Idyllwild aka "The Hill"

RESTAURANTS & EATS:

Atomic Cow - burgers, fries, subs, ice cream

Cafe Aroma - Italian bistro

Ferro - Italian w/ Jazz nights & patio dining

Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria - Italian pizza, pasta & subs

Gastronome - New American Cuisine

Idy Sushi - casual sushi

Idyllwild Brewpub

Lumber Mill Bar & Grill - burgers, bar, live entertainment

Mama Mia’s - crepes, waffles, gelatos, Lavazza coffee

Manzanita Cantina & Grill - authentic Mexican Cuisine, bar

Mile High Cafe - Asian & American fare

Raven Hill Bagels - homemade bagel breakfasts & sandwiches

Red Kettle - old-fashioned breakfasts & burgers

Sunflower Bakery - breakfast, sandwiches, desserts

The Peak @ Tahquitz Pine Retreat - comfort food & cuisine

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES:

Desert View Trail - scenic desert views

Idyllwild Nature Center - learn about local flora & fauna - guided nature walks available

Lake Fulmor - bird watching, fishing

Mount Jacinto State Park & Wilderness - hike, camp

San Jacinto Mountains - hike, mountain bike, rock climb

Tahquitz Peak & Suicide Rock - famous, iconic rock climb

HIKING:

Deer Springs to Jan Jacinto Peak - very strenuous 18.4-mile

Deer Springs to Suicide Rock - strenuous 7-mile loop

Devil’s Slide Trail to San Jacinto Peak - very strenuous 16-mile

Devil’s Slide Trail to Wellman Drive - very strenuous 11.6-mile

Ernie Maxwell - relaxed 3-mile loop

Idyllwild Nature Center - family-friendly for all skill levels

Marion Mountain Trail to San Jacinto Peak - very strenuous 13.8-mile

Panorama in Mount Jacinto State Park - easy 1-mile loop

Yellow Pine Trail - easy 5-mile hike

ARTS & CULTURE:

Idyllwild Arts Academy - renowned arts school

Idyllwild Historic Museum - history & heritage

Idyllwild 2nd Saturday Art Fair - local arts & crafts

Town Gallery - local art & culture

COOL SPOTS FOR VIEWS & FUN:

Eastside Reservoir Project - recreation area

Idyllwild Park - picnic are and recreation facilities

Indian Vista Scenic Overlook - panoramic views

Middle Ridge Winery - store, music, events & tasting room

CAMP @ Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument:

*The Monument was established by an Act of Congress on October 24, 2000, "in order to preserve the nationally significant biological, cultural, recreational, geological, educational, and scientific values found in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains" (Public Law 106-351)*

Pinyon Flat - $8/night, family-oriented, 18 first-come-first-serve sites, 14 day max w/ potable water, toilets, fire rings, tables, & parking spaces - climb, hike, mountain bike

Ribbonwood Equestrian @ Pinyon Flat - $15/night, 2 corrals per site, tables, fire rings, hitch rack, potable water, toilets, & showers (reservations are required & at least 3 days in advance @ www.recreation.gov))

Dispersed Camping - Check with blm.gov - Bureau of Land Management - for possible permits & requirements