Food scene
El Buen Cacao
54423 Village Center DrPretty good pub food! The food and the beer menu changes, always good options including truffle fries, giant pretzels, tacos etc.
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Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrPretty good pub food! The food and the beer menu changes, always good options including truffle fries, giant pretzels, tacos etc.
My favorite place to eat. The bruschetta is super yummy as is the shrimp penne! I always feel welcome there, and the food is delish!
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Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle DrMy favorite place to eat. The bruschetta is super yummy as is the shrimp penne! I always feel welcome there, and the food is delish!
They serve chagaccinos! Yummy coffee place that stays open later than others. And their cafe is now open for dinner! Clean delicious food. Not super greasy.
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Alpaca Coffee & Tea
26600 CA-243They serve chagaccinos! Yummy coffee place that stays open later than others. And their cafe is now open for dinner! Clean delicious food. Not super greasy.
They deliver on weekends! Great bagels and a small but lovely curated selection of upscale grocery items like cheeses, salami, sparkling beverages, granola etc.
Raven Hill Bagels
They deliver on weekends! Great bagels and a small but lovely curated selection of upscale grocery items like cheeses, salami, sparkling beverages, granola etc.
Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
54295 Ridgeview DrI love the pesto gnocchi!
The house bread is good. Fine for a “fancy” place. Not my favorite as there’s def a lack of quality. I’ve heard the pizza is good but every veg dish I’ve gotten has been “flavored” with garlic, butter, and red pepper flakes which is lazy. They take themselves a bit seriously and try to get you in and out fast. I much prefer Aroma which has way better food, a more fun atmosphere, and seems to appreciate their guests a whole lot more.
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FERRO
25840 Cedar StThe house bread is good. Fine for a “fancy” place. Not my favorite as there’s def a lack of quality. I’ve heard the pizza is good but every veg dish I’ve gotten has been “flavored” with garlic, butter, and red pepper flakes which is lazy. They take themselves a bit seriously and try to get you in and out fast. I much prefer Aroma which has way better food, a more fun atmosphere, and seems to appreciate their guests a whole lot more.
Mamma Mia Crepes and Desserts
54225 N Circle DrAlways a wait, typical greasy spoon type place with kitschy interior.
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Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrAlways a wait, typical greasy spoon type place with kitschy interior.
La Casita
54650 N Circle DrIf you’re craving Mexican food this place will do 👀
Idyllwild Pizza Company
54391 Village Center DrP I Z Z A !!!
Wings, rings, ribs and sweet fries! Not a meat eater but I’ve heard the burgers are pretty great!
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Lumber Mill Bar & Grill
25985 CA-243Wings, rings, ribs and sweet fries! Not a meat eater but I’ve heard the burgers are pretty great!
The Peak is a restaurant at the Tahquitz Pines “Resort”. Nice place to sit outside for a meal and/or a drink. BYO bug spray! 🦟
Tahquitz Pines Retreat
The Peak is a restaurant at the Tahquitz Pines “Resort”. Nice place to sit outside for a meal and/or a drink. BYO bug spray! 🦟
Grocery stores
There are two main places in town for groceries and a Farmer’s Market on Sundays from 9a-2p
Typical grocery store vibe. Lower prices and much larger selection than Idyllwild Village Market. Great place to buy firewood!!
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Fairway Market
54411 Village Center DrTypical grocery store vibe. Lower prices and much larger selection than Idyllwild Village Market. Great place to buy firewood!!
Cute little place to grab stuff including local lettuce and produce!
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Idyllwild Village Market
26000 CA-243Cute little place to grab stuff including local lettuce and produce!
I like to stop at Sprouts in Hemet on my way up to Idyllwild. The selection is huge and the prices are low. Also driving through Hemet (74) means you’re only spending 25 minutes driving up a winding mountain road instead of 45 minutes on a winding mountain road!
Sprouts Farmers Market
2207 W Florida AveI like to stop at Sprouts in Hemet on my way up to Idyllwild. The selection is huge and the prices are low. Also driving through Hemet (74) means you’re only spending 25 minutes driving up a winding mountain road instead of 45 minutes on a winding mountain road!
Nature
Check All Trails for more hikes, this one is relatively easy, has lovely views and is pretty close to the house!
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Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07
Fern Valley RoadCheck All Trails for more hikes, this one is relatively easy, has lovely views and is pretty close to the house!
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243Humber Park
24559 Fern Valley RdDevils Slide Trail
Devils Slide TrailArea trails listed on alltrails, just search san-jacinto-wilderness.
Day use/hiking permits available at park HQ:
25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
25905 CA-243
Area trails listed on alltrails, just search san-jacinto-wilderness.
Day use/hiking permits available at park HQ:
25905 Highway 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549
Shopping
Amazing vintage shop! Can be pricey but very well curated, with rare, dead stock and kitschy items. Always worth a stop in ☮️
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Ephemera
54225 N Circle DrAmazing vintage shop! Can be pricey but very well curated, with rare, dead stock and kitschy items. Always worth a stop in ☮️
Lovely shop with interesting international goods, Palo Santo, incense and healthy dog treats!!
Sacred Soul Creations
54225 North Circle DriveLovely shop with interesting international goods, Palo Santo, incense and healthy dog treats!!
Wild Idy
54340 N Circle DrThe Funky Bazaar
Bubba's Books
54799 North Circle DriveGreat place to grab books or the Jersey of your favorite player! ⚾️ 🏀
Wax Apothecary at Town Gallery
54425 N Circle DrLegit thrift with a few curated vintage racks and vintage dishware. I always find great stuff!
Stop LIght Thrift Shop
25965 CA-243Legit thrift with a few curated vintage racks and vintage dishware. I always find great stuff!
Church Thrift Shop
54400 North Circle DriveGreat prices and super nice people!
True thrift. Lovely folks. And I always find something great!
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Idyllwild Help Center
26330 CA-243True thrift. Lovely folks. And I always find something great!
Wildland
54425 N Circle DrLovely oils and candles
Pariri dwar il-belt
Mhux ta' min jitlifha
Don’t go hungry/get hangry!
There are great places to eat in Idyllwild depending on your preferences! I truly love El Buen Cacao for yummy hot drinks and delicious chocolates, Idyllwild Brewpub has really good pub fare, Idyllwild Pizza Co is super yummy, as is Ferro (for a higher end experience). Café Aroma is my #1 fave! The crepe place in the town center is also really great too! You can’t go wrong with whatever you choose, just maybe don’t show up super hungry or you may be frustrated by the wait time, depending on when you go!