Cassandra's Julian Backcountry Guidebook

Cassandra
Cassandra's Julian Backcountry Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Julian is a quaint mountain town located in the San Diego mountains. There are shops and restaurants to keep you busy for a full day but be aware, this sleepy town closes up fairly early. Plan ahead especially for dinner! Also, apple picking is seasonal late August though October.
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Julian
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Julian is a quaint mountain town located in the San Diego mountains. There are shops and restaurants to keep you busy for a full day but be aware, this sleepy town closes up fairly early. Plan ahead especially for dinner! Also, apple picking is seasonal late August though October.
Wynola is a quick drive from Julian and worth a day trip to shop and by far the best meal in the area is at Jeremy's on the Hill across from Hero's Restaurant which also has good food and often has live music.
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Wynola
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Wynola is a quick drive from Julian and worth a day trip to shop and by far the best meal in the area is at Jeremy's on the Hill across from Hero's Restaurant which also has good food and often has live music.
Worth a stop on your way to Julian. Stock up groceries at Don's Market. Grab a meal at Farmhouse 78 or a treat at Julian Pie Company or Dudley's Bakery.
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Santa Ysabel
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Worth a stop on your way to Julian. Stock up groceries at Don's Market. Grab a meal at Farmhouse 78 or a treat at Julian Pie Company or Dudley's Bakery.
Descanso is a quick stop on 79 when coming from 8 fwy, or a 30 minute drive from Julian. There is a county restaurant and a few unique shops along with the newest addition "Junction Outback" which hosts event/music throughout the year. Check their schedule for upcoming events.
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Descanso
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Descanso is a quick stop on 79 when coming from 8 fwy, or a 30 minute drive from Julian. There is a county restaurant and a few unique shops along with the newest addition "Junction Outback" which hosts event/music throughout the year. Check their schedule for upcoming events.

Julian Pie

So many to choose from...my favorites are listed along with my TOP picks !
Classic Julian pie....two locations (Julian dowtown-always busy and Wynola.) The shop in town often has a line out the door...So if you want to taste Mom's pie without the wait, then choose Wynola which is a quicker stop.
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Mom's Pie House
2119 Main St
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Classic Julian pie....two locations (Julian dowtown-always busy and Wynola.) The shop in town often has a line out the door...So if you want to taste Mom's pie without the wait, then choose Wynola which is a quicker stop.
Julian Pie Company is one of the oldies and goodies with 2 close locations: Julian and Santa Ysabel....but you can also simply buy one in almost any local San Diego supermarket - so.....
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Julian Pie Company
21976 CA-79
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Julian Pie Company is one of the oldies and goodies with 2 close locations: Julian and Santa Ysabel....but you can also simply buy one in almost any local San Diego supermarket - so.....
This is my FAVORITE pie place within the actual town of Julian.
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Apple Alley Bakery
2122 Main St
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This is my FAVORITE pie place within the actual town of Julian.
Hands down THIS IS THE PLACE !!!! Top pies and WONDERFUL owners. Voted BEST PIE in California 2022. Best kept secret is the morning egg sandwiches, made with their home made biscuits, ONLY available on weekends until they last. Although this is technically located in Wynola, it is a quick drive from Julian....so it is a MUST!
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California Mountain Bakery
4367 CA-78
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Hands down THIS IS THE PLACE !!!! Top pies and WONDERFUL owners. Voted BEST PIE in California 2022. Best kept secret is the morning egg sandwiches, made with their home made biscuits, ONLY available on weekends until they last. Although this is technically located in Wynola, it is a quick drive from Julian....so it is a MUST!

Wineries

Easy drive and close to dowtown Julian. Beautiful views.
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Menghini Winery
1150 Julian Orchards Dr
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Easy drive and close to dowtown Julian. Beautiful views.
Another local favorite also close to town
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Volcan Mountain Winery
1255 Julian Orchards Dr
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Another local favorite also close to town
Quaint in-town stop.
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Blue Door Winery
2608 B St
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Quaint in-town stop.
Storum Ranch Cider & Wine

Hard Cider

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Julian Hard Cider
4470 Julian Rd
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Great place to stop for a quick beverage in between Wynola and Julian
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Calico Ranch
4200 CA-78
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Great place to stop for a quick beverage in between Wynola and Julian
Apple Lane Orchard
4470 Julian Rd
Storum Ranch Cider & Wine

Beer

Only place to get a meal after 8pm
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Julian Brewing Company
2307 Main St
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Only place to get a meal after 8pm
Great locals bar
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Nickel Beer Company
1485 Hollow Glen Rd
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Great locals bar
The Cooler, Tap & Tasting Room

Restaurants

Best restaurant in the area
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Jeremy's On the Hill
4354 CA-78
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Best restaurant in the area
Best in-town place to eat
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Julian Grille
2224 Main St
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Best in-town place to eat
Great breakfast!
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Julian Cafe & Bakery
2112 Main St
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Great breakfast!
Great food and typically has seating without reservation.
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Romano's Restaurant
2718 B St
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Great food and typically has seating without reservation.
Authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices. Off main road so typically has seating available without reservations.
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Quecho Elevated Mexican Eatery
2603 B St
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Authentic Mexican food at reasonable prices. Off main road so typically has seating available without reservations.
My favorite for the BEST baked goods in Julian!!! Owners are wonderful and usually on site.
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Regulars Wanted - Beanery Corporation
1921 Main St
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My favorite for the BEST baked goods in Julian!!! Owners are wonderful and usually on site.
Best home made vegetarian burger and sweet potato fries !!!!!
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Soups & Such Cafe
2000 Main St
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Best home made vegetarian burger and sweet potato fries !!!!!
Country eats with local shops to spend a half day while visiting the mountains.
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Descanso Junction Catering
8306 CA-79
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Country eats with local shops to spend a half day while visiting the mountains.
The lake restaurant and store came under new ownership in 2022 and has a wonderful new menu
The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca
15027 California 79
The lake restaurant and store came under new ownership in 2022 and has a wonderful new menu
Amazing bakery items and tasty lunch items
Golden Apple Restaurant and Bakery
Amazing bakery items and tasty lunch items

Hiking

Ideally visit alltrails.com to check degree of difficulty for each hike and be prepared!
Beautiful day hikes.
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Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
1209 Farmer Rd
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Beautiful day hikes.
Easy hikes, ample parking
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Santa Ysabel East Preserve
500 Farmer Rd
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Easy hikes, ample parking
Closest to the Zen Den/ Skylark Manor. Easy hikes. Also has cabins and tent sites for camping.
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William Heise County Park
4945 Heise Park Rd
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Closest to the Zen Den/ Skylark Manor. Easy hikes. Also has cabins and tent sites for camping.
Great day hikes
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Stonewall Peak Trailhead
Stonewall Peak Trail
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Great day hikes
Best visited after rains
Three Sisters Falls Trail, California, Verenigde Staten
Best visited after rains
Cuyamaca Peak Trailhead
12551 CA-79
Santa Ysabel Nature Center
22135 CA-79