- 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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11.7 Miles
82%
84 votes
277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Various conferences and trade shows are held at the Palm Springs Convention Center year round. Convenient, it is located within minutes of the airport, hotels, shopping and dining locales.
11.8 Miles
Spanning 835 acres, Reed Valley Ranch has been in operation since 1867. Visitors can take guided group or solo trail rides, take on trail endurance courses, or learn the basics of ranch work.
11.9 Miles
87%
115 votes
700 Tamarisk St. at Avenue of Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA
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Situated in downtown Palm Springs, Ruth Hardy Park offers a great outdoor experience. The landscape is spacious and beautifully designed. The park also maintains tennis and basketball courts complete with night illumination, picnic tables, play areas for kids and much more.
11.9 Miles
The gated recreational Simpson Park features a sheltered picnic area, restrooms, hiking trails, bicycle trails, and barbecues. The park also has a classroom lab with a botanical garden as well as an equestrian trail.
12.0 Miles
77%
181 votes
2901 N Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Located in a vintage gas station, Palm Springs Visitor Center provides visitors with resources to help plan their trips in the area. At the front desk, visitors can get brochures, maps, and magazines.
12.3 Miles
Hiking enthusiasts can challenge themselves on South Lykken Trail, a 4.4 mile strenuous climb through the San Jacinto Mountains. Visitors that hike to the top are treated to stunning views of the valley below.
12.9 Miles
Big Wheel Bike Tours - Palm Springs offers bike tours of the Palm Springs Area. One of their most popular tours is the Earthquake Canyon Express Tour.
12.9 Miles
Cactus to Clouds trail is a hike that goes through the desert and into the mountains. A variety of plant life can be seen along this trail, including many types of cactus.
12.9 Miles
With some stunning views of the Coachella Valley and multiple hiking opportunities, Stewart William's Mountain Station is not to be missed. Snowplay and skiing are also available during winters.
13.0 Miles
Demuth park is great for families and individuals alike. Many acres for picnicking, biking, birding, and relaxing.