- 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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68510 E Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Formerly an IMAX theater, UltraStar's Desert Cinema no longer has IMAX but still retains the gigantic screens. They have a number of mounted speakers to blast their 11.1 surround system and they offer deals on concessions.
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36850 Pickfair Street, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Named for classic screen icon Mary Pickford, the Mary Pickford Theater shows first run movies in pure digital video and sound. They have 14 separate auditoriums and stadium seating, and serve a variety of concessions, including ice cream.
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As a 9,000 square foot facility, The Smilow Family Teen Center offers teenagers amenities like a gymnasium, billiards room, lounge, and more. The center also has after school programs for arts and crafts.
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68752 Buddy Rogers Avenue, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Located next to the Second Street Park, Cathedral City Dog Park is a dog recreation area that uses composed palm fronds for ground cover and repurposed materials. The park features water fountains, benches and a separate area for small dogs.
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Colin Fisher Studios is an art gallery that showcases the works of local, regional, and nationally renowned artists. The gallery offers works for sale in a wide variety of styles and media.
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The campus of the Coachella Valley History Museum contains the Smiley-Tyler house, a 1926 adobe home which houses the main exhibits. Other highlights include the submarine house, archives, Japanese garden and date museum.
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Desert Ice Castle is a public ice-skating facility that offers a skating school, adult and youth hockey leagues, and figure skating lessons. The facility is available for private birthday parties.
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Boomers is an indoor and outdoor activity center that offers outdoor miniature golf, bumper cars, and go karts. The indoor section of the facility has an arcade and climbing wall and food cafe.
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68-703 Perez Rd, Ste A -16, Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Showcasing the work of a regional and international artists, The Leslie Jean Porter Gallery has a collection of art in regularly rotating exhibits. The gallery features contemporary art, such as sculptures, paintings, and more.
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Guests can tour the Shield's Date Farm to learn more about the production of dates. In addition, there is also a garden as well as a cafe that serves up an array of date themed beverages and foods.