Southern California Attractions

Top 30 Things to See and Do in Julian

1. Buy or pick your own fruit at our local stands and orchards.

2. Visit the wolf preserve and experience nature in its purest element.

3. View the Pioneer Museum and Grosskoff House and see Julian's past.

4. Stargaze at a million stars in our clear night skies, and inquire about Laguna and Palomar Observatories.

5. See the immense variety of our mountain and desert wild flowers presented at the annual spring show.

6. Visit Agua Caliente natural mineral spring pools with 96-degree water all year round.

7. Do an easy walking tour of historic designated buildings in the town site that have informative plaques.

8. Adventure a sailplane ride in Warner Springs.

9. Go fishing at Lake Cuyamaca, the largest stocked trout fishery in the county.

10. Plan a picnic in a lovely meadow or a forested grove.

11. Fall in love for the first time or all over again.

12. Take a Kodak moment for lasting memories or send a postcard.

13. Go bird watching and visit our local bird stores.

14. Enjoy an ice cream or phosphate at the old-fashioned marble soda fountain in the 100 plus year drug store.

15. Visit our local wineries and their varieties of wines in their tasting rooms.

16. Take a tour of a working gold mine.

17. Enjoy a slice of home made apple pie at our numerous bakeries.

18. Drive to Inspiration Point for a view of the desert and see as far as the Salton Sea.

19. Relax on the Hotels native stone patio in the quiet of day or evening.

20. Visit Dudleys Bakery for some of their famous breads and goodies.

21. Go and see the historic Santa Ysabel Mission.

22. See the annual quilt show and 4th of July parade.

23. Enjoy a book of poems or a novel in our Victorian parlor.

24. Shop at the antique stores and local craft shops.

25. Enjoy all changes of seasons, the fall colors, spring lilacs and daffodils, a pristine snowfall, and summer breezes.

26. See our local artists and visit the gallery at Santa Ysabel.

27. Take an open carriage ride through the town site or down a country lane.

28. Visit the county and state parks all a short distance from the Hotel.

29. Watch the small town activities go by sitting on the porch of the Hotel.

30. Plan your next stay at the Hotel and visit to Julian.