Erin’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a great trail to access right out the door on foot, its an easy hike and has great views.
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Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail 3E07
Fern Valley RoadThis is a great trail to access right out the door on foot, its an easy hike and has great views.
This is a great moderate hike also accessible walking out the door. You start hiking up a steep incline on a dirt road but then once you reach the actual trail head it becomes a beautiful path with great views. This hike is long to the top so don't hesitate to just do some of it!
There are also campsites and areas where you can have a campfire (yellow stakes) and so sometimes on an adventurous evening we’ll drive up for a sunset picnic. You must have 4-wheel drive to drive up this (and an experienced mountain driver)
South Ridge Trail
South Ridge TrailThis is a great moderate hike also accessible walking out the door. You start hiking up a steep incline on a dirt road but then once you reach the actual trail head it becomes a beautiful path with great views. This hike is long to the top so don't hesitate to just do some of it!
There are also campsites and areas where you can have a campfire (yellow stakes) and so sometimes on an adventurous evening we’ll drive up for a sunset picnic. You must have 4-wheel drive to drive up this (and an experienced mountain driver)
Moderate to difficult hike to the top of Suicide Rock. A real idyllwild accomplishment!
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Deer Springs Trail
Deer Spring TrailModerate to difficult hike to the top of Suicide Rock. A real idyllwild accomplishment!
This is my personal favorite spot in idyllwild- go see Helen and Jason at the best pottery studio- they’ve set up their ceramics shop so that it’s almost like outdoor shopping during covid- you can also book a reservation to learn how to make pottery or have a go on the wheel.
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Mountain Pottery
54240 N Circle DrThis is my personal favorite spot in idyllwild- go see Helen and Jason at the best pottery studio- they’ve set up their ceramics shop so that it’s almost like outdoor shopping during covid- you can also book a reservation to learn how to make pottery or have a go on the wheel.
Food scene
Great high end italian food- recommend making a reservation - they always get booked up fast.
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FERRO
25840 Cedar StGreat high end italian food- recommend making a reservation - they always get booked up fast.
Great place to order in a salad and pizza and not worry about cooking for a night!
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Fratello’s Ristorante & Pizzeria
54295 Ridgeview DrGreat place to order in a salad and pizza and not worry about cooking for a night!
Idyllwild Brewpub
54423 Village Center DrGreat outdoor eating and local beers.
We love the be-bim-bop Korean rice dish, and the kids love the burgers and fries.
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Mile High Cafe
26600 CA-243We love the be-bim-bop Korean rice dish, and the kids love the burgers and fries.
Such a unique destination spot- the BEST pies in the world- the bbq ribs are incredible - and even in covid you can sit outside out back and almost feel like life is normal again. It’s a little bit of a drive from idyllwild but it’s scenic and lovely.
The Sugarloaf Cafe
70111 CA-74Such a unique destination spot- the BEST pies in the world- the bbq ribs are incredible - and even in covid you can sit outside out back and almost feel like life is normal again. It’s a little bit of a drive from idyllwild but it’s scenic and lovely.
Great local actual bean roasting coffee spot- killer nitro iced coffee as well.
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Black Mountain Coffee Roasters
54425 N Circle DrGreat local actual bean roasting coffee spot- killer nitro iced coffee as well.