A premier mountain getaway, just an hour east of San Diego, in the beautiful Cuyamaca mountains. Take a step back in time to the days of Julian's beginning rooted in the 1870's gold rush. Get away from the hectic rush of city life… discover the charms of Julian.
Julian is a historic gold mining town located approximately an hour east of San Diego. It is the premier mountain retreat in the county and is unique in that it has four seasons. Spring brings the blossoming of many flowers including daffodils, summer is perfect for hiking and star gazing, fall is famous for our apples and fall colors, and winter brings snowfalls and bright, crisp, "Christmassy" days.
Although famous for apples and our superb apple pie one can enjoy all year round, Julian has become the center for visitors who wish to stay in the mountains but take day trips to the nearby casinos and other attractions in San Diego, including The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, the Anza Borrego Desert State Park and the coast. It has always been the B&B capital of Southern California, known for its romantic atmosphere, but is now fast becoming a great destination for families, hikers, weddings and corporate retreats.
Specialty shops line our streets, our attractions are unique, ranging from wineries to wolves. Julian even boasts a two craft beer micro-breweries and hard cider making.
From the Old Time Melodrama to the Grape Stomp Festa, Julian events are great for couples, families and groups.
