01/24/11

Shopping

Grocery Stores

Fairway Market                                   909-659-2737

54111 Village Center Drive

(Best Grocery Store in Town)

Village Market                                    909-659-3169

26000 Hwy. 243

(Great Coffee and Pizza)

Gary’s Deli                                         909-659-5600

54423 Village Center Drive #4

Nature’s Wisdom Health Food Store       909-659-4300

54235 Ridgeview Drive

Country Farms                                    909-6593434

25980 Hwy. 243

Pharmacy

Idyllwild Pharmacy                              909-659-2135

54391 Village Center Drive

General Shopping

The trail to your shopping needs begins as you enter town on Highway 243 where busy traffic leads you to shops you don’t want to miss, such as Country Farms.  Winding your way toward North Circle Drive, the “main drag”, don’t miss the Village Lane and its eclectic collection of quaint little stores.

North Circle Drive leads you past many window fronts and into the center of town.  These windows reflect wares from around the world and offer something for everyone.  Gifts touching past and present eras are available as well as gifts representative of various cultures and traditions.

The largest collection of shops is in The Fort, the big log building you see as you enter town.  These fine shops will keep you busy for hours.  On the upper floor of The Fort is an incredible view of the village resting at the base of Tahquitz Rock.

A special health food store, Nature’s Wisdom, is to the right on the other side of Ridgeview Drive.  Before you go there, go to the big parking lot of The Fort and wander through The Courtyard.  Originally built as a doctor’s office, it houses some special finds such as The Courtyard Gallery.  A local doctor also has his office there.

Behind The Book Shop, a lane leads to the back door of Strawberry Creek Square.  For survival needs while you’re visiting Idyllwild, this collection of stores is where locals go for their many essentials including Fairway Market, Radio Shack, Idyllwild Pizza, the Post Office, the Hair Salon, Idyllwild Pharmacy, and more.

As you exit Strawberry Creek Square, take a left on to Village Center Drive and continue back towards North Circle Drive. On your way you will encounter the Idyllwild Totem Pole and JoAn’s Restaurant where the town Christmas tree is lit each year (the large Sequoia).  As you take a right up North Circle Drive, you will encounter a variety of wonderful stores, restaurants, art galleries and a beautiful view of Tahquitz Rock, the landmark of Idyllwild.