The town of Julian, California, sits 4,220-feet above sea level, making highs and lows of the climate more extreme then coastal regions in the U.S. The unique climate of the region has been instrumental in cultivating wine grapes and led to the establishment of a number of wineries. The town is often used as a starting point for many outdoor activities, including wine tours, hiking and camping.
California has an excellent reputation for wines with 2,972 in the state alone, which is a third of the total wineries in the U.S. Of this total, Menghini Winery, Orfila Winery, Shadow Mountain Vineyards and Winery and Witch Creek Winery call the town of Julian home. Both the climate and soil of the Julian region are well suited for the cultivation of wine grapes and many visitors to the region come for wine tours of the four wineries.
The town of Julian contains Anza-Borrego State Park, Cuyamaca State Park, both of which have hiking trails and camping locations for visitors or residents. Volcan Mountain is also located close to the town and is a 150-mile ridge that reaches heights of 5,000-feet and covers more than 25,000 acres. The range contains an untouched ecosystem of plant life and animal habitats that can be explored on foot.
If you are not much of a walker or hiker, then you can explore the countryside of Julian on one of the guided horseback tours. A guide will take you into the countryside along specific horseback riding trails with views of Volcan Mountain. Anglers in the family can try their luck fishing at Lake Cuyamaca. The lake sits at 4600-feet above sea level and is 110-acres in size. It has also been stocked with 44,000 pounds of fish. Try your luck at bringing in one of the many fish species such sturgeon, small mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish and Florida bass.
If you are more interested in being pampered then exploring the local wilderness, consider some of the local spas and resorts. You can can customize your own spa combination or choose a package. The goal is to relax and rejuvenate from the daily grind of life. For couples or families that are looking for a more budget-oriented stay in Julian, then try out one of the four bed and breakfasts located in the down.
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