One bedroom second story A-frame vacation rental. Features high speed internet & WIFI, AC, room for parking trailers/motor home & land for horses. Views of the Volcan Mountains & a seasonal pond. Within walking distance to the Historical Gold Mine town of Julian (.06 mile & 1 minute drive). Central to day trips to Cuyamaca fishing lake (9.2 miles & apprx. 15 minute drive), Borrego Springs (30 miles apprx.43 minute drive) & shopping, gold mine tours, wineries, & hiking trails. Fully furnished with separate bedroom, kitchen with refrigerator, stove, & cooking utensils. futon in living room kitchen. Small second story deck. Distance from other San Diego attractions are: San Diego Airport 64 miles, Mission Beach 64 miles, Viejas Casino & Outlet 31 Miles, & Ramona 23 miles. Filming location sight of the 2019 “Beneath the Leaves” movie staring Mira Sorvino . Click here to see calendar availability and book.

Many people ask what to do in Julian, below is a list of local attractions for you to consider & research during your stay:

Gold Mine Tours

Eagle and High Peak Mine

End of C St, Julian, CA 92036

Smith Ranch – Julian Train & Gold Mine

Julian, CA

Wineries/Cider

Witch Creek Winery

2000 Main St, Julian, CA 92036

Blue Door Winery

Tasting room in the heart of Julian.

2608 B Street, Julian, CA 92036

J. Jenkins Winery

A family owned winery located in a picturesque valley overlooking Volcan Mountain.

1255 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, CA 92036

Julian Hard Cider

Our 1670 Colonial American recipe is handcrafted and made from one ingredient…the world’s finest, freshest, hand-picked apples.

4468 Highway 78, Julian, CA 92036

Menghini Winery

Drive down a two-lane country road leading you to the local winery where you can bring a lunch and sample a variety of locally produced wines.

1150 Julian Orchards Drive, Julian, CA 92036

Nickel Beer Company

We have 12 draft taps of house beer and serve tasters, pints, pitchers and sell beer to go in 32 oz and 64 oz growlers. Our large outdoor beer garden is dog friendly.

Our tasting room is located just 1/2 mile east of Julian.

1485 Hollow Glen Road, Julian, CA 92036

Horseback Riding

Kenner Ranch Riding, Discovery and Development Center

17550 Harrison Park Road, Julian, CA 92306

Hiking/Park

William Heise County Park

4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036

Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve

Farmer Road outside of Julian, Julian, CA 92036

Cedar Creek Falls (permit req’d)

Palomar Ranger District Office

1634 Black Canyon Road

Ramona, CA 92065

Wildlife

California Wolf Center

Behind the KQ Campground on Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036

Fishing and Boating

Lake Cuyamaca

15027 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036

Afternoon Tea

Julian Tea & Cottage Arts – Tea is served daily in a charming turn-of-the-century home. Afternoon Tea consists of finger sandwiches, scone with whipped cream, homemade jam and dessert.

2124 Third Street

Apple Pies

Apple Alley Bakery – Serving a variety of homemade apple pies, pastries and cookies. Lunch menu includes potpies, calzone, soup, sandwiches and salad.

2122 Main Street

Julian Pie Company – Locally owned family business specializing in apple pies and cider donuts. Some 17,000 trees provide apples for pies at our Julian and Santa Ysabel locations.

2225 Main Street, Julian or 21976 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel

Mom’s Pies – Through the front window, watch Mom’s bakers lovingly prepare pies and baked goods for you. Steaming soups and sandwiches served on freshly baked whole-wheat buns.

2119 Main Street

Art Galleries

Banner Queen Gallery – Artwork by Robert Freeman and Julian artists. Open Fridays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.

36766 Highway 78, P.O. Box 575, Julian, CA 92036

Falcon Gallery – Limited edition prints books, jewelry, home accents and gifts. Our children’s room features educational supplies and books.

2015 A Main Street

Santa Ysabel Art Gallery – Exhibiting regional contemporary and traditional artists in all media with emphasis on California style plein air painting and local artist James Hubbell. Located in historic and picturesque Hillyer house.

30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel

The Skagen Ranch Studio – Housed in a historic barn, the Skagen Ranch Studio offers fine art from Africa, India, Romania and other countries around the world. Please call for directions.

P.O. Box 1557 Julian, CA 92036

Biking

R & B Bicycle Club – Bicycle events in the beautiful San Diego County back country. Both road and mountain bike events. Presently we offer four events per year.

Electric Bicycle Tours are now available Click Here for more information.

Boating

Lake Cuyamaca – Open 7 days a week from 6 a.m. until sunset. Fishing permits – $6 for adults – $3.50 for kids (8 through 15) You will need a California State Fishing License if you are 16 years of age or older. Motorboat rentals – $40 all day – $30 after 1 p.m. Rowboats – $15 all day – $12 after 1 p.m.

15027 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036

Camel Dairy

Oasis Camel Dairy – PRODUCTS: Hand-crafted camel milk soap, lotions and camel milk chocolate.

VISIT: Tours, camel rides and events. Located between Ramona and Julian on Highway 78.

26757 Old Julian Highway, Ramona, CA 92065

Carriage Rides

Main Street Carriage Company – Historic 15-minute narrated tour of downtown Julian on a horse-drawn surrey. Corner of Main and Washington.

Desert & Town Tours

California Overland, LLC – Adventure calls! Explore the Anza-Borrego desert on 2 and 4 hour tours, overnight camping trips or full 30+ hour excursions aboard ex-military troop carriers. Private jeep tours also.

1233 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004

David Lewis Historic Tours of Julian – Guided tours, Julian history, Julian Cemetery History, Black History, and custom tours.

P.O. Box 32, Julian, CA 92036

Enthrall, Inc. – Provides Julian 1870s Gold Rush Tours and field trips, town site guided tour, Eagle Mine tour & lunch.

Thomas Norman Stephan

I will provide the public with prospecting opportunities, by taking groups, families and school children looking for gold, dressed as period prospector.

Downtown Julian

Julian Historical Society

2133 Fourth Street, Julian, CA

Julian Cider Mill

2103 Main Street, Julian, CA 92036

The Bird Watcher

2775 B Street, Julian, CA

The Candy Basket

2116 Main Street, Suite 2B, Julian, CA 92036

Country Village Yarn West / Kat’s Yarn & Craft Cottage

2112 Fourth Street, Julian, CA 92036

Pistols & Petticoats

2116 Main Street, Julian, CA 92036

Groceries

Julian Market and Deli

2202 Main Street, Julian, CA 92036

Dons Market/Meats

30250 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070