Photo by Al Matta
Weather: Highs of 82 – 88 Lows of 53 – 61
Golf in Idyllwild
When people visit Idyllwild and comment about how much it has GROWN…I will often say….”Actually, in my opinion it has moved in the opposite direction. It used to have a public pool, a Chart House Restaurant, a Bank of America, a dime store (for those of you who remember what they were) and a golf course…in fact 3-golf courses.” Many things have been tried in Idyllwild at one time or another, but none was given a better try than the golf course.
In the early 1900’s when Idyllwild was “taking off” as a recreational area, there was a competition between local developers on the hill for who could provide the best Golf Course. By the 1920’s Claudius Emerson who had purchased the Idyllwild Inn from developers Strong and Dickinson, began to develop his vision down alongTollgate Road before you get to Idyllwild Arts. His plans were to dam Strawberry Creek to form a lake, and he did build a 9-hole golf club called Idyllwild Country Club. Strong & Dickenson competed by building a course up on Saunders Meadow Road where the Astro Camp meadow is today. They built a gorgeous clubhouse and named their course Idyllwild Golf Club. This course was later renamed the Mount San Jacinto Golf Club but by the depression, it went bust as well. Later, in the 1960’s someone again tried a golf course, this time located in the meadow off Foster Lake Roadacross the street from Buckhorn Camp. None of these courses exist today. The elegant “Club House” still exists on the Astro Camp campus as its main dining hall.
Here is a photo of the inside of the elegant Club House of the Mount San Jacinto Golf Club. It is the main dining hall at Astro Camp today. Visit it sometime if you can. It’s still beautiful!
What Restaurants are open or closed today?
Where can I get a quick snack?
Live Music Around Town This Week
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Post Office Outgoing Mail Update
Although the mail now goes out from Idyllwild Post Office only once a day at 7:45 am, you CAN take your mail down to Mountain Center by 3:15 pm and have it go off the hill the same day. So remember, both post offices only send outgoing mail off the hill once a day… Idyllwild at 7:45 am and Mountain Center at 3:15 pm.
Summer Concert Series Thursdays at
Butterfield Amphitheater
Thursday July 31st
ABBA L.A.
Abba Tribute Band
7:00 pm – 8:30
Opening Groups 6 pm – 6:55
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the ground.
Bring a picnic dinner or buy hot dogs at the food stand.
Thursday 8/7 The Tokens
Thursday 8/14 US Marines
Thursday 8/21 Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute
Thursday 8/28 The Blue Breeze Motown Band
August 1st – 3rd
FWB Fest
Idyllwild Arts Campus
3 Day Festival
Tickets $99
The industry-defining emerging tech & music festival. A weekend of ideas, music, and experiences in Idyllwild.
Friday August 1st
“Ivaqiui”
Live Indigenous Poetry
Audiowild Studios
54240 Ridgeview Dr.
7 pm
Saturday August 2nd
Garden Club Class
“Food Foraging & Mountain Edibles”
Community Garden
Corner of Alderwood & North Circle
9 am – 10 am
Today Good and Tricia will share their knowledge of the abundance that surrounds us. From edible wild plants to medicinal uses, this class will open your eyes to the wide variety of foods and medicines we pass by everyday.
Please RSVP for this class. The donation for this class is $10 and can be paid at the garden on the day of the class.
Saturday August 2nd
“Our Idyllwild“
Book Reveal & Signing
With Author Carl Love
Rustic Theatre
10:30 am
Meet the author of the newly published “Our Idyllwild” now available. Carl Love has spent the last year writingabout everything “Quirky” about Idyllwild. It is now out and available to purchase. Get your copy and meet the author.
Saturday August 2nd
Plen Air Festival
Art Alliance of Idyllwild
Various Locations around town
10 am – 4 pm
Saturday August 2nd
Horseshoe Tournament
American Legion
54360 Marian View Dr.
Sign-Up 10:30
Games Start 11:00
$25
Saturday August 2nd
“From Emergencies to Wild Squirrels!“
Summer Lecture Series
Idyllwild Nature Center
24225 Hwy. 243
11 am – 12 noon
Saturday August 2nd
Historical Society Annual Meeting
With Special Speaker Steve Lech
“The Development of the Palm Springs Tram”
Idyllwild Library
2:00 pm
All are Welcome!
