Idyllwild Out & About
Food scene
Here is a list of all the best eats in town. Most are kid friendly, with the exception of The Wine Finch which is 21 and over. Enjoy!!
Great Italian food, wood fired pizzas and cocktails! Wonderful, attentive wait staff. Cozy ambiance, inside or outside. Not to be missed!
147 locals recommend
FERRO
25840 Cedar StGreat Italian food, wood fired pizzas and cocktails! Wonderful, attentive wait staff. Cozy ambiance, inside or outside. Not to be missed!
You can't stop in Idyllwild without a visit to the Brewpub! Get there thru town or walk alongside Strawberry Creek to the back entrance.
135 locals recommend
Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrYou can't stop in Idyllwild without a visit to the Brewpub! Get there thru town or walk alongside Strawberry Creek to the back entrance.
Idyology
54905 N Circle DrDelicious food in a beautiful setting!
Homestyle breakfast spot with good food and coloring books and crayons for the kiddos!
68 locals recommend
Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrHomestyle breakfast spot with good food and coloring books and crayons for the kiddos!
Black Mountain Coffee Roasters
54425 N Circle DrHandcrafted coffee !!!!
Alpaca Coffee & Tea
26600 CA-243Some of the best coffee and tea in town!
Higher Grounds
54245 N Circle DrFantastic coffee/tea/pastries right in town
Satisfy your sweet tooth at this chocolate shop that is not to be missed!
41 locals recommend
El Buen Cacao
54423 Village Center DrSatisfy your sweet tooth at this chocolate shop that is not to be missed!
The Wine Finch - Natural Wine & Craft Beer Bar + Shop
Perfect for wine and beer aficionados
Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle DrWoodsy spot for Italian eats & local art
Restaurant Gastrognome
54381 Ridgeview DrCozy, rustic lodge for New American fare
New American cuisine provided in a cozy, cabin-like setting with a fireplace & patio seating.
42 locals recommend
Tommy's Kitchen
54700 N Circle DrNew American cuisine provided in a cozy, cabin-like setting with a fireplace & patio seating.
Casual Italian spot offering pizza, pasta & subs, plus patio seating.
81 locals recommend
Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
54295 Ridgeview DrCasual Italian spot offering pizza, pasta & subs, plus patio seating.
Rustic wood-paneled Mexican diner nestled in pine trees with a deck, serving classic tacos & more.
68 locals recommend
La Casita
54650 N Circle DrRustic wood-paneled Mexican diner nestled in pine trees with a deck, serving classic tacos & more.
Pizza and build-your-own pies, paninis, pastas and salads with beer and wine
57 locals recommend
Idyllwild Pizza Company
54391 Village Center DrPizza and build-your-own pies, paninis, pastas and salads with beer and wine
Great spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch/coffee/tea with healthy dishes, bowls, wraps and smoothies
36 locals recommend
Mama's Egg House
54241 Ridgeview DrGreat spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch/coffee/tea with healthy dishes, bowls, wraps and smoothies
Perfectly delicious and creative hot dog food truck
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Perfectly delicious and creative hot dog food truck
Parks and Playgrounds
Large playground with structures for lil ones and bigger ones
17 locals recommend
Idyllwild Community Center Kids' Playground
26184 Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic HwyLarge playground with structures for lil ones and bigger ones
Idyllwild Park
54000 Riverside County Playground Rd
26375 CA-243
26375 California 243Idyllwild Skatepark
The Nature Center is a wonderful place to visit. The visitor center has snakes, turtles and other lil creatures to see, plus learn about rocks and the local topography. Outside the visitor center, take a stroll winding through the pines on easy rolling trails that are kid and dog (on leash) friendly.
114 locals recommend
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243The Nature Center is a wonderful place to visit. The visitor center has snakes, turtles and other lil creatures to see, plus learn about rocks and the local topography. Outside the visitor center, take a stroll winding through the pines on easy rolling trails that are kid and dog (on leash) friendly.
Local Resources
Idyllwild Garage
Towing and snow chains available
City advice
Don't miss
Idyllwild Hiking Trails
Idyllwild has many hiking trails for all levels and experience. Check out this link to find a trail: https://bit.ly/3KCduMU.
Getting around
Chains and/or 4WD
Idyllwild is known as a quintessential mountain town and with that comes slippery or dangerous road conditions at any time in the winter. Please keep this in mind and come prepared with chains and/or 4WD.