Idyllwild The town of Idyllwild sits at an elevation of 5,500 feet on the backside of the mounatin range above Palm Springs. Surrounded by state and national wilderness areas, Idyllwild is a hidden jewel within 2 hours of Los Angeles or San Diego. Its main attractions are hiking, rock climbing, mountain bike riding, shopping, eating and relaxing. Fishing is available at two lakes within 20 minutes of Idyllwild and Strawberry Creek is stocked during spring season. The town hosts a number of annual events such as the Harvest Festival, Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Jazz Festival and a host of other small town events.
Summers are mild and perfect for hiking and star gazing.
Fall brings a taste of Indian summer and winter is sure to delight with an average 36 inches of snow a year. The stream, the birds, the fireplace, the grounds. This is as close to heaven as anyone is going to get. The cares and worries of the world seem nonexistent, for there is so much peace here. It was wonderful to go to sleep and wake up to the sounds of the creek and the birds.