Old West Holiday in Julian, Ca
There’s more to Julian than mom’s apple pie. Though apples steal the show in the autumn at Julian Apple Days featuring delicious fruit pies, apple cider and even a special apple wine, the winter has its own special beauty. This gold rush-era town (and historic landmark) nestled in the beautiful Cuyamaca mountains at around 4,226 elevation, was founded after the first and only few flecks of gold were discovered in 1869.
Approx. 60 miles from San Diego’s famed beaches and over 1 million residents, Julian has barely grown or changed during the past 150 years or so, and today has a little more than 1,000 residents! What visitors love best about Julian is the historic buildings, quaint shops, comfy cafes, and locals who embrace simple ways. It’s a wonderful life up in the mountains of San Diego County!
Holiday fun in Julian (see julianca.com):
- Every Saturday After Thanksgiving & Before Christmas: Living Nativity at Julian Cider Mill
- December 8-16, 2013: Town Hall Crafters Craft Show call (760) 765-1857
- December 6 (1st Friday): Community Christmas with Santa 5 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall
- December 8: Breakfast with Santa at the Pine Hills Lodge, pinehillslodge.com
- December 13: Holiday Home Tour of country homes
- December 15: Julian Community Choir Handel’s Messiah at Town Hall
- December 16-31: Town Hall Market & Arts features local artisans
