Julian, CA - An Historic Mining Town
Sample Julian's famous apple pies, take an old-time photo, or invent and enjoy your own Gold Rush adventure.
"I enjoyed the Mine tour and lunch and thought it was a pretty good day overall. "
This tour is Free for all ages!
Tour Stops
- Fishing - Lake Cuyamaca is a great family lake perfect for camping and fishing. The lake is in Julian and offers free fishing classes every Saturday.
- Gold Mining and Panning - Take a guided tour through one of the town's original gold mines, the Eagle and High Peak Mine. The Julian Mining Company offers gold panning and sluice box lessons.
- Horseback Riding - For a small fee, you can visit a stable and rent a horse to tour the Julian mountains. Our editors recommend include Integrity Stables, Julian Stables, or Kenner Horse Ranch.
- Pioneer Museum - To learn the history of Julian's gold mining boom—and bust—visit the Pioneer Museum. Nicknamed "Julian's Little Attic," the building is an old blacksmith's shop on Washington Street.
Julian, CA - An Historic Mining Town
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Tour Info
Location:
San Diego
Departs:
Daily
Departure Point:
2129 Main Street Julian, CA 92036
Departure Time:
Anytime
Duration:
n/a
Return Details:
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Tour Highlights
- This quaint mountain town is located east of San Diego and offers plenty of fun for all.
- A variety of activities lets you create your own unique experience.
- If you don't find a nugget while panning for gold, the old-time photo booth makes a good consolation souvenir.
- This is a great day trip for those who would like to escape the busy city scene.
- Pick up an apple pie or two for the trip home. Julian pies are locally famous.

