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Julian Information

Julian is a secluded town of California in the Cuyamaca mountains with a gold rush past. Historic buildings and good old fashioned apple pie bring visitors to Julian in San Diego County. Julian takes you back in time with carriage rides, orchards, star-gazing, and gold-mines. Get lost in one of California’s most underrated towns.

There’s plenty to do in the little town of Julian, for example take a narrated carriage ride with the Julian Carriage Company. The 15 minutes ride is well worth it, but you can also reserve a longer ride. Go on a historic tour of “Gold Hill,” which takes you through Julian’s history of the gold rush with a town tour and a visit to a gold mine. Eagle and High Peak Mines are two of the original gold mines. Get out of this world and go on a stargazing tour with the Observer’s Inn courtesy of Julian’s open and awe-inspiring skies. An astronomer can teach you about the sky through a large telescope, which has to be reserved in advance. Orchards such as Apple Starr and Calico Ranch are open in the fall season of August until October for you to pick fruit. The California Wolf Centre is a wonderful resource to learn about these furry friends, but yet again a reservation is necessary!

Julian’s proximity to San Diego makes it a great destination to visit. San Diego is an hour away, with all that the iconic city has to offer. Visit La Jolla beach, a one mile stretch of sand from La Jolla Cove. La Jolla is great for kayaking, swimming and snorkelling, making it one of the most popular spots in the area. The Cove is a marine reserve, and seven incredible caves can be found north of the cove. The San Diego Zoo is one of the most popular zoos in the country, with open-air and cageless exhibits that keep animals in their natural state. Known for its giant panda’s and Safari Park, the zoo is a must-see in San Diego. Take a guided tour bus as well as a gondola lift for overhead views. Belmont Park is an amusement park by the water in San Diego with roller coasters and a vintage feel. The Giant Dipper roller coaster is the most well-known, and will certainly get your adrenaline going.

Tripping has a few rental options in the wonderful town of Julian due to its remote location and small size. Find yourself cabin-style homes or hotels with Tripping for reasonable prices. The California weather means both summer and winter are good times to visit Julian, however fall is the best time with the moderate heat and bursting orchards.

Julian is pretty secluded, but three major roads can get you to the town. Julian is an hour away from San Diego, meaning that once you get out of Julian there are airport, bus or train options. However, there’s no real public transportation within the town — apart from carriage rides. As is typical in California, you’ll need a car to get to Julian.