"AN APPLE PIE VACATION IN JULIAN " Top 5 Page for this destination Julian by lmkluque


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Downtown Julian before 29 October 2003 - Julian
Downtown Julian before 29 October 2003
A DAY TRIP OR WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

Welcome to my Julian page,

One of the best aspects of living in San Diego is the opportunity for mini-vacations. Instead of baking an Apple pie. Instead of going to the grocery store to buy an Apple pie. Instead of going to the local restaurant and ordering an Apple pie. I like to pile the kids in the car drive an hour through the outer reaches of San Diego and end up in Julian, a little mountain town pick one of many places that serve the famous Julian Apple Pie and enjoy.

A town with wooden walk ways along the main street and cozy cafes offering home cooked meals and the best apple pie around. While in Julian, it's fun to walk through the shops, tour the mine, or just explore the area.

About an hours drive east of San Diego, at the crossroads of Highway 79 (north) and Highway 78 (west) you'll find Julian. An old mining town.

Julian has become a popular place, especially during the Apple Festival Days held in October, for San Diegans to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Once a quiet, old fashioned town, it has become ever more populated by those wanting to experience country living. It is still possible to see the quiet of this little town, by visiting during the week in the "off" season.

A view of Julian's main street from the Julian Hotel.

I Hope You Enjoy Your Visit,
Linda

2003 Forest Fires
Smoke and Ash fill the sky miles away! - Julian

Smoke and Ash fill the sky miles away!

WARNING: Today, 29 October 2003

Julian is surrounded by fire and is in grave danger of burning down completely. The forest in this area has already burned and Julian is next in the path of destruction.

Update: 5 December 2003

It took over a month but today the fires are 100% contained and Julian still stands!

This is a photo of the beach, which is located more than an hour's drive from Julian taken the same day Julian was threatened by the hungry flames. The smoke and ash filled sky gives evidence of the power of fire.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A world away from the big city.
  • Cons:Too many people agree that it's a wonderful get-away spot.
  • In a nutshell:Still worth the drive up!
  • Last visit to Julian: Sep 2002
  • Intro Updated Feb 13, 2006
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Smoke and Ash filled sky. - Julian Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Warnings Or Dangers (1)

To give you an idea how hellish forest fires are, consider this: The photo was taken along a beach more than an hour's... more travel advice

Take Your Time Traveling To Julian - Julian Take Your Time Traveling To Julian Off The Beaten Path (2)

If Your route to Julian is from the southwest, you'll go through CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST This is a combination of two... more travel advice

LAKE CUYAMACA - Julian LAKE CUYAMACA Off The Beaten Path (2)

This lake is located on Highway 79 in the Cleveland National Forest, on the way to Julian. It's a great place for... more travel advice

The Wilcox Building - Julian Wilcox Building Things to Do (1)

Shopping on the main street of downtown Julian. This is a real town, not a "movie-set-recreation, that has retained... more travel advice

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  • JOE9007 Oct 30, 2007 at 1:45 AM Report Abuse

    SOME MANY YEARS AGO I FRIEND FLEW ME IN TO JULIAN FOR A LOAF OF BREAD WOULD YOU BELIEVE? iT WAS THE BIGGEST BAKERY I VER SAW AND NEVER HAD BREAD AS GOOD SINCE IS IT STILL THERE?

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    Pawtuxet Jan 25, 2005 at 4:55 AM Report Abuse

    I missed Julian on this trip. Fond memories of the wooden sidewalks and marvelous apple pie. Glad the town has survived.

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    matcrazy1 Jan 14, 2005 at 7:35 AM Report Abuse

    Great to hear that Julian still stands! Lovely page, I like especially Off The Beaten Path tips!

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    Imbi Nov 3, 2003 at 11:11 PM Report Abuse

    Great page Linda. sorry to hear about fire.

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    craic Oct 29, 2003 at 3:06 PM Report Abuse

    So sad to hear that this lovely little town has gone. Please don't ever remove this page but leave it as a monument.

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    keeweechic Oct 26, 2002 at 3:40 PM Report Abuse

    What a wonderful set up you had with your boys - great way to explore and this place sounds a real treasure

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