60 days in San Diego County Itinerary

Julian is a census-designated place (CDP) in San Diego County, California, in the United States. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lions, Tigers & Bears and Julian Historical Society. Change things up with these side-trips from Julian: Ramona (Principe di Tricase Winery, Chuparosa Vineyards, &more), Valley Center (Nurtured By Nature, Triple B Ranches, &more) and Lakeside (El Capitan Reservoir, Barona Creek Golf Club, &more). Spend the 6th (Mon) exploring nature at Cleveland National Forest. The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Cuyamaca Mountains, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at California Wolf Center, explore the activities along Lake Cuyamaca, and discover the riches below the earth's surface at Julian Mining Company.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Julian driving holiday planner.

San Diego to Julian is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from San Diego in March since evenings lows in Julian dip to 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to San Diego.

Divided into neighborhoods with distinct characters and cultural heritages, San Diego sits just north of the Mexican border and offers visitors a blend of tourist attractions, including a lively nightlife, diverse cuisine, and a thriving musical scene.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial. Venture out of the city with trips to Escondido (Kit Carson Park, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, &more), Encinitas (Moonlight Beach State Park, San Diego Botanic Garden, &more) and Carlsbad (LEGOLAND California, GIA Museum, &more). Spend the 23rd (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at SeaWorld San Diego. On the 29th (Sat), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. And it doesn't end there: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at San Diego Zoo, enjoy the sand and surf at La Jolla Shores Park, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and explore the striking landscape at Point Loma.

To see maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the San Diego online tour builder.

Traveling by car from Julian to San Diego takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Julian in March, expect a bit warmer with lows of 56°F in San Diego. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.