Julian (Elev: 4200 FT) is a rustic mountain top community named for Mike Julian, a mining recorder
who worked the local gold mine in 1870. After the gold mines closed out, the community
turned into a fruit-growing center and today is famed for its apple production.
This area is surrounded by state park, national forest lands and abandoned gold mines
making it a good location for desert or mountain camping trips.
Julian Mining Company
4444 Orchard Lane & State Hwy 78, Wynola CA 92036;
Mine Website;
Popular living history field trips of working gold rush mine, apple farm, native american sites, overnites.
Eagle Mine Co - Gold Mine Tours - Julian CA
Location: North end of C Street; (760) 765-0036; Tours Daily 10-3;
One hour tour through a genuine gold mine covers history of gold mining.
Warner Springs Ranch Resort
The historic Warner Springs Ranch, established in 1844, has been serving up
western hospitality to travelers since the days of the old west Butterfield Overland Stage Coach.
Resort facilities include equestrian center, golf course, conference rooms,
hiking, swimming, tennis, massage & spa, sky sailing
and special events center.
Mission Santa Ysabel
23013 SR-79, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070; (760) 765-0810;
Open: Daily 7AM-Dusk;
Santa Ysabel was a sub-mission of Mission San Diego de Alcalá. It was established
in 1818 as a means of serving people who had a hard time getting to San Diego.
There is nothing left of the original asistencia however in 1924 the San Ysabel chapel
was dedicated and sits near the site of the original adobe.
Contains museum, murals and an Indian burial ground.
Observers Inn - Julian CA
Observatory Stargazing - Day Tours / Night Tours
3535 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036; 760-765-0088;
Facility Website;
View the planets, galaxies, star clusters and the moon through large research grade telescopes.
An experienced astronomer leads you through this visual delight.
California Wolf Center - Julian CA
P.O. Box 1389, Julian, CA 92036; 760-765-0030;
Center Website;
We promote conservation of gray wolves and all wildlife through education, exhibition, participation in captive breeding programs, and studies of captive-wild wolves.
Palomar Observatory - CalTech
Palomar Observatory is home to the historic Hale 200-inch telescope. Other facilities on the mountain
include the 60-inch, 48-inch, 18-inch and the Snoop telescopes. The 60-inch telescope is home to the Automated
Transient Observing System. The 48-inch telescope is home to the Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking and Palomar-QUEST surveys.
Lake Cuyamaca
This picture-book 110 acre lake is proof positive that good things come in small packages.
Stocked with over 44,000 lbs. of fish, Lake Cuyamaca is the only San Diego lake that
is able to stock trout all year long. Other species of fish include Florida bass,
smallmouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, bluegill and sturgeon.
Smith Ranch & Julian Railroad
PO Box 1372, Julian, CA 92036; 1-760-765-2288;
Ranch Website;
Pioneer adventureland recreates life of the early 1800's including working ranch, train rides and
a tour of their 1870's gold mine. The original miners had actually used wooden railroad track.
Their outdoor programs range over mountain trails and mother nature.
Local Orchards and Winerys
Agriculture:
Menghini Winery - 1150 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian CA
Ramona San Vicente Resort
24157 San Vicente Rd, Ramona CA 92065;
Location: Near San Diego Country Estates
This fine Ramona Golf and Tennis Resort is located 45 minutes from San Diego and 20 minutes from Wild Animal Park.
The resort is found on 300 acres with Championship Golf, lighted Tennis courts, Olympic size pool
and spa, extensive Equestrian facilities, walking and hiking trails.
San Vicente Resort is a smoke free property with banquet space.
Ramona Riviera Oaks Resort
25382 Pappas Road, Ramona CA 92065;
Location: Near San Diego Country Estates
The Riviera Oaks Resort has two large swimming pools and a fabulous Day Spa for the ultimate in pampered relaxation!
The Day Spa offers a wide variety of treatments including Swedish massage, body wraps, and stone therapy massage.
Spacious villas are equipped with all the comforts of home, including a fireplace in each villa for complete restoration of body and soul.
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