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Idyllwild-Pine Cove

California, United States · North America

About Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Idyllwild-Pine Cove is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Valle Vista, 19km from Palm Springs.

Idyllwild-Pine Cove is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 3,874, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Idyllwild-Pine Cove sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Idyllwild-Pine Cove to your route.

About Idyllwild-Pine Cove

Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Fern Valley are three adjacent unincorporated communities in the San Jacinto Mountains in Riverside County, California, United States. Idyllwild has the largest population of the three. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Idyllwild–Pine Cove as a

Read more census-designated place (CDP). The CDP's population was 4,163 at the 2020 census, up from 3,874 at the 2010 census. Idyllwild is adjacent to the Pacific Crest Trail. "Mile-high Idyllwild" is a mountain resort about one-mile (1,600 m) in altitude. Idyllwild is flanked by two large rock formations, Tahquitz Peak and Suicide Rock, which are famous in Southern California rock-climbing circles. It offers no skiing, so "the Hill" has been minimally developed over the years and remains a center for hiking, mountain and rock climbing, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

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Where is Idyllwild-Pine Cove located?

Idyllwild-Pine Cove is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.7443 latitude, -116.7259 longitude.

What is the population of Idyllwild-Pine Cove?

Idyllwild-Pine Cove has a population of approximately 3,874 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
3,874
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.7443, -116.7259

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911
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Worth the detour from Idyllwild-Pine Cove

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Palm Springs

A desert resort city known for its mid-century modern architecture, hot springs, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ascending Mount San Jacinto.

19 km · about 20 min drive

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The Ace Hotel & Swim Club

A desert hotspot in Palm Springs that regularly hosts car culture events and has become a gathering point for the vintage auto community.

19 km · about 20 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Idyllwild

🇺🇸 United States

1 km awayPop. 3,583

Valle Vista

🇺🇸 United States

15 km awayPop. 14,578

Palm Springs

🇺🇸 United States

19 km awayPop. 47,371

East Hemet

🇺🇸 United States

20 km awayPop. 17,418

Cabazon

🇺🇸 United States

20 km awayPop. 2,535

Anza

🇺🇸 United States

22 km awayPop. 3,014

San Jacinto

🇺🇸 United States

22 km awayPop. 46,951

Hemet

🇺🇸 United States

23 km awayPop. 83,861

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