Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California
Idyllwild-Pine Cove is a community of 3,957 people in Riverside County, California.
Why visit Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 33 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Rustic Theatre, Suicide Rock, Pearlman Mountain Cabin and Idyllwild Area Historical Society.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 30°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Idyllwild-Pine Cove
Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Fern Valley are three adjacent unincorporated communities in the San Jacinto Mountains in Riverside County, California, United States. Idyllwild has the largest population of the three. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Idyllwild–Pine Cove as a census-designated place (CDP). The CDP's population was 4,163 at the 2020 census, up from 3,874 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Fern Valley (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
The Rustic Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
54290 North Circle Drive, Idyllwild
Museums and landmarks5
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Pearlman Mountain Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Cottage in Idyllwild, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes25
Idyllwild Pizza Company
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
54391 Village Center Drive, Idyllwild
Mo-Su 11:30-20:00
The Red Kettle
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
54220 North Circle Drive, Idyllwild
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00
Fratello’s
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
54295 Ridgeview Drive, Idyllwild
Tu,Su 11:00-19:00; We-Sa 11:00-20:00
Lumber Mill
Restaurant · Burger · 0.7 mi
25985 California 243, Idyllwild
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00
Atomic Cow Creamery
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
54245 North Circle Drive, Idyllwild
Su-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-19:00
Idyllwild Ice Cream & Jerky
Ice cream · 0.8 mi
54282 North Circle Drive
Mo-Th 11:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:30-19:00; Su 10:30-20:00
Mamma Mia Crepes and Desserts
Cafe · 0.7 mi
Mo 09:00-16:00; Tu-We off; Th,Su 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa...
Pure Bean Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
Mo-Th 06:00-17:00; Fr-Su 06:00-18:00
The Sunflower
Cafe · 0.8 mi
Tu-We off; Th 09:00-14:00; Fr-Su 08:00-15:00
13 more on the map.
History
Idyllwild was once the summer home for bands of Cahuilla Indians, who migrated there to escape the heat of lower-elevation deserts. The Cahuilla's grinding slabs can still be seen in Idyllwild.
Idyllwild was originally known as Strawberry Valley because of the wild strawberries that grow there, especially beside the creek that runs through the town, Strawberry Creek. Shepherds regularly brought their flocks to the valley. In the 1880s, the Domenigoni family of San Jacinto homesteaded land near what is now Idyllwild Arts Academy. In 1889, George and Sarah Hannahs built a summer camp next to their sawmill in upper Dutch Flat and named it Camp Idyllwilde. By the 1890s a toll road had been built from Hemet, which opened Idyllwild to settlement, logging, and tourism. A post office was established in 1893; at this time, the town was called Rayneta after the Hannahs' son Raymond.
In 1901, the Idyllwild Sanatorium was built to treat tuberculosis patients. It was soon remodeled as a resort called Idyllwild Among the Pines, and later Idyllwild. The same year, the town's name was changed to Idyllwild.
The Tribe of Tahquitz Boy Scout honor society was created in Idyllwild in 1925.
From the History section of Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Fern Valley on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay33
Churches and places of worship7
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
54560 Pinecrest Avenue, Idyllwild
St. Hugh's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.3 mi
25525 Tahquitz Drive, Idyllwild
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare4
Map of Idyllwild-Pine Cove
113 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 31°F | 4.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 5.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 35°F | 1.7 in | 3.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 41°F | 0.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 48°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 55°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 55°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 50°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 42°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 1.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Idyllwild Fire Dept (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Valle Vista 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Palm Springs 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- East Hemet 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Cabazon 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Anza 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Hemet 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- San Jacinto 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Beaumont 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Cathedral City 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Banning 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- PEARLMAN MOUNTAIN CABIN IDYLLWILD RIVERSIDE COUNTY CA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Datisca glomerata 414635182, Rod, CC0
- SITE PLAN - Pearlman Cabin, 52820 Middleridge Drive, Idyllwild, Riverside County, CA, Clerk Solares, William S., creator, Public domain
- REFERENCE PLAN - Pearlman Cabin, 52820 Middleridge Drive, Idyllwild, Riverside County, CA, Clerk Solares, William S., creator, Public domain
- Fulmor Lake Reflection, CA 12-13 (15979582288), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Idyllwild, CA 12-28-13d (12017346305), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Idyllwild, CA 12-28-13g (12017702284), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- GMC Pickup 12-28-13a (12017703044), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- GMC Pickup 12-28-13 (12017703254), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Idyllwild, CA 12-28-13 (12017348315), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harmony, Idyllwild, CA 12-28-13a (12018173746), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Max II with medal, 11.24.13, Glenn Warren, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Idyllwild, CA 12-28-13i (12017702184), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harmony, Idyllwild, CA 12-28-13 (12018173776), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Idyllwild Christmas Tree - panoramio, Johnwayne Stroud, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Idyllwild, California, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Idyllwild ice cream shop, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Jacinto Mountain, Orfeo 07, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Desert Trail Notch 1 View, Orfeo 07, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View Mountain Station, Orfeo 07, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount San Jacinto, Orfeo 07, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Desert Trail Notch 3, Orfeo 07, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Jacinto Mountain (2), Orfeo 07, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palm Springs View, Orfeo 07, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Desert Trail Notch 3 (2), Orfeo 07, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rustic Theatre, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Rustic Theatre, Randy Heinitz, CC BY 2.0
- FullSizeRender (102), Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DART DODGE, Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Idyllwild, CA 12-28-13b (12017702364), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Idyllwild, CA 12-28-13a (12017702504), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Idyllwild, CA, Church Bell 12-28-13a (12017701804), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Barley in Snow 1-13 (8529196774), inkknife_2000 (7.5 million views +), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Idyllwild, CA and Tahquitz Rock 12-13 (25843030534), Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it!, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stachys stebbinsii 94111118, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Stachys stebbinsii 94111105, Madeleine Claire, CC BY 4.0
- Donaldson Futuro 08-20-2012, Milford Wayne Donaldson, Public domain
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