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Just an hour from San Diego is this classic mountain retreat. This old-fashioned village is a base for horseback riding, fishing, hiking, camping and western re-enactments. Discover history while staying at a romantic bed-n-breakfast lodge. Guests may also sample cuisine and world famous Julian Apple Pie at the fine local restaurants.

Julian Apple Days - [OCT]
1st Weekend in October / Menghini Winery / Festival Website;
Highlights include apple displays, kids games,antique tractor display, beer and wine garden, music and karaoke, themed food and merchandise. Guests also enjoy apple pie contest and dinner dance featuring live music. Festival presented by the Julian Merchants Association

Doves and Desperados Julian [SUN]
Downtown stage next to Julian Market & Deli / Festival Website;
Show Times: Sundays - 1PM/2PM/3PM - Weather Permitting;
Historic comedy Skits.

Julian Country Christmas [DEC]
Main Street / Festival Website;
Indulge in a Victorian Christmas tea, sing Christmas carols with costumed holiday carolers, sip a cup of hot chocolate or spiced cider. And you can watch the annual Living Nativity tableau, cuddle under a blanket while riding down Main Street in a carriage, take in a performance of The Christmas Carol starring Julian kids, stay in a cozy bed an breakfast that’s all decked out in holiday finery, or even stroll down a quiet country lane.

Julian Melodrama [OCT]
Town Hall Stage / Weekends in October / Theater Website;
90 minutes of old-fashioned, inexpensive family fun and entertainment. Participation in the all-volunteer amateur production is a huge time commitment, which has been shared over the past 50 years by almost every family in Julian.

Julian Grape Stomp Early Sep
Menghini Winery / Labor Day Weekend / Festival Website;
Visitors celebrate the harvest of the grapes with a real, olde-world style grape stomp and festa at the Menghini Winery. The festa draws approximately 1800 people each year.

Julian Bluegrass Festival [mid-Sept]
Frank Lane Park / Festival Website;
Annual event started in 1971, this is the oldest Bluegrass Festival in California. Many of the finest bluegrass artists today started on this stage in contests and in performances.

Julian Gold Rush Days [June]
3rd weekend in June; Festival Website;
Western town festival celebrates the historic Gold Rush of 1869 that founded the town of Julian. Celebrate with three days of events including gold panning, living history demonstrations, gold mine tours, book signings, face painting, old fashioned games, historic skits, and more activities for the entire family.

Julian StarFest [AUG]
Julian Orchards; Festival Website;
Free public star party - enjoy a clear night sky. Take a star tour of the heavens using the many telescopes set up in the viewing area. Experts will be on hand to answer questions about what your looking at and about the telescopes.

Ramona Air Fair [LATE JUNE]
Features aerial firefighting and historic military aviation demonstrations.

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Oceanside Harbor Comfort Suites 888 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054; Location: Camp Pendleton Maingate Exit from I-5 Freeway by Harbor Located on I-5 at Coast Highway 4 blocks from the Oceanside Harbor and Pier. Guests have easy access to many of Southern California's Tourist attractions.

Escondido North Best Western 1700 Seven Oaks Road, Escondido, CA 92026; Location: I-15 Exit to El Norte Pkwy, north of Downtown Escondido; The Best Western Escondido Hotel offers deluxe accommodations and is conveniently situated close to local freeways for easy access. This San Diego area hotel in Escondido is minutes away from the California Center for the Arts and San Diego Wild Animal Park. Other hotel amenities include lobby with fireplace, outdoor heated swimming pool and meeting facilities that accommodate groups up to 100.

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.

Borrego Springs Country Club Resort 1112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004; Serene resort oasis found tucked away in the Anza Borrego Desert at the foot of the Santa-Rosa Mountains. The Borrego Springs Country Club features 100 guestrooms that are well appointed with a casual early California charm.

Escondido Holiday Inn Express 1250 West Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92029; Location: Near I-15 Exit to Valley Pkwy; This Holiday Inn Hotel is located south of downtown and adjacent to the Escondido Promenade and Escondido Auto Park. Nearby are Wild Animal Park, Performing Art Center, Harrah's Rincon Casino, Pala Casino, Cal State San Marcos, choice golf courses, fishing, and wineries. Centrally located to business & financial district of Escondido. Includes complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. The Escondido Holiday Inn Express is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act.