- The list below includes 46 free or cheap things to do in or near Julian, California, including 97 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Farms & Ranches, Parks and Horseback Riding.
- From William Heise State Park to Cuyamaca Mountains, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Julian and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Borrego Springs, Ramona, Poway and El Cajon.
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Wolf Recovery Today program includes observation of wolf packs
13.7 Miles
Hosting racing events, Barona Speedway hosts sprint cars, dwarfs, stock cars, and a variety of other race cars competing against each other. The concession stand serves favorites like nachos, churros, hamburgers, and more.
15.3 Miles
Visitors can explore the cultural history of the Santa Maria Valley at the Guy B Woodward Museum. The museum is a complex of quaint shops, historical buildings, and antique exhibits.
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645 Main Street, Ramona, CA 92065
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Operated by the Ramona Historical Society the Guy B Woodward Musem maintains collections and archives pertaining to the culture of the old West. The museum has a variety of exhibits, including antiques and artifacts, and has a gift shop.
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Lake Poway Park, 14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064
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Situated at the top of Mount Woodson, Potato Chip Rock is a thin rock formation in the shape of a potato chip. Hikers often use this rock as a place to relax after the challenging hike up the mountain.
15.9 Miles
Velocity Paintball Park provides 14 playing fields with a variety of terrain and obstacles for paintball. They offer separate walk-on games for beginner and advanced players and host a variety of private groups such as family outings and birthday parties.
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Despite its somewhat unsettling name, Hellhole Canyon is actually a quite scenic hiking destination. A six mile round trip hike, the trail through Hellhole Canyon culminates at a 24 foot waterfall, an anomaly in this desert setting.
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200 Palm Canyon Dr, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is a great place to explore the desert and all the amazing rock formations. The park has many interesting hiking trails and a visitor center with its informative exhibits and helpful staff. Camping is available at the parking with RVs, hook-ups or tents.
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Granite Mountain area includes a few old gold mines that you can explore. Great paths for 4x vehicles.
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The Yaqui Well is a scenic desert site that features a well-marked trail and nearby camp grounds. The site is a popular destination for bird watching, and is purportedly home to the legendary Ghost Dancers.
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A 1.5 mile trek, the Elephant Trees Trail will take you on a self-guided walk up to view a rarely seen Elephant tree. Depending on the time of year there is plenty of flora and fauna to discover as well.