Only an hour from San Diego, Julian is a historic mountain community with numerous outdoor attractions including hiking, shopping, and historic tours. At 4250 feet above sea level, the area is cool in the summer and has some snow in the winter, enjoying four unique seasons. Spring wildflowers, summer and fall fruit orchards, and winter snow activities are major attractions. The community is central to San Diego County providing easy access to the Anza Desert State Park, the San Diego Wild Animal Park, and the Cuyamaca State Park.
The Artists' Loft in the snow (enlarge)