- Our list of the best things to do in Julian, California, features the top 83 nearby activities — including 46 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Julian, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Sports & Fitness, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Julian, CA , followed by 56 popular activities in nearby cities, including Ramona, Borrego Springs, Poway, Escondido and El Cajon
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Craft brewers use California honey and San Diego spring water to make light-bodied, easy-drinking mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic drink
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Dug over one hundred years ago, Eagle and Peak Gold Mine gives the visitors the opportunity to take a tour in a real gold mine. It is located in Julian, California.
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Behind the KQ Campground on Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
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California Wolf Center is a preserve and institution which has the purpose of returning the grey wolves in the Californian territory. It is the home of several packs of wolves, mostly from the Mexican grey subspecies.
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Slides, gold panning and trains with a 1 mile-long track make the Smith Ranch - Julian Train & Gold Mine popular among the children.
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William Heise State Park covers 929 acres and has on its site 103 campsites, two playgrounds, and wilderness cabins, among others. Wildlife and bird watchers have plenty of opportunities of spotting the local fauna.
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Kenner Horse Ranch offers horseback rides for one to two hours, either on the trails of their 200 acre ranch or elsewhere during multi-day riding trips. Deer, bobcats, turkeys, hawks and owls can be spotted on their ranch.
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Historically significant for its gold rush in the 1800s, the Cuyamaca Mountains now provide hiking opportunities for visitors, with trails for many experience and age levels.
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Farmer Road outside of Julian, Julian, CA 92036
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At the Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve, visitors can access hiking trails and take in scenic views of the highly populated area. The location contains over 45 species of mammals and 150 of birds.
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Blue Door Winery is a small winery with about a half a dozen varietals. At $7 for 5 pours, it is worth a stop.
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Lake Cuyamaca is spread on 110 acres and, besides fishing and bird watching, is suited for picnics, hiking and other outdoor activities.
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Featuring wines named after black cats and a tasting room with Halloween decor, Witch Creek Wine Tasting Room offers visitors tastings of up to 10 wines from its product catalog. These wines include red wine blends, sparkling whites, and more.