Julian is one of Southern California's top getaway destinations, located within the stunning foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains about an hour east of San Diego. The city, which was originally developed as a gold mining boomtown in the mid-1ith century, is home to many preserved historic buildings today within its Designated Historic District, including renovated businesses and living history facilities that can be toured throughout the year.

Apple orchards abound throughout its uniquely cold-weather climate, which is home to the annual October Apple Festival, known for selling more than 10,000 prepared apple pies each week. Other family-friendly festivals held in the city throughout the year include the Julian Community Fourth of July Parade, the autumn Music at the Marketplace concert series, the Vintage Cookbook Fair, and the Fat Tire Bike Festival.

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