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.

Tour Pacific Crest Trail PCT
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is the jewel in the crown of America’s scenic trails, spanning 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. Hikers cross the beauty of the desert, glaciated expanses of the Sierra Nevada, and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks and glaciers in the Cascade Range. The trail also passes through historic mining sites and evidence of human’s endless quest for natural resources.

Palomar Mountain
One of the best outdoor wilderness locations in San Diego and home to formerly the largest astronimical observatory in the world. Site of Palomar State Park.

Rancho Cuyamaca State Park
The beautiful park offers camping and hiking in an oak woodland forest, with a sprinkling of pines and lovely meadows with creeks. There are over 100 miles of trails which accommodate hikers, bikers, and equestrians.

Agua Tibia Wilderness
15,934, wilderness area created in 1975 in the Northern portion of the Palomar Ranger District. This mountainous area is cut by many deep canyons containing only intermittent streams with chaparral, oak woodlands and some coniferous forests at the higher elevations. Elevation ranges from 1,700 feet in the canyon bottoms to the 5,077 foot Eagle Crag Peak at the southeast corner.

Poway Best Western - Poway
13845 Poway Road, Poway CA 92064;
Location: On Poway Road about 1 mile east of Community Road
Experience the spirit of Poway or just relax and enjoy the inn's quiet comfort. Come find country hospitality with modern amenities in a relaxed atmosphere. Services and amenities include a deluxe continental breakfast daily, in-room coffee maker, hairdryer, microwave, refrigerator, iron and ironing board and guest laundry on property.

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Mission Santa Ysabel
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.

Observers Inn - Julian CA 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
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.

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
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.

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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]
Show Times: Sundays - 1PM/2PM/3PM - Weather Permitting;
Historic comedy Skits.

Julian Country Christmas [DEC]
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]
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
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]
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.

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

Julian Dining Adventures
Prime Restaurant, Bakery and Apple Pie Shop Listings:

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.

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Escondido Comfort Inn
1290 West Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
Escondido Center for the Arts, Iceoplex and North County Fair Shopping Mall are minutes from the hotel. Fine restaurants and businesses are also nearby. Temecula and Esconido wineries are a short drive away. Standard room amenities include air-conditioning, an alarm clock radio, cable TV, dataport, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, mini-refrigerator, and telephone.

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San Dieguito River Park
Future parkland property rich in habitat, cultural recreational and scenic values as well as a future route for a Coast-to-Crest Trail.

Southern most of protected forest lands in California includes 430,000 acres of San Diego, Orange and Riverside divided into three distinct areas. Comprises of conifer woodlands and chaparral.

Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
Rising over 5,000 feet and covering more than 25,000 acres, this majestic 15 mile ridge lies in the heart of San Diego County's backcountry, stretching from Lake Henshaw to the Anza Borrego Desert with the historic town of Julian at its feet.

K.Q. Ranch RV Camping Resort - Julian CA
Only 4 miles south of Julian on SR-79, the resort has access to the Pacific Crest and California riding and hiking trails. A popular choice for all RV, equestrian, and nature enthusiasts, creating a perfect blend of comfort and rustic charm.

Julian Horse Stables
Instructional trail rides and horsemanship, through the oaks and pines, where you will be treated to some of the most scenic views the area has to offer, including views to the Cuyamaca and Volcan Mountains.