Things to See & Do
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Desert & Town Tours     Dining      Fishing    
Gold Mine & Gold Panning    
Hiking   Historic Skits    Historic Sites    History Hunt  
Horseback Riding    
Indian Mission   Lodging   Old Time Photos   Picnics     Pioneer Museum        Shopping     Sky Sailing    
Star Gazing   Theatre   Wine Tasting     Wolf Center

Fishing

Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park District
Family fishing lake with camping.  Picnicking, boating, hiking, nature walks and cabins.  Terrific wildlife watching.  Free fishing class every Saturday.  Cabins with lake view.
(877) 581-9904
15027 Highway 79, Julian, CA  92036
Email: hugh@lakecuyamaca.org
www.lakecuyamaca.org

Gold Mine & Gold Panning

Eagle And High Peak Mine
Tour one of Julian's original gold mines.  Guides lead you through the intricate path of tunnels in the hard rock mine and share tales of the life of early residents of Julian.  Call for hours of operation.
(760) 765-0036
End of C Street, P.O. Box 624, Julian, CA 92036

Julian Mining Company
Discover gold & minerals using gold pans, sluice box and 'rockers.'  Hayrides, U-Press cider, gift shop, raspberry picking & pumpkin patch in fall.
(909) 499-1611
Email: julianminingco@aol.com
www.julianminingcompany.com

Historic Skits

Julian Doves & Desperados
Julian's own reenactment group.  See them in town on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Skits (weather permitting) at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. & 3 p.m. at their stage area between Cabbages & Kings and the Julian Market & Deli.
(760) 765-1857 (ask for Krisie)
Email: chamber@julianweb.com
Julian Doves & Desperados

Horseback Riding

Integrity Stables Riding & Training Center
Jennifer Smith's Integrity Stables brings horses and people together in the beautiful setting of San Diego's back country.  Integrity Stables offers the absolute BEST in riding lessons, training, horse / youth camps and instructional trail rides.
(760) 484-2929
P.O. Box 1841, Julian, CA  92036
Email: integritystables@nethere.com 

Julian Stables
Experience the most scenic side of Julian from the area's "original trail riding stables."  Unparalleled views.  Thousands of satisfied customers.  Reservations required.
(760) 765-1598
P.O. Box 881, Julian, CA 92036
Email: julianactive@sbcglobal.net 
www.julianactive.com

Kenner Horse Ranch: Horseback Rides & Events
A ride to remember.  Beautiful backcountry scenery.  You'll love our horses!  Guided and safe.  Mountain ridges, wooded forests, alpine meadow, ponds.  Wonderful wildlife.  reservations please.
(760) 473-5681
17550 Harrison Park Road, P.O. Box 427, Julian, CA  92036
Email: kkenner@learningframework.com www.kennerhorseranch.com/Trail%20Rides.html

Indian Mission

Santa Ysabel Indian Mission & Padre Gift Shop
Museum, religious articles & everyday gifts and collectibles.
(760) 765-0810
23013 Highway 79, P.O. Box 129, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

Old Time Photos

Grandpa's Old Time Photo
Old time costume photography in sepia tone.  Over 20 years experience.  Specialize in all areas.  1-10 people and people with dogs.  $29 for 2 people. 
(760) 765-1541
2102 Third Street, P.O. Box 1393, Julian, CA 92036

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Pioneer Museum

Julian Pioneer Museum
The museum is housed in an old stone building that was once the Mayerhofer Brewery & Treshil Blacksmith Shop.  Located at 2811 Washington St., it is 1 block from the Town Hall.  Nicknamed, “Julian’s Little Attic” the museum is a treasure chest of artifacts from our not-too-distant past.
(760) 765-0227

Sky Sailing

Sky Sailing At Warner Springs
Bret and Karen Willat
(760) 782-0404
31930 Highway 79
Warner Springs, CA 92086

Star Gazing

Observer's Inn/Observatory/Gifts
Open Monday-Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Julian's crystal clear mountain air is a perfect setting for this unique 1 hour tour of the night sky.  View the planets, galaxies, star clusters and the moon through large research grade telescopes.  An experienced astronomer leads you through this visual delight. $20 per person/up to 10 people per session; advance reservations required (no credit cards accepted.)
(760) 765-0088
3535 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
www.observersinn.com

Observer's Inn/Solar Tours
Open Monday-Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, Sunday until noon.
View our closest star, the sun, safely through our observatory telescopes.  The 1 hour tour includes a brief discussion about the sun's mechanics and then a chance to examine sunspots, huge prominences jetting into space, granulation and the sun's colorful spectrum.  Educational and fun. $20 per person; Advance reservations required (no credit cards accepted.)
(760) 765-0088
3535 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036
www.observersinn.com

Theater

Wolf Center

California Wolf Center
Pat Valentino
(760) 765-0030
P.O. Box 1389
Julian, CA 92036
www.californiawolfcenter.org

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Visit during mid-week to enjoy the quiet and peaceful historic town and beautiful countryside.

Julian Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1866, 2129 Main Street, Julian, CA  92036
(760) 765-1857