Julian - San Diego’s favorite local day trip! Miner’s Diner and Candy Mine 2134 Main St. 760-765-3753 www.minersdinerjulian.com An eclectic eatery with tons of local history. Adults enjoy the soda fountain and nostalgic memorabilia. Kids love watching the model train loop above their heads. The self-serve “candy mine” (literally a hidden gem) is a fun surprise, offering a variety of oldfashioned sweets.
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Julian Mining Company 4444 Hwy. 78; 951-313-0166 www.julianminingcompany.com Take the family for a fun day of gold panning, gem sluicing, riding the mine tunnel train, and axe throwing.
www.visitjulian.com Everyone loves Julian’s smalltown charm, apple pie, gold mining adventures and stargazing (Julian was recently named California’s second darksky community)! On the way up the mountain, stop at Wynola Pizza for lunch and pick up fresh bread at Dudley’s Bakery. California Wolf Center 2775 B St. 760-765-0030 www.californiawolfcenter.org Check out the new visitor center and nature store to learn about wild wolves; reserve a tour at the wolf conservation facility off Hwy 79.
Eagle Mining Co. 2320 C St.; 760-765-0036 www.theeaglemining.com Learn California mining history by touring an old-fashioned gold mine. Pan for gold, check out tools and machinery, and explore 1,000 feet of underground tunnels. Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures 4425 Hwy. 78; 951-8471904 www.fortcross.com Reserve an adventure at this family-owned outdoor gem for farm tours, living history events, hands-on activities, petting zoo and more.
Julian Pie Company 2225 Main St.; 760-765-2449 www.julianpie.com The family-owned Julian Pie Company has been serving up delicious apple pie for over 30 years! Enjoy 20+ pie varieties and be sure to try the Apple Cider Donuts. Also in Santa Ysabel. Lake Cuyamaca 15027 Hwy 79 760-765-0515 www.lakecuyamaca.org This picturesque, 110-acre lake is surrounded by wilderness and pristine views. Enjoy hiking, picnicking, boating and fishing. The lake is stocked with trout all year. Tent and cabin camping available. Moms Pies 2119 Main St.; 760-765-2472 www.momspiesjulian.com Moms always has a line for their popular homemade pies, including apple varieties, bumbleberry, take & bake chicken pot pies and more. Be sure to try the apple dumplings! Also in Wynola.
Discover local parks that have it all— picnic areas, playgrounds, nature trails and more. Read “Awesome Parks in San Diego” for our recommendations: www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/out-about/bestparks-playgrounds-san-diego. San Dieguito County Park
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