Join us for our Annual meeting at the Idyllwild Public Library to find out more about the museum’s activities, meet our Board of Directors and enjoy an interesting presentation about the history of the Idyllwild area. Steve Lech, renowned Researcher of the History of Riverside County, will present “Crocker’s Folly – The Development of, and Opposition to, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway” his most recent book. Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday August 2nd
Mountain Disaster Workshop
“How to Organize a Neighborhood Emergency Response Meeting”
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
2:30 pm
Everyone Welcome.
Saturday August 2nd
Hawaiian Luau
Tahquitz Pines Retreat &
The Peak Restaurant
55251 South Circle
Food starts at 5:00 pm
Show starts at 6 PM
Entry Fee $5 per person
Saturday August 2nd
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
7:30 – 9:30 pm
Sundays
Farmer’s Market
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
9am – 2pm
Sunday August 3rd – Puppy Adoption Event
54380 N. Circle Dr.
10 am – 1 pm
6 new puppies will be 8 weeks old this weekend and need a forever homes. They will be available to meet at Mountain Paws on N. Circle on Sunday August 3rd from 10 am – 1 pm. Otherwise, call ARF to meet them at 951-659-1122.
Sunday August 3rd
“Collage Club” Workshop
The Art Dept.
54240 Pine Crest Ave.
4 pm – pm
Sign up at www.shopartdept.com
Sundays in July & August
“The Mystical Ales-Bet”
Special series by Chad of Palm Springs
Private home in Idyllwild
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Text for location 760-459-7808
Don’t Forget…
No Children’s Programs at the Library the month of August. We’ll see everyone In September. The Library is still open….just no children’s programming.
Beginning Monday Aug. 4th
Road Work on Hwy. 243
Plan extra time to get off the “Hill”
The 1J450 SR-243 Mill and Overlay Pavement Safety Project will start construction 8-4-25.
Storm drainage system #1 (near the thrift store ) will start around late August or beginning September 2025.
Mondays thru August
“Pints & Pilates”
With Jennifer Matthews
Idyllwild Brewpub Deck
9:30 am – 10:30 am
1 Hour Class includes a
Beer or Non-Alcoholic drink.
$20
Tuesday August 5th
Feeding America
Food Distribution
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:30 am – Noon
Wednesday August 6th
Monthly Garden Club Meeting
“Autumn Care for Roses & Critter Protection”
Special Speaker: Master Gardener Laurel Owen
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Laurel Owen is a retired nurse from Texas, who is trained as a master gardener in roses. She has experimented with different kinds of roses and helps with the garden at the Historical Society. A visit to the Historical Society garden after the meeting to see the roses and ask questions.
12:30 social
1:00 general meeting
1:30 speaker
Every Wednesday from now thru August
Team Stewart Family Dinners
The Peak Restaurant
55251 South Circle
5 pm – 8 pm
Think you have to be a guest to go to dinner at The Peak Restaurant at Tahquitz Pines? Think Again. Now through August, every Wednesday night The Peak Restaurant is having a special night called “Dinner with the Stewarts”. Shane & Ashley Stewart would like to invite you to have a family oriented, reasonably priced dinner at the Peak Restaurant. See the grounds, see what YOU the community have access to all year long. Special menu items, special prices, special drink prices, and live music. Every Wednesday thru August. Come have dinner with us!
Wednesday August 6th
Science Talk by Larry
“Late Bronze Age Collapse”
Spirit Mountain Retreat
25661 Oakwood
7:00 pm
All are Welcome
The most advanced civilizations in the world were those in the eastern mediterranean…then most of them collapsed. Join Larry Kawano for a fascinating talk about this time period in history.
Looking for Artists…
Announcement!
Art Alliance is looking for artists of all types to partner in a project for the Idyllwild Library. Can you teach some type of Art? Contact the Art Alliance at artinidyllwild@gmail.com
Coming in August
AYSO Kids Soccer
Fun Day August 9th
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Historical Society is in need of some adult volunteers who would be willing to help out with this year’s Home Tour on Saturday September 13th. No special knowledge is needed but you will need to be able to stand (or sit) in one of the homes for a 6 hour shift (with breaks, of course).
One of the benefits of volunteering, is that you will get to tour the homes on Friday without all the visitors that will attend on Saturday. We would really appreciate your help. Please contact Chris at 951-961-8403 if you are interested. Thank you.
Saturday August 9th
Pine Cove Property Owner’s Assoc.
BBQ & Pot Luck
Dutch Flats off Franklin Dr.
3 pm – 6 pm
Hot dogs, Burgers & water provided.
Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
No Alcohol.
