- Our list of the best things to do in Idyllwild, California, features the top 180 nearby activities — including 69 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Idyllwild, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sports & Fitness, Food & Drink, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Idyllwild, CA , followed by 166 popular activities in nearby cities, including Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Hemet, Cathedral City, Temecula, La Quinta, San Jacinto, Desert Hot Springs, Banning, Indian Wells, Beaumont, Yucaipa, Huntington Beach, Menifee and Moreno Valley
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16.7 Miles
Diamond Valley Lake is one of the newest as well as the largest reservoirs in Southern California. The area is popular for its seasonal wildflower trail and the 13,500 acres of open space that is home at least 16 endangered or threatened native California bird, plant and animal species.
16.7 Miles
Visitors of the Gilman Ranch Museum can learn about the history of late 1800s California. The location's main items of attraction include an overland stagecoach, a chuck wagon, and prairie schooner.
16.7 Miles
Century Park has several well maintained, grassy fields for recreational activities like soccer, flying kites, and more. It also has covered picnic areas with BBQ stands and grills available for public use.
17.1 Miles
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Massacre Canyon
19070-19562 Gilman Springs Road, San Jacinto, CA 92583
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Known for its challenging hiking path, Massacre Canyon is a 2.7 trail that weaves through desert canyon walls. The canyon has a stream that empties into a 12 foot waterfall off the trail.
17.2 Miles
Primarily a dirt and grass field, Oltman Dog Park provides a single fenced area for canine recreation. The park features a double-gated entrance, benches along the perimeter and a gazebo in the center of the park.
17.8 Miles
The Bump & Grind Trail is not considered to be an official trail within the Coachella Valley, but it is quickly becoming a popular range for experienced hikers. It is a moderate to strenuous hike that allows for an elevation gain of roughly 1000 feet in total.
17.9 Miles
Created by the shifting of the earth's crust along the San Andreas Fault hundreds of years ago, Painted Canyon, is a favorite destination for outdoors enthusiasts. With steep canyon walls containing an array of pastel colors, bring your camera and enjoy the world around you.
18.0 Miles
Those who are interested in the role served by fire fighters may enjoy what Fire Memories Museum has to offer. The location features a vast collection of artifacts, including seventeen hand or hand-drawn carts and over 2,200 other items.
18.2 Miles
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136 votes
72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260
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Palm Springs Art Museum can be found in downtown Palm Springs. It is a small museum that gathers important artwork, glass, photography, contemporary art and it also has two outdoor sculpture gardens.
18.2 Miles
The Bighorn Golf Club contains two 18-hole, five-tee golf courses: the Canyons Course and the Mountains Course. The location also contains a highly-rated pro shop and offers a junior golf program.