Mountain Magic in Historic Julian, California
A quaint, historic gold mining town up in San Diego's mountain region,
Julian is the perfect year-round destination offering four
seasons of fun for all.

A strong sense of early California will lead you down the wooden sidewalks of Julian's historic downtown district. This small mountain town's colorful history is still alive with historic re-enactments and gunfights by the Julian Doves & Desperados, gold mine tours, historic walking tours, museums, and even horse-drawn carriage rides. After the gold rush, Julian become a growing region for apples and other fruits. The orchards are still producing today, and in the fall, visitors flock up to Julian to purchase these delicious apples and fruits, and to get a taste of that famous Julian apple pie - which is a favorite for foodies year 'round!

A mountain community that enjoys nature's four seasons, Julian is surrounded by beautiful forests, parks, and lakes. Spring is lush with green meadows and forests, and features the blossoming of wildflowers, daffodils, lilacs, wisteria, apple orchards, and more. Summers are perfect for hiking, biking, boating and fishing, camping, star-gazing, and horse riding. Don't be amazed if you come across some of the locals - deer, wild turkeys, squawking blue jays, woodpeckers, squirrels, and more! Fall brings the harvest of the grapes and apples, and the turning of the leaves. Winter offers the occasional snow flurry, and crisp mountain weather that's perfect for cuddling nest to crackling fire.

Julian is a creative community and is home number of galleries, and host to numerous and art, music and cultural events throughout the year. The historic downtown district and surrounding communities of Wynola and Santa Ysabel are a shopping adventure that must be experienced. From antique stores to boutiques, every shop offers quality and unique merchandise. Dining options include an olde fashioned soda fountain, bakeries, Mexican cuisine, Western saloons and restaurants, Italian fare and gourmet wood-fired pizza, and more. And there's a wonderful selection of wineries to visit too!

For a touch of mountain magic Julian is a destination for all - visit for some family fun, to get out into nature, or for a romantic escape. Julian offers a fine selection of lodging options - romantic Bed & Breakfasts and Inns; hotels and motels; cabins and vacation rentals. Some lodgings are pet friendly.