Saturday August 9th
Bingo
Benefitting ICC
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
4:30 pm
Saturday August 16th
Idyllwild 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Race
7:30 am
Saturday August 16th
RMRU Breakfast
Town Hall
92595 Cedar Street
8:00 am – 11:30 am
Saturday August 16th
Butterfly Daze
Idyllwild Nature Center
25225 Hwy. 243
10 am – 3 pm
Saturday August 16th
Tiki Party
Idyllwild Brewpub
4 pm – 9 pm
Tiki Costume Fashion Show & Contest
Tiki Cocktails & Drinks
Island Inspired Food
Games & More
Free Admission
Monday August 18th
Old Time Radio Show
“Mr. Deeds Goes to Town”
Middle Ridge Winery
54301 N. Circle
5:00 pm
Friday August 22
Saturday August 23
Sunday August 24th
“Sister In Love” Play
Town Hall
Friday 7 pm
Saturday 1 pm & 7 pm
Sunday 1 pm
$25
Scan QR code for tickets.
Saturday September 13th
HOME TOUR!
10 am – 4 pm
Buy your Tickets Now online (scan the QR Code below) or at the Museum on Saturday or Sunday from 11 am – 4 pm.
What’s happening at the Rustic Theatre?
The Fantastic 4 (Rated PG-13)
$15 ADULTS & $12.50 SENIOR/ CHILDREN
Matinee $12.50 (12:00 Show)
Mon – Thur $10
Tuesday is Closed Captions
Runtime: 1 hr. 55 min.
The Fantastic 4
The Fantastic 4
Friday 6:00
Saturday 12:00, 3:00, 6:00
Sunday 12:00, 3:00, 6:00
Mon – Thur 6:00 pm
Tuesday Closed Captions
Rated PG-13
1 hr. 55 min.
Saturday August 2nd
Comedy Night
Rustic Theatre
7:30 – 9:30 pm
Coming Soon: SUPERMAN
Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday CLOSED
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 11 am – 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am – 7 pm
Thursday 10 am – 6 pm
The Idyllwild Library – 951-659-2300
Upcoming Programs:
- August 12th “How to Plant a Winter Garden” Caleb – Idyllwild Gardens
- September 23rd “Power of Publishing” – Susie Schaffer
- October 14th Kim Marcus – Serrano Band of Indians
6 new puppies will be 8 weeks old this weekend and need a forever homes. They will be available to meet at Mountain Paws on N. Circle on Sunday August 3rd from 10 am – 1 pm. Otherwise, call ARF to meet them at 951-659-1122.
Waxing Crescent & Waxing Gibbous
Moonrise / Moonset
Thu. 12:41 pm / 11:28 pm
Fri. 1:39 pm / 11:59 pm
Sat. 2:38 pm / ———
Sun. 3:37 pm / 12:34 am
Mon. 4:36 pm / 1:16 am
Tue. 5:30 pm / 2:05 am
Wed. 6:20 pm / 3:02 am
Next Full Moon – Saturday August 9th
Order any time prior to
Monday 8/11 noon!
Next Food Distribution on Thursday 8/14
San Jacinto Trail Report
Snow, weather, & trail conditions for the San Jacinto Mountains
Idyllwild Historical Museum
Open Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
54470 N Circle Dr.
Stop by the museum and check out all the displays about the logging era, early tourism, & rock climbing history. We would LOVE for you to join the Historical Society. Annual memberships start at just $15. Click here to join. Feel free to bring a picnic and enjoy the Museum gardens and picnic tables.
Home Tour Tickets are on sale now. Go to http://www.idyllwildhistory.org
Body & Soul
Click Here for a list of Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics, Meditation & Hypnosis in Idyllwild.
Emergency Radio Station
In Idyllwild, have a portable radio with batteries available and tune into WNKI AM 1610 Radio station for Emergency announcements in Idyllwild.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Click here for list of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Idyllwild.
Upcoming 12-Step Meetings
July – Sep 2025
Delivery in Idyllwild
Bear Necessities Delivered
Groceries/Restaurant Food/Mail/Pharmacy/Etc.
Call or Text: (951) 512-0800
Available 7 Days a Week
Everyday: 11 am – 8 pm
Deliver to Idyllwild, Pine Cove & Mountain Center.
Organization List
If you’ve ever wondered how many organizations we have here in Idyllwild that would love to have you involved, or need to contact them? Click on the button below.
The New Bathrooms are OPEN!
Next door to the Idyllwild Gardens Nursery – Across the street from the Rustic Theatre.
