Location: Idyllwild
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Things to do in Idyllwild, California (CA): The Best Museums
A small town in the heart of the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild is the perfect escape from Southern California traffic and the bustle of modern life. The big draw is San Jacinto National Park, where you can explore more than 50 trails. Rent bikes in town for a leisurely ride on a flat trail, or if you prefer, choose more rugged terrain. Rock climbers can scale Tahquitz rock. For those less experienced, sign up for rock-climbing school or try bouldering on the smaller rocks. A hike through many of the forest trails will take you by mountain streams and lead you to peaks with views of the Coachella Valley below and, on clearer days, the Salton Sea hundreds of miles away. Idyllwild is small enough that wherever you stay, you’ll be close to nature. Head to town to browse local shops and restaurants.
Restaurants in Idyllwild
1. Everitt's Minerals and Gallery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By REPAJ
Everett’s has a very large and eclectic collection of minerals, stones and Native American handicrafts. The owner is very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Really enjoyed exploring this great store.
2. Mountain Pottery
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Mountain Pottery is a ceramics studio and gallery shop located in beautiful Idyllwild California. The Gallery Shop has a wide variety of beautiful ceramics locally handcrafted. Something for everyone. We offer a wide variety of classes and workshops in clay hand-building, sculpture and wheel-throwing for all ages and all experience levels by appointment 7 days a week. We will customize a class for 2 or more people or for private parties. Open studio and memberships also available. Please visit our website for more details. Call or stop by.
Reviewed By JelenaOp - San Diego, United States
I took two classes during my 3 day stay in Idyllwild, and enjoyed them very much. The teachers are truly passionate artist who are willing to customize everyone’s learning experience even when it involves much more time, work and cleaning for them. They are very knowledgable, and have high aesthetics standards. This is not a cheesy ‘art’ class where you look at some tacky examples and mess around with paint and clay for a souvenir. Take your kids or friends here to express themself creatively, experience the atmosphere of a true artist studio, and deepen their visual culture. Thank you Helen and Jason for all your patience and great work that you do.
3. Middle Ridge Winery
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Idyllwild's own winery tasting room. Middle Ridge Winery was started in Idyllwild in 2006 and we now have our own 4000 sq. ft. "Tasting Gallery" located in the heart of Idyllwild. We feature our award-winning wine, tasty light bites, art exhibits & live music in a rustic,yet elegant environment. The art is produced by members of the "Art Alliance of Idyllwild" where our talented artists supply us with their premium works. We also offer up personalized tasting experiences for groups. Customized catering is available. Live music for your enjoyment is scheduled on the weekends, weather permitting.
Reviewed By pacpro - Idyllwild, United States
Classy place to drink great wine, by owner and vintner Chris Johnston. For visitors to Idyllwild, this is a must go to spot. Beautifully finished interior. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Grab a glass of vino, take a walk around the gallery (don't forget upstairs), and listen to some great music. You won't be disappointed!
4. Idyllwild Area Historical Society Museum
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Great little museum in the heart of Idyllwild. Museum has a local person present to answer questions. Museum is free of charge. Has lots of pictures from the early days of the town.
5. Town Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
