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Julian is in San Diego County, about one hour inland from San Diego. A mountain town situated between Cleveland National Forest, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Anza Borrego Desert State Park, Julian gets the kind of seasonal weather that is rare in Southern California. Leaves change color in fall, snow falls in winter, flowers bloom in spring and the summer months are hot.

Julian was founded by Confederate veterans after the Civil War, and enjoyed a boom when gold was discovered in the area a few years later.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

From San Diego: Take I-8 E to CA-79. Turn left onto CA-79. CA-79 goes through Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, past Lake Cuyamaca, and eventually to the center of Julian. Or, take I-15 N to Scripps Poway Pkwy. Take Scripps Poway Pkwy to CA-67N, which turns into CA-78 - which also goes through the center of Julian.

[edit] Get around

Once you arrive in Julian the best thing to do is find parking and stroll Main Street. To visit the local wineries and state parks you will need to drive.

[edit] See

[edit] Do

[edit] Wine Tasting

  • J. Jenkins Winery
  • Menghini Winery
  • Orfila Winery
  • Shadow Mountain Vineyards and Winery
  • Temecula Wine Country [1]
  • Twin Oaks Valley Winery
  • Witch Creek Winery

[edit] Apple Picking (in season)

  • Apple Lane Orchard
  • Calico Ranch
  • Julian Cider Mill
  • Meyer Orchards

[edit] Buy

  • The American Gardner 2116 Main Street, Julian, CA, 92036 (760) 765-2152 [2]
  • The Bird Watcher 2775 B Street Julian, CA 92036 Phone: 760-765-1817 Fax: 760-765-3992 [3]
  • Bad Betty's Old West Gifts and Jewlery 2116 Main St, Julian CA 92036 (760)765-0777 [4]

[edit] Eat

[edit] Apple Pie

Julian is known for its apple pie. Visiting for even an hour and not having any would be a serious oversight.

  • Mom's, 2119 Main St., (760) 765-2472, [5].
  • Julian Pie Company, 2225 Main St., (760) 765-2400, [6].

Both are on Main Street and cannot be missed, since there are often lines outside the store fronts.

[edit] Drink

[edit] Sleep

  • Orchard Hill Country Inn 2502 Washington St., Julian Ca. 92036 (800)-71ORCHARD, 760-765-0290 [7]

[edit] Get out

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