Dana and Richard's Julian guidebook
Our favorite hikes!
The East Preserve is a magical! We love the Preserve as there are numerous free ranging cows and their babes roaming the trails. If you make it up to Kanaka Place you will find the most spectacular view of the Palomar Observatory and ocean.
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Santa Ysabel East Preserve
500 Farmer RdThe East Preserve is a magical! We love the Preserve as there are numerous free ranging cows and their babes roaming the trails. If you make it up to Kanaka Place you will find the most spectacular view of the Palomar Observatory and ocean.
Volcan is spectacular, but can be a challenging hike. Once you get to the top meadow you can see the Salton Sea, desert floor and the ocean. And if you hike the mountain in the spring, the top is covered in blankets of desert flowers.
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Volcan Mountain Trailhead
1107 Farmer RdVolcan is spectacular, but can be a challenging hike. Once you get to the top meadow you can see the Salton Sea, desert floor and the ocean. And if you hike the mountain in the spring, the top is covered in blankets of desert flowers.
This hike is one of our favorites! You can park at the Paso Picacho state park directly across the street from the trailhead. Parking is $6 for the day and you can picnic there as well. The hike has several switchbacks heading to the top which gives you a little reprieve from a straight up climb. Once you get to the top there are stairs leading you to a look out and when we we're there it was swarming of butterflies. Just beautiful!
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Stonewall Peak Trailhead
Stonewall Peak TrailThis hike is one of our favorites! You can park at the Paso Picacho state park directly across the street from the trailhead. Parking is $6 for the day and you can picnic there as well. The hike has several switchbacks heading to the top which gives you a little reprieve from a straight up climb. Once you get to the top there are stairs leading you to a look out and when we we're there it was swarming of butterflies. Just beautiful!
Lake Cuyamaca is a short 10-15 minute drive from us. You can park just a mile from the lake and take the trailhead which will allow you to meander through meadows, valleys and around the lake. Here you will be sure to see deer! There is also a bait/tackle store as well as a waterview restaurant.
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Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park
15027 CA-79Lake Cuyamaca is a short 10-15 minute drive from us. You can park just a mile from the lake and take the trailhead which will allow you to meander through meadows, valleys and around the lake. Here you will be sure to see deer! There is also a bait/tackle store as well as a waterview restaurant.
Our favorite shops
What a great store that goes on for miles! Here you will find fun and one of a kind housewares, candles, jewelry, clothes etc. Lots of great farmhouse items too! You won't leave empty handed!
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The Warm Hearth
2125 Main StWhat a great store that goes on for miles! Here you will find fun and one of a kind housewares, candles, jewelry, clothes etc. Lots of great farmhouse items too! You won't leave empty handed!
The best place in town to buy snacks, nuts, marinades, honey and lots of candy from your childhood! Fresh apple juice and lots of wonderful gift items!
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Julian Cider Mill
2103 Main StThe best place in town to buy snacks, nuts, marinades, honey and lots of candy from your childhood! Fresh apple juice and lots of wonderful gift items!
We love the barn for it's creative display of old antiques! You can always find a treasure here! And, don't forget to say "hi" to the emus!
The Barn Vintage Market Place
4559 CA-78We love the barn for it's creative display of old antiques! You can always find a treasure here! And, don't forget to say "hi" to the emus!
Sightseeing
Primary conservation project of the center for the science and education. Their mission is to increase awareness and understanding of the gray wolf. Advance reservations are required.
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California Wolf Center
470 K Q Ranch RdPrimary conservation project of the center for the science and education. Their mission is to increase awareness and understanding of the gray wolf. Advance reservations are required.
A learning experience, old fashion gold mine. Tours available that guide adventures through the world of an 1870's mining operation. Reservations not required but suggested.
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Eagle Mining Co.
2320 C StA learning experience, old fashion gold mine. Tours available that guide adventures through the world of an 1870's mining operation. Reservations not required but suggested.
Family farm with hands on outdoor education for all ages. Lots of parking. Additional seasonal activities such as lilac festival, hay rides, etc.
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Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures
4425 CA-78Family farm with hands on outdoor education for all ages. Lots of parking. Additional seasonal activities such as lilac festival, hay rides, etc.