Julian California: What to See, Do & Eat in Town
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Julian is a great day trip from San Diego. It's about a 90-minute drive from downtown San Diego
You come here, you have lunch, you definitely have some apple pie because that is what Julian is known for
I would definitely do this again
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Explore the historic gold rush town of Julian, California, with me! Located just a 90-minute drive from San Diego, Julian is the perfect mountain day trip, famous for its charming Main Street, gold mining history, and, of course, world-famous apple pie. Join me on a complete walking tour of Julian's compact, four-block downtown. We'll explore unique gift shops like The Warm Hearth and the Julian Garage, check out historic spots like the 1914 Town Hall and the Julian Hotel (est. 1897), and learn about the town's past at the Pioneer Museum. I'll also share practical tips for your visit, including where to park, where to find public restrooms, and what to expect from the windy mountain drive. You can't visit Julian without trying the pie! I'll take you inside three of the most famous spots: Mom's Julian Cafe, Apple Alley Bakery, and the Julian Pie Company, where I grab a warm slice with ice cream. We'll also stop at the Julian Cider Mill for some fresh-pressed apple cider. Whether you're planning a trip from San Diego, Orange County, or Los Angeles, or just want to explore a quaint California town, this video will show you all the best things to see, do, and eat in Julian. Special thanks to Keith, @travelingfrogman , for a-pie-ring in the video! 📍 HIGHLIGHTS & TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Welcome to Julian, CA 0:11 - Julian Pioneer Museum 0:55 - Historic Julian Town Hall & Visitor Center 1:32 - Parking Tips 2:29 - The Warm Hearth (Unique Gift Shop) 3:52 - Mom's Julian Cafe (Famous Apple Pie) 6:43 - Julian Cider Mill (Fresh Apple Cider) 8:10 - California Wolf Center Nature Store 10:45 - Julian Lodge 14:00 - Julian Hotel (Est. 1897) 16:54 - Old Julian Cafe 18:54 - Apple Alley Bakery 19:45 - Julian Garage (Cool Gift Shop) 21:03 - Meeting fellow explorer Keith (@travelingfrogman) 22:00 - Miners Diner (Old School Soda Fountain) 23:36 - Julian Pie Company 28:52 - Lunch at Soups and Such Cafe 29:11 - The Final Pie Taste Test (Julian Pie Co.) ✅ You might enjoy watching some of these other videos: 💡 Yellow Productions on Social Media: FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/YellowProductionsTravel INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/yellowwproductions/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yellowproductionstravel X: https://x.com/chrisraney 💡 Meet the Yellow Productions Team: OCgirl (behind the camera): https://www.instagram.com/ocgirl.notebook/ Yusaku (in the editing studio): https://www.instagram.com/yusaku_otagiri/ The Princess (in the playground): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_KMPZF0v8pGR6ZN8QToJXg 🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: chris@yellow-productions.com 😀 Yellow Productions Merchandise: https://shop.yellow-productions.com/ 📢 Check out my blog: http://yelloww.net ✅ Get up to 40% off your next hotel booking by signing up for Plannin here: https://yelloww.co/plannin 🚀 My travel video gear: Main Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo - https://amzn.to/3H5MjL3 2nd Camera: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra - https://amzn.to/4gpyms3 Microphone: DJI Mic 3 - https://amzn.to/3JUvcQT Day Bag: Pacsafe LS250 Anti-theft Shoulder Bag - http://amzn.to/2h0YCNt 🎵 We use music from Epidemic Sound: https://yelloww.co/epidemic