest Ave
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Fun little vintage/antique shop on the corner of South Circle and North Circle. Worth visiting and checking out, especially if you like records, jukeboxes and unique art. Don and Louie are great folk!
We LOVE their hand poured candles! Worth a visit to check out their seasonal scents and look through their unique shop.
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Spruce Moose
54225 N Circle Dr
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We LOVE their hand poured candles! Worth a visit to check out their seasonal scents and look through their unique shop.
If you forgot your snow boots or hiking shoes, then this little shoe store is the place to go.
Mountain Footwear
54225 N Circle Dr
If you forgot your snow boots or hiking shoes, then this little shoe store is the place to go.
Authentic, hand crafted leather works. His handmade moccasins are one of a kind and spectacular. He is also a self-taught alchemist with great handmade after shaves, colognes and other goodies.
Mountain Mike's Custom Leather
54360 N Circle Dr
Authentic, hand crafted leather works. His handmade moccasins are one of a kind and spectacular. He is also a self-taught alchemist with great handmade after shaves, colognes and other goodies.
Great selection of teas.
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Merkaba
54210 N Circle Dr
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Great selection of teas.
Excellent local thrift store - check out the Shed for some amazing treasure finds!
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Idyllwild Help Center
26330 CA-243
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Excellent local thrift store - check out the Shed for some amazing treasure finds!
Ephemera - vintage clothes, vinyl, decor, art and more! Come visit us at our shop in The Fort! We own and operate a cool vintage store in The Fort. Upstairs, #18 - right next door to the toy store. Mention you are our guest at The Fox Den for a 10% discount off any purchase!
The Fort
54225 N Circle Dr
Ephemera - vintage clothes, vinyl, decor, art and more! Come visit us at our shop in The Fort! We own and operate a cool vintage store in The Fort. Upstairs, #18 - right next door to the toy store. Mention you are our guest at The Fox Den for a 10% discount off any purchase!
Crystals, readings, books, metaphysical events - this is the place. We love Idy Aura and know that is you are into the metaphysical, you will too!
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Idyllwild Garden
North Circle Drive
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Crystals, readings, books, metaphysical events - this is the place. We love Idy Aura and know that is you are into the metaphysical, you will too!
Another crystal shop in town. This one is in The Fort and has crystals, crystal singing bowls, clothing and more. Come by Ephemera for a discount card before you go!
Himalayan Treasures
54225 N Circle Dr
Another crystal shop in town. This one is in The Fort and has crystals, crystal singing bowls, clothing and more. Come by Ephemera for a discount card before you go!
A great spot for new clothes - all sizes avail at this local spot. Jenn loves this place and shops there regularly for cool dresses, stretchy jeans and fun, flowing tops. An eclectic selection, something for everyone. Including nightwear, robes, underwear. All for women. (Sorry guys!)
Prairie Dove
54360 N Circle Dr
A great spot for new clothes - all sizes avail at this local spot. Jenn loves this place and shops there regularly for cool dresses, stretchy jeans and fun, flowing tops. An eclectic selection, something for everyone. Including nightwear, robes, underwear. All for women. (Sorry guys!)

Entertainment & Activities

A fun place to go and spend an afternoon tapping into your creative juices by painting ceramics! (Kids love this!) They fire pieces almost every night but if not, do ship if needed.
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Earth 'n' Fire
54225 N Circle Dr
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A fun place to go and spend an afternoon tapping into your creative juices by painting ceramics! (Kids love this!) They fire pieces almost every night but if not, do ship if needed.
A fun shop that carries candies and other goodies from the past. Great chocolates, snow cones and hand dipped ice cream. Yummm!
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Candy Cupboard
54250 N Circle Dr
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A fun shop that carries candies and other goodies from the past. Great chocolates, snow cones and hand dipped ice cream. Yummm!
In Garner Valley, Lake Hemet is a great place to go and relax or rent boats/bikes. In the summer, they have a water park as well.
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Lake Hemet
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In Garner Valley, Lake Hemet is a great place to go and relax or rent boats/bikes. In the summer, they have a water park as well.
A great toy store with vintage toys, craft sodas and more! Kids and adults love this spot.
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Idyllwild Soda Pop & Sweet Shop
54225 N Circle Dr
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A great toy store with vintage toys, craft sodas and more! Kids and adults love this spot.
Let the kids play for a while in the pines. This playground is a perfect spot for the little ones to run around, have a picnic or walk along Strawberry Creek ( a short walk below the playground).
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Idyllwild Community Center Kids' Playground
26184 Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Hwy
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Let the kids play for a while in the pines. This playground is a perfect spot for the little ones to run around, have a picnic or walk along Strawberry Creek ( a short walk below the playground).
The Rustic Theatre, Idyllwild
54290 N Circle Dr
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Yep, we have a little arcade here in town! Come to The Fort and let the kiddos have a little fun. Interesting selection of games, air hockey and prizes.
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Mountain Maniacs Arcade
54225 N Circle Dr
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Yep, we have a little arcade here in town! Come to The Fort and let the kiddos have a little fun. Interesting selection of games, air hockey and prizes.

Drinks & Nightlife

This place has some amazing wine made by a local winemaker. There is always some type of art show, with tons of local artists on display and for sale. Most nights they have live music. Also, kids are welcome, but must be well-behaved.
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Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N Circle Dr
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This place has some amazing wine made by a local winemaker. There is always some type of art show, with tons of local artists on display and for sale. Most nights they have live music. Also, kids are welcome, but must be well-behaved.
If you are in the mood for munchies, wine and beer this is a good place to go. They have an extensive selection of wine, craft beer in the bottle and always 5 or more draft beer options. 21+ only.
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Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro
54245 N Circle Dr
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If you are in the mood for munchies, wine and beer this is a good place to go. They have an extensive selection of wine, craft beer in the bottle and always 5 or more draft beer options. 21+ only.
Excellent craft beer, brewed in-house. Live music most weekend nights and good munchies (Wings, Truffle Fries, Pub Salad and Fish & Chips are suggested) Kids are welcome and there is a Bacci ball area that is fun.
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Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center Dr
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Excellent craft beer, brewed in-house. Live music most weekend nights and good munchies (Wings, Truffle Fries, Pub Salad and Fish & Chips are suggested) Kids are welcome and there is a Bacci ball area that is fun.

Grocery

Amazing chocolate shakes - HIGHLY recommended.
Local grocer. Find almost anything you may need here... organic foods are better found at Sky Island, though Fairway does carry some things.
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Fairway Market
54411 Village Center Dr
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Local grocer. Find almost anything you may need here... organic foods are better found at Sky Island, though Fairway does carry some things.
Best place in town to get groceries! Organic produce and goods for relatively decent prices.
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Idyllwild Village Market
26000 CA-243
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Best place in town to get groceries! Organic produce and goods for relatively decent prices.

Arts & Culture

A very small museum that has info on the history of Idyllwild.
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Idyllwild Area Historical Society
54470 N Circle Dr
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A very small museum that has info on the history of Idyllwild.