Lovely old mining town. Not too much to see... You can visit it in a day or less but great spot in San Diego county to stay. Quiet, quaint and close to San Diego with everything it has to offer. The local roads are very picturesque and a lot of fun to drive.

Julian is a charming little town with good food (try the pie) and great people. It has boutiques, antique shops (near by), country food stores, farmers markets, hometown restaurants, etc...and feels like you are stepping back in time! It is only one and a half blocks in size, which adds to it’s charm, but you could probably see it in one or two days. Also, the entire town closes at 5:00 PM except for two restaurants that close at 8:00 PM, so be prepared. Overall it it the perfect place to get out of the city and relax for a weekend. Highly recommend!

My 6 y/o son and I spent the weekend in Julian. We loved it. It was our first time there and at first didn’t seem like much to do. As we explored the town and talked to business owners, we found there was so much to do. We visited the pioneer museum. The volunteer at the museum told us about the mining tour. We walked from the museum to the mine. The tour was wonderful. My son loved seeing the mine and panning for gold. Our tour guide told us about the old cemetery in Julian. We ate at Romano’s, Heroes and Rongbranch Cafe. Every meal was excellent and everybody was so nice and helpful. Heroes is a wonderful place. It is patriotic themed and dedicated to military and first responders. We walked everywhere. I never moved my car from the hotel parking lot. We will definitely be back to explore some more.

Julian has a friendly atmosphere. Jeremy’s is a great spot for dinner. Lots of parks and hiking trails. Maybe too many motorcycles Julian has a tea room with the most delicious tea and scones. Service and knowledge of tea was greater than expected. A day at Himalaya mine was way different. Came home with a nice rock. Winding mountain roads and soaring hawks healed my weary soul.

Awesome home cooking at the local food spots. First night we had Romano’s, which from a family heavy in old Italian food was a little heavy on oil, But was good. We ordered Julian Grille to go which had very good burgers. Also had lunch at grandmas cafe, the Quish was awesome, and the deep dish apple pie was a perfect topper. The apple pie is a must anywhere while in town. Food is a little pricey at the general store advise bringing drinks, and snacks with you. Everything closes down around 7-8 so make plans for dinner times before you go. Great vacation spot for those looking to go up the country.

Stay away from "Quiet Cabin in Julian"; had a terrible experience there. The rest of Julian is great. Great hiking, good food, wonderful scenery. "Quiet Cabin in Julian" is over priced (watch out for all the add-ons). Should have stayed at the Julian Hotel. Was treated very poorly at the "Quiet Cabin in Julian" on Canyon Drive.