AAI Directions

Getting to Idyllwild

The village of Idyllwild is easily reached from
all of Southern California by freeway and with
minimal mountain driving.

From Los Angeles, Riverside, or San
Bernardino:

Take Interstate 10 or 60 east. Exit in Banning
at the 8th St/Hwy 243 off ramp. Follow the
signs 26 miles to Idyllwild.

From Palm Springs:

Take Interstate 10 west. Exit in Banning at
the Hargrave off ramp and turn left. Follow the
signs 26 miles to Idyllwild.

From Hemet or Palm Desert:

Take Hwy 74 into the San Jacinto Mountains
to Mountain Center. Turn north onto Hwy 243
about 5 miles to Idyllwild.

From San Diego:

Take I-15 north to I-215 north. Exit at Hwy 74
east through Hemet then into the San Jacinto
Mountains to Mountain Center. Turn north
onto Hwy 243 about 5 miles to Idyllwild.