The Top Things to Do on your next visit to Julian, CA

Julian is a small town about two hours south of Los Angeles. You’ll find it tucked away in the valleys just north of Mount Laguna. If you’re looking at booking a vacation or a weekend away next year, then one of the best places you could book is Julian. 

If you’ve never visited Southern California, it’s a destination that you need to go and enjoy yourself in! Mount Laguna and the surrounding area is stunning. No matter the time of year you visit, you’re going to make some interesting local characters and you’re going to be able to find things to do for the whole family.

From food and shopping to finding amazing accommodations, there are plenty of things that you include in your planning when it comes to booking Julian, CA.

Take a trip to the local mines in Julian

When you book a stay in Julian, CA, you absolutely have to go and visit the mines. It’s the best place to cool down on a hot day. While you may have booked Julian cabins to go and stay in between visits to different destinations, make sure that you’re close enough to the lakes to be able to cool down.

The best places that you can go are the Eagle and High Peak mines, and you can even pay for a guided tour. These tours are always worth every penny, and you can learn all about the history of California Julian as well as the mines themselves.

Head to the Julian Book House

You absolutely have to visit here, especially if you are a bookworm and love to stick your nose in an old books. From floor to ceiling, there are stacks of books that will keep you occupied and you can take them back to your cabin, or you can take them to the lakes to read in the sunshine.

You’ll even find some rare gems here which might cost you a little bit more, but the rest of the books are very well priced.

Embrace the shopping and local markets

Julian may be a small town, but there is plenty to see and do and shopping is one thing you should embrace. The Julian Tea and Cottage Arts has a hosted afternoon tea.

A Rose Path sells soaps and candles that are handmade. You can pick up souvenirs for your friends and family here that have been made locally and help you to support the smaller business of Julian.

Don’t forget to try the local pie

Southern California is known for amazing cuisines, but Julian is known for its local pie. Any local will tell you about the apple, but the chicken pot pies are just as important so make sure you have a savoury as long as your sweet.

Book an amazing and cozy stay in Julian

Julian is a small place but the cabins here are fantastic. You’ll see some amazing spots overlooking lakes and you’ll be able to get yourself somewhere to breathe in nature, have a nap and just feel the worries of the world roll off your shoulders!