Ramona

Who would have thought that there would be a camel dairy in the middle of highway 78? Not many people, that’s for sure, and yet the Oasis Camel Dairy sits along the Old Julian Highway, beckoning visitors to come in and see their extraordinary patch of paradise. Guests can book private tours of the Oasis Camel Dairy to meet the camels personally and even enjoy a few camel rides. Those who want to learn more about the dairy can also participate in workshops and camels that will teach you everything there is to know about camel milk and products that come from it. Don’t just learn about the products though, experience them for yourself! The Oasis Camel Dairy sells soaps, lotions, bath bombs and even chocolate!

26757 Old Julian Highway CA-78, Ramona, CA 92065, Phone: 760-787-0983

Travel back in time to the 1800s at the Guy B Woodward Museum. This Verlaque house was built in 1886 and is an original home featuring a quaint French Provincial design and antique furnishing. Visitors to the Guy B Woodward Museum can explore not just the home, but also the out buildings surrounding the home. Some of the attractions in the museum grounds include an 1874 cowboy bunk house, a blacksmith shop, a tack shop, a 7-ton steel jail, a post office, millinery shop and even a replica of an authentic one-room schoolhouse. Other items to check out include a honey processing shed, 1800’s style wagons, equipment, as well as local historic biographies, school records and even newspapers.

645 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065, Phone: 760-789-7644

Committed to turning Ramona Valley into a destination for southern California wine, the Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard and Winery leads the region’s industry through innovation and commitment to their craft. All of the wines at Turtle Rock Ridge are crafted from only the best grapes of the crop. The winery sources from vines grown in their own vineyard as well as in a few other local vineyards in Ramona and other California wine regions. Turtle Rock Ridge Vineyard and Winery boasts several award-winning wines among their many varieties of red and white wines. They even offer a velvety smooth port style wine called the “Chocolate Turtle” that visitors can sample when they stop by the Turtle Rock Ridge tasting room.

18351 Wood Hills Lane, Ramona, CA 92065, Phone: 760-789-5555

Located in the heart of the Ramona Valley, the Ramona Ranch Vineyard and Winery produces hand crafted wines that are balanced and stand the test of time. Apart from producing fantastic bottles of wine, Ramona Ranch is also committed to keeping their operations completely sustainable. Their winery and vineyard are marked by wind-turbines, solar panels, owl boxes and even an insectary so that they can introduce bugs and birds to the area and improve the farm’s biodiversity. Explore the expanse of the ranch’s grounds and stop by the tasting room where you can sample award-winning wines like the best of the class estate tannat, the Double-Gold.

23578 Highway 78 Ramona, CA 92065, Phone: 760-789-1622

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At the core of Milagro Winery’s identity is love. Love for winemaking, love for farming, love for art, and love for the gorgeous and rich terrain of their vineyard in Ramona Valley. In everything that they do, Milagro practices authenticity and integrity as they desire to honor not just the tradition and identity of Ramona’s wine culture but also the Mexican heritage of the winery owners. The winery is led by Hugo D’Acosta, a venerable winemaker from Valle del Guadalupe, and produces exceptional bottles of several kinds of wine. Stop by the tasting room to sample some of their Chardonnay, Super Tuscan, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé among others.

18750 Littlepage Road, Ramona, California 92065, Phone: 760-787-0738

Founded in 20098 when 3 acres of grape vines were first planted, the Vineyard Grant James now features 7 and a half acres of gorgeous vineyard. This classic California vineyard and winery is known for being the ideal location for growing several kinds of grapes. Among the variety growing at the Vineyard Grant James, some of their prized grapes include the Orange Muscat, Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese, Greco, Refosco and the Nebbiolo. All of the production and bottling takes place at the vineyard and winery, and visitors and welcome to have a peek at what happens behind the scenes. After tours, visitors can make their way to the stone veranda that overlooks their Sangiovese vineyard and enjoy a view of the Ramona Valley to sample their popular wines.

25260 East Old Julian Highway, Ramona, California 92065, Phone: 760-789-2733

Founded in 2000, the Pamo Valley Winery is known not just for its amazing bottles of wine, but also for being the only winery in the entire San Diego County to be owned and run by a woman. Under the leadership and guidance of Jennifer Jenkin, the winery has blossomed into one of the finest wine producing vineyards in the area and is characterized by a strong female influence. This influence shines in each bottle of wine that Pamo Valley makes. Varieties they offer include Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah and Tempranillo. In 2008, Pamo Valley Winery added an additional vineyard in Black Canyon with varieties such as Orange Muscat, Viogner, Cabernet Sauvignon and Primitivo.

636 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065, Phone: 760-271-3090

Explore lush greenery and enjoy an active afternoon at the Ramona Grassland Preserve . The preserve is popular for a 3.1-mile walking trail that loops throughout its area. There are a variety of activity options available to visitors at the preserve such as birding and horseback riding. Other recreational activities also include mountain biking and trail running. The trail loop has a 249-foot elevation gain and is a great trail to visit no matter what your skill level. Dog lovers can also bring their four-legged friends to the Ramona Grasslands Preserve Trail, just be mindful to keep your pooches on a leash and to pick up after them.

Highland Valley Road, Ramona, California 92065, Phone: 760-788-3326

For lovers of wine, there are few things more enjoyable to do in Ramona then sampling different wines while taking in the beautiful vistas of Ramona Valley. At Woof 'n Rose Winery, visitors can do just that as the winery sits on the top of a north facing hillside in Ramona. Owned and operated by Stephen and Marilyn Kahle, Woof ‘n Rose Winery produces all of its wines exclusively from grapes grown in the Ramona Valley. In fact, a majority of the grapes used by the winery are grown in their very own vineyard. Make sure to sample the winery’s specialty, the Cabernet Franc, when you visit the Woof ‘n Rose, but don’t miss out on their other fantastic offerings either. Other varieties of wine produced at Woof ‘n Rose include Bordeaux varietals such as Malbec, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.

17073 Garjan Lane, Ramona, California 92065, Phone: 760-788-4818