Idyllwild
Sightseeing
Hiking trails lead from here, and they do kid activities on the weekends. Some exhibits of local flora and fauna.
114 locals recommend
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 CA-243Hiking trails lead from here, and they do kid activities on the weekends. Some exhibits of local flora and fauna.
Shopping
Nursery in the middle of town with some great gifts. It's a beautiful spot just to walk into for a few minutes.
30 locals recommend
Idyllwild Garden
North Circle DriveNursery in the middle of town with some great gifts. It's a beautiful spot just to walk into for a few minutes.
Tiny woman-owned bookshop just up the block from the cabin. Small selection of books, but Dyani is happy to order anything you need. Her Idyllwild notebooks and bookmarks make great souvenirs.
9 locals recommend
Speakeasy Books
54440 North Circle DriveTiny woman-owned bookshop just up the block from the cabin. Small selection of books, but Dyani is happy to order anything you need. Her Idyllwild notebooks and bookmarks make great souvenirs.
Entertainment
Cute little theater in town that has a robust bar that serves drinks, hot dogs and sandwiches.
58 locals recommend
The Rustic Theatre, Idyllwild
54290 N Circle DrCute little theater in town that has a robust bar that serves drinks, hot dogs and sandwiches.
For all your paint-your-own pottery needs. Kids can spend a couple of hours here.
16 locals recommend
Earth 'n' Fire
54225 N Circle DrFor all your paint-your-own pottery needs. Kids can spend a couple of hours here.
If you want to get more serious about your pottery, Helen at Mountain Pottery offers classes where you can hand-build or throw your own pottery. Keep in mind it's a couple of weeks between making the pottery and coming back to glaze it after it's been fired in the kiln!
21 locals recommend
Mountain Pottery
54240 N Circle DrIf you want to get more serious about your pottery, Helen at Mountain Pottery offers classes where you can hand-build or throw your own pottery. Keep in mind it's a couple of weeks between making the pottery and coming back to glaze it after it's been fired in the kiln!
Wine tastings, art for sale, and live music on the large outdoor deck in town. Kids are allowed.
50 locals recommend
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N Circle DrWine tastings, art for sale, and live music on the large outdoor deck in town. Kids are allowed.
Food scene
Our favorite restaurant, a cozy dinner-only and Sunday brunch spot. Definitely make a reservation in advance!
111 locals recommend
Cafe Aroma
54750 N Circle DrOur favorite restaurant, a cozy dinner-only and Sunday brunch spot. Definitely make a reservation in advance!
Around the corner from the cabin is the "fanciest" restaurant in town. Large front and back patios. Italian.
147 locals recommend
FERRO
25840 Cedar StAround the corner from the cabin is the "fanciest" restaurant in town. Large front and back patios. Italian.
Good burgers, fish & chips, and craft beers. Indoor and outdoor seating. Suitable for kids.
135 locals recommend
Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrGood burgers, fish & chips, and craft beers. Indoor and outdoor seating. Suitable for kids.
The closest spot for breakfast, pastries, pies and coffee. Order at the counter and sit outside under the pines.
48 locals recommend
The Town Baker
54385 N Circle DrThe closest spot for breakfast, pastries, pies and coffee. Order at the counter and sit outside under the pines.
Red Kettle
54220 N Circle DrDiner serving breakfast and lunch. Limited outdoor seating.
Breakfast and lunch with outdoor seating and a slightly more sophisticated menu than the Red Kettle. Heck, they have French toast made with Panettone!
36 locals recommend
Mama's Egg House
54241 Ridgeview DrBreakfast and lunch with outdoor seating and a slightly more sophisticated menu than the Red Kettle. Heck, they have French toast made with Panettone!
El Buen Cacao
54423 Village Center DrThe best lattes in down, and some fancy chocolates to boot.