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A PREMIER MOUNTAIN GETAWAY, JUST AN HOUR EAST OF SAN DIEGO

Julian is located 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. See where gold was discovered—shop stores housed in historic buildings dating back to the 1870’s—sleep in a romantic B&B or historic hotel—sample Julian’s famous apple pie —hike and picnic amid oaks and pines. Julian has so much to offer in the way of sites and activities. Learn more HERE.

Did You Know?

• Our community is part of the 1% of the U.S. that can still see the Milky Way.
• You can explore the tunnels of a real gold mine, take a guided tour of some secluded mines, or try your hand at gold panning and discover gold and minerals.
• You can book a wolf tour at the California Wolf Center Julian Visitor Center and Nature Store
• Boaters can explore the 110-acre Cuyamaca Lake in kayaks, pontoons, rowboats, motorboats or peddle boats.