Julian
About 1 hr 15 min by car from San Diego
A gold-rush mountain town famous for apple pie.
Why locals go
Fall color and cider, with a chance of snow in winter.
Visiting San Diego?
At 1 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in San Diego for your flight home.
What to book
- Apple picking
- Gold mine tour
- Wine and cider tastings
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- B&B stay with pie by the fire
- Stargazing in the mountains
With friends
- Cider tasting crawl
- Hike Volcan Mountain
When to go
Fall for apples, winter for occasional snow.