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Only an hour from San Diego, in the scenic Cuyamaca Mountains, lies Julian, a charming historic town and a popular mountain getaway. Julian was in the heart of the only San Diego gold rush, when gold was found in a local creek in early 1870. The gold rush did not last long, but many miners stayed to farm the rich land.

Many remnants from the gold rush era are still standing, and visitors love travelling back in time by visiting the historic 1870 buildings, now housing charming B&Bs or hotels. A ride down Main Street in a nicely refurbished horse-drawn carriage is a must. Visitors can venture into the tunnels of a real abandoned gold mine, stroll through century-old pear and apple orchards, fish on Cuyamaca Lake, and much more.

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