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Main Street Carriage Company

The Main Street Carriage Company provides historic 15-minute narrated tours of the downtown Julian area on a horse-drawn surrey. They are able to accommodate large group tours and are available for parties, outings or special events.

Cost:
$7 per adult and $3 per child (10 years and younger)
Find the Main Street Carriage at the Corner of Main and Washington Streets.
Phone : 760.765.0438

Hiking Trails

There are unlimited hiking trails throughout the Julian area. The California State and County Parks offer some good choices. Green Valley Falls and Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks are nearby with miles of hiking trails. Contact California State Parks and Recreation for trail maps and information on trail closures. Lake Cuyamaca (only 5 miles from Pinezanita) offers a trail all the way around the lake for hiking and has a picnic area as well.
For some of the best hiking close to Pinezanita, Mount Laguna is our recommendation. Most of the mountain escaped the fires of 2003 and 2007 and offers a vast trail system. The Pacific Crest Trail can be found winding its’ way through Mount Laguna as well as many other trails. A Visitors Center can be found on top of the mountain in the small town of Mt. Laguna. Trail maps can be purchased there and don’t forget your National Forest Adventure Pass for parking in the Cleveland National Forest. If you don’t have a pass, one can be purchased from the store next to the Visitors Center.

Cedar Creek Falls

Many adventurers ask us about Cedar Creek Falls aka “Devils Punchbowl”. It is a 100 ft. waterfall flowing into a medium sized pool. Getting to the falls requires an arduous hike and PLENTY of drinking water. We will warn you that there is NO SHADE on the hike in or out to Cedar Creek Falls. It is a full day adventure and is worth the hike if you are in proper physical condition. Getting to the trailhead requires driving on Eagle Peak Road in the Pine Hills area of Julian. The road is at first paved, and turns into improved dirt for the last several miles. We suggest visiting the falls during May through June (when water flows are up from winter and spring rains) before July temperatures arrive.

Fishing at Lake Cuyamaca

Fishing Classes
Lake Cuyamaca
760.765.0515
Saturdays 10AM
Cost: FREE

Directions
Building located to the right of the Lake Cuyamaca Restaurant

Program
Depending how the fish are biting will determine the class curriculum… trout, bass, blue gill, crappie and catfish are all in the lake. So whatever is biting for the day will be talked about.
Basics for fishing, bait use, lures, rigging your tackle, casting, and knot ties will get any beginner ready to catch fish at Lake Cuyamaca on your first day fishing!

Website: lakecuyamaca.org/free.htm

The Julian Bed & Breakfast Guild

The Julian Bed and Breakfast Guild is a unique organization of innkeepers dedicated to providing visitors with local information and a fine selection of quality, smoke-free Julian lodging. Their members are ready to answer your questions every day, between 9AM and 9PM.

Website: julianbnbguild.com/

California Wolf Center

619.234.WOLF or 760.765.0030
Saturdays 2PM
Call Wolf Center to reserve a tour!

Directions
4 miles south of Julian on Highway 79 | Enter at KQ Ranch Campground & Resort | California Wolf Center is located behind the resort.

Program: Wolves of North America are presented to visitors through an outdoor walking tour, an educational talk and a comprehensive slide show.

Website: californiawolfcenter.org

The Spa at Warner Springs

Take a short 30 minute drive and go for a massage at The Spa at Warner Springs. While there you can spend a few hours soaking in the mineral pool and soak up some sun. This is a great day trip and very relaxing. There is a small poolside restaurant that serves excellent health menu items. Dressing rooms, lockers, showers, towels and lounge chairs make this a must-do excursion when staying at Pinezanita.

Warner Springs Ranch is a private club, so you must book a service at The Spa at Warner Springs in order to use the mineral pool. We recommend getting an early massage appointment and then spend the rest of the morning soaking in the mineral water and sunning. Dine at the poolside restaurant and then return to Pinezanita for a quiet relaxing evening.

Website: RanchSpa.com