San Diego Backcountry

05/29/2026

We have upcoming availability this weekend and next. Maybe your reservations now!!! https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/6921101?viralityEntryPoint=2&s=76

02/22/2023

It’s snowing in San Diego’s Backcountry! Drive safe and play responsibly! in the

01/01/2021

Julian locals get asked a LOT of questions.

Eva is answering all the questions in this blog post.

Living in a tourist town of Julian, CA means you get asked a lot of questions. I thought it would be fun to talk about some of the things Julian locals have to explain to out-of-towners.

12/30/2020

What is your favorite thing to do in Ramona?

The Guide to Ramona, California. Discover events, award winning wineries, lodging, eateries and more in his southern California destination!

12/24/2020

Winter is OFFICIALLY here!

Are you come to Julian to experience true winter weather in Souther California?

Don't forget to wear extra layers!

Our backcountry mountain range is one of the few places you can find snow in San Diego County. There's lots more to Julian in the winter than just play

12/11/2020

"IN THESE DAYS OF FAST FOOD, QUICK SERVICE AND HURRY-AND-GET-IT-DONE, WE CAN GET QUITE NOSTALGIC FOR TIMES WHEN LIFE'S PACE WAS SLOWER AND QUIETER; WHEN COOKING AND EATING WERE FAMILY ACTIVITIES THAT SERVED TO NOURISH THE HEART AND RELATIONSHIPS AS WELL AS THE BODY. DESCANSO JUNCTION RESTAURANT STRIVES TO RECREATE THIS ATMOSPHERE FOR BUSY FAMILIES, WITHOUT HAVING TO DO THE DISHES AFTERWARD."

Descanso Junction Restaurant in Descanso California. Also offering catering services for all of your special events.

12/09/2020

There's GOLD in these hills!

It’s no secret that Julian’s hills have gold in them.

With the recent social media revolution increasing the pressure to find rare photographic moments, the Julian area is seeing an increase in lookie-loos attempting gold mine explorations. We highly encourage everyone to learn about Julian’s history, but there are safe ways to do it, and walking into a random gold mine is not one of them.

Click the link to learn about 11 reasons why you should NOT go exploring gold mines. Please educate yourself before going on dangerous activities.

The good news is there are some safe ways to explore gold mines and learn about our local history. Julian Mining Company and Julian Farm is one option discussed in this article.

It’s no secret that Julian’s hills have gold in them. I'm diving deep into 11 reasons why you should not go exploring gold mines.

11/28/2020

"The Warner Carrillo Ranch House served as the Butterfield Stage Stop and was California's first regular overland stage connection with St. Louis. With its multilayered history, the adobe ranch house tells the story of the emigrant trail, the overland stage, and the prominent ranching history of the area."

Explore this place for yourself and learn about San Diego's history at the same time.

Built in 1857, the Warner-Carrillo Ranch House served as the Butterfield Stage Stop and was California's first regular overland stage connection with St. Louis. With its multilayered history, the adobe ranch house tells the story of the emigrant trail, the overland stage, and the prominent ranching....

11/24/2020

Now that the weather is cooler, this is the best time to explore Borrego Springs.

Top Outdoor Activities in Borrego Springs: See reviews and photos of outdoor activities in Borrego Springs, California on Tripadvisor.

11/18/2020

Julian has a shortage of public restrooms.

It may seem like a simple problem to fix, but it's a complicated issue. You can learn why by reading this article.

Who do you think is responsible for the bathroom shortage, the gold miners, or the San Diego Board of Supervisors?

Julian has a major bathroom shortage. It's the gold miners fault. They were too busy mining for gold to plan for tourism.