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About Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

Idyllwild-Pine Cove is a mountain town at 5,400 feet elevation, about an hour from Palm Springs via winding Highway 243 from Banning. The scenic drive climbs through pine forests, offering a cool escape from desert heat. Most visitors take I-10 to the Banning exit, though Highway 74 from Hemet provides an alternative route. The town hosts a major jazz festival each August in Idyllwild Park.

Where is Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA on the map?

Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA is in United States, at 33.744, -116.726 - about 41 km east of Hemet, CA.

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The closest airport to Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA is Palm Springs International Airport, 83 km (about 1 h 11 min by car).

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