Open Daily 9am – 5pm
Thank you to Shane & Ashley Stewart for donating the land for these bathrooms and to Stephanie Yost with ICC for her persistence with the County of Riverside to FINALLY get us public bathrooms. Thank you to the County of Riverside and Supervisor Manuel Perez for making this happen. It’s been a LONG time coming! Bathrooms will be locked at night.
Hotel Information
Upcoming Weekends
www.IdyLodging.com
Idyllwild Churches
Town Hall Happenings:
All events, venues & programs run by
Idyllwild Community Center
Fridays
Yoga for Seniors
Town Hall
25925 Cedar St.
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Fit after 50
Free Exercise Class
Town Hall
Mondays
12-pm – 1pm
Tue/Wed/Thur
10am – 11am
Fridays
12-pm – 1pm
Mondays
Tai Chi Class
Free!
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
10:30 am – 11:30 am
FEEDING AMERICA
First Tuesday of each month.
Visitor Center – Now Open
Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 4pm
The Visitor Center is now open between the public bathrooms and Idyllwild Gardens on Saturdays & Sundays from 11am – 4 pm.
If you would like to volunteer to talk to visitors, help them find their way and point them in the direction of “A Good Time” please contact me at hello@GoodMorningIdyllwild.com.
Need To Know Stuff…
Idyllwild POST OFFICE HOURS:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
Lobby open for mailbox access 7 am – 8 pm daily. Sometimes the timer doesn’t work right and the lobby is open later, so don’t hesitate to try the door.
Package pick-up only
Sat. 12 Noon – 1 PM
Mail goes off the hill once a day at 7:45 am.
Mountain Center Post Office Hours:
Closed Christmas Day & New Years Day.
Open Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 12 Noon & 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Is The Dump Open Today?
Friday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Monday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Closed
Thursday – Yes – 8 am – 4:30 pm
Mayor Max & Deputy Meadow
We will be in our usual spot in front of Wooleys:
Friday 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 pm
Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – Off
Thursday 4:00 pm
Idyllwild Nature Center
Open Friday 9am – 4pm
Open Saturday 9am – 4pm
Open Sunday 9am – 4pm
Closed Monday
Closed Tuesday
Open Wednesdays 9am – 4pm
Open Thursday 9am – 4pm
Nature Center Banquet/Meeting Room available to Rent for your group activity.
951-659-3850
The Help Center is Open:
Monday 10-4
Tuesday 10-4
Wednesday 10-4
Thursday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Friday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Saturday 10-4 (Donations accepted 10-1)
Sunday 10-4
Call 951-659-3000 to schedule donations outside normal donation hours.
Open Again….
Bargain Barn at
Idyllwild Community Church
Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Behind the Church at 54400 N. Circle
Donations accepted Thur/Fri/Sat 10:00 – 1:00
Idyllwild Laundry
Laundromat/Wash & Fold/Dry Cleaning
Open 8 am – 8pm EVERY DAY!
Idyllwild Shuttle
Idyllwild Shuttle Service – FREE
Monday – Palm Desert
Tuesday – Around Idyllwild
Wednesday – Hemet
Thursday – Around Idyllwild
Friday – Not in Service
Saturday – Not in Service
Sunday – Not in Service
Call for more details: 951-426-9688
The shuttle is available to rent to outside groups when available.
Idyllwild Community Center Facilities
Town Hall
25925 Cedar Street
Butterfield Amphitheater
54201 Ridgeview Dr.
Idyllwild Pickleball Court
26375 Hwy. 243
Behind Skate Park
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
First come-first-serve basis
More info call: 951-659-2638
Idyllwild Community Playground
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
54195 Ridgeview Dr.
Idyllwild Dog Park
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Idyllwild Skate Park
26375 Hwy. 243
Open Daily 7 am – Dusk
Skateboard & safety gear required.
Un-supervised – Ride at your own risk.
If you run across someone and they want to find out which restaurants are open but they don’t get Good Morning Idyllwild delivered to their inbox, they can always go directly to the website http://www.GoodMorningIdyllwild.com and find the Restaurant Chart. You don’t HAVE to sign up to see the most recent newsletter or see the restaurant chart. Just go to the website.
If you would like some business cards to hand out with Good Morning Idyllwild, please message me back at the bottom of your email and I will get you some to hand out personally or at your business.
We do our best to get days and times correct but sometimes we make mistakes.
Questions: Please contact us at P.O. Box 1171 Idyllwild, CA 92549
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