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by TourGuideTimMenghini Winery
Location: Julian (64 Miles / 1.25 Hours Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Open Daily: 10AM – 4PM (5PM on Weekends)
Cost: $5 for Wine Tasting
Features: Wine Tasting near the Historic Town of Julian
California Wolf Center
Location: Julian (57 Miles / 1.25 Hours Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Hours: 10AM and 2PM Shows on Saturdays by Reservation Only
Cost: $10 ($6 for Kids)
Features: Visit with a Denali Wolfpack; Learn about North American Gray Wolves.
William Heise County Park
Location: Julian (57 Miles / 1.25 Hours Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Open Daily: Dawn – Dusk
Cost: $3
Features: Good Place for a Hike with Mountain and Desert Views
Mountain Horseback Riding in Julian
Location: Julian (62 Miles / 1.25 Hours Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Time: Reservations Can Be Made for Weekdays and Weekends.
Cost: Starts at $50 per Hour.
Features: Ride Horses in San Diego’s Mountains; Enjoy Mountain Views, Peaceful Meadows, Wildlife, and if you are lucky, Catch a Glimpse of the Ocean on a Clear Day.
Pan for Gold at the Julian Mining Company
Location: Wynola (On the outskirts of Julian – 62 Miles / 1.25 Hours Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Hours: 10AM – 4PM on Saturdays and 12PM – 4PM on Sundays. Weekday Reservations also Available.
Cost: Starts at $10
Features: Pan for Gold and Gems as Seen on the Travel Channel; Pick Raspberries and Pumpkins
Eagle & High Peak Gold Mine and Museum
Location: Julian (62 Miles / 1.25 Hours Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Open Weekends: 10AM – 5PM (longer during holiday season)
Cost: $10 ($5 for Kids 5-12; $1 for Kids under 5) – Includes Mine Tour and Panning for Gold
Features: Gold Mine Attracted People from across the Country in the 1870s; Learn the History and Pan for Gold.
Historic Mountain Town of Julian
Location: Julian (62 Miles / 1.25 Hours Northeast of Downtown San Diego)
Features: Historic Town in the San Diego Mountains with Hiking, Wine Tasting, Gold Mines, Stargazing, Shops, Famous Apple Pie, and Surrounded by Forests
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