We've been to the artsy mountain town of Idyllwild CA a couple of time (most recently last year) to enjoy some hiking, beautiful mountain views, and their popular down town area with abundant shopping (OK some of it kinda touristy), art galleries, antique shops, and a variety of popular places to eat, some with live music in the evenings (the jazz at the Italian place our first night was first rate!). Sometimes it's fun to get away from our beautiful coast and see some other gorgeous areas of Southern California!
I spied this interesting combination when strolling the … (13 comments)
Idyllwild is a small town in the San Jacinto mountains perhaps 2 hours from Carlsbad. It's rather small with lots of locally owned businesses, restaurants and galleries, as well as being a haven for hikers and rock climbers of all levels, from newbies to highly experienced, because of the mountains and numerous trails.
We spent a weekend there 9 years ago to explore this artsy town, do a little hiking, and simply relax. Suicide Rock (below) is a popular hike for those with moderate experience and stamina. Needless to say, we just enjoyed the views and the thought of climbing, rather than … (31 comments)
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A Trip to Idyllwild, CA
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