Idyllwild

Although Idyllwild's location is neither OC or LA, I decided it was fabulous enough to post on my blog, so here we go!  Nestled in the San Jacinto Mts., Idyllwild is the quintessential artist's town, with Art exhibits, Jazz nights, summer concerts and the Idyllwild Arts Academy. The "small town" atmosphere of Idyllwild truly has an abundance of rustic charm; the tall pines and fragrant cedars lend the perfect backdrop to this artsy village. We enjoyed dinner at Cafe Aroma, made famous by Casey Abrams of American Idol fame. I ordered the Casey Abrams Gnocchi Alfredo, while listening to the sweet sounds of  live Jazz. Our overnight stay was spent at the Creekstone Inn. Their luxurious suites have fieplaces and loads of charm and is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. I plan to visit again in December, when there will be a nip in the air and the village will be decked out for the Christmas season!