I've been remiss in not giving a "shout out" to Kathy's Dress Shop. I've been coming to Julian for…read moreabout 30 years and never came in here because - well, I guess I assumed it mostly had dresses. About 5 years ago, I was in Julian with girlfriends instead of my husband and we went inside. First of all, Kathy is such a sweet lady and so is the other gal with the small dog. They are both very nice and helpful! They have dresses, pants, tops, jackets, cute clocks up high, and some cute gift items. Through this shop, I was turned onto Jess & Jane brand tops, which I love (along with some other nice brands). Jess & Jane are often 100% cotton (yeah!) and are made in the USA (big applause). Every time we visit Julian (once or twice a year), I come in here and almost always find something. They also typically have a sale rack out on the front porch. They have a nice little dressing room so that you can try things on before buying. Check this place out on your visit!

I want to thank the owner of this shop for getting me out of a real bind on Saturday. We were…read moreattending a wedding in Julian, but an hour into our drive, I realized I forgot my dress. By the time we got to Julian, I was a distraught mess since we only had less than an hour to find me a new ensemble. Kathy was so incredibly helpful. She found a very nice dress for me to wear and was even willing to hem it if necessary. Thankfully, it didn't come to that. She also helped me find a great necklace to go with my new outfit. I had already paid by the time I realized I didn't have earrings to match. Kathy gave me a pair of earrings to take with me. I just can't say enough good things about her. The outfit turned out to be better than the one I forgot at home. She really came through in a pinch, and I'll be forever grateful.

The Warm Hearth is a hidden gem in Julian. I didn't expect how fun and exciting this store had to…read moreoffer. Very enormous with all sorts of goods like toys, snacks, artifacts, souvenirs, ornaments, games, and so much more. My favorite consisted of flowing fountains making me feel at peace. It was fully decorated with magical garden vibes. There were games where you can sit down and enjoy while others can play the piano along with drums. So much to see, I can spend hours hanging out in this store. Genuinely, this is the best store in this small town. Good friendly service was provided and would return in the future.

This store is such a treasure and a nice surprise. Every time I've come in there's always something…read morenew and unique. The set up is like a little adventure. My friend and I played games on the bottom floor. There's something for everyone with a unique selection and a variety of prices. You definite want to stop by and explore.

Small cozy store located in the town of Julian. This shop offers many souvenirs to take home as a…read morememory of your trip. From t-shirts, sweaters, shot glasses, mugs, toys, key chains, stickers, and more for purchases. I just started to collect magnets of places we have visited and this shop had the cutest ones. My daughter bought an adorable baby owl key chain so she can place it on her school backpack. Very reasonable prices. Nice service was provided upon check out. So if you are looking for some good gifts for friends and family, this is the spot to check out.

This place has so many great items. My wife and I had a blast looking around. The staff there are…read moreamazing. A must go to when visiting Julian.

Yogi Picnic Baskets is on the upper terrace in Julian, right next to Carmen's Garden restaurant. It…read moreis a small store in a former house. They carry all manner of gifts, picnic and outdoor supplies, including tents and packs. The prices were a bit higher than you'd find in town but it is handy for those who want to be in the outdoors now. It is enjoyable to walk through and check out all the wares. It's worth a peek to see if there is anything you need!

From the owner: We are the number one stop for Picnic Baskets, Wine Totes, Backpacks, hiking supplies and Wine…read moreaccessories Come on in and find your camping gear.

Fun little store with good selection of quality items. I…read morebought myself a nice Carhartt jacket!

From the owner: Vintage, new and used clothing and accessories. Also western…read morewear, lots of boots, hats and belts as well!

JUST BUY THE SOAP ! This cute little shop on main st has amazing soaps and more. I bought two to…read moretry out although there was a deal to buy 3 get 1 free. The soap is reasonably priced. There is a variety of scents including 'Julian Apple Pie' , not my cup of tea but it may be amazing for someone else. I tried the soap that evening and let me tell youuuuu! It felt amazing! It gives you the squeaky clean feeling without drying out your skin. It works well to remove hard to get off deodorant. The buttermilk oat milk and honey smells like it could be edible. lol. They have a website you can purchase soap from as well but if you have the chance, go and smell all of the awesome soaps they have. I can't wait to go back and get more.

I used to go to the other local soap shop that shall not be named. They offered a wide range of…read moresoaps but decided to display a taxidermy goat. Gross. So I walked further down the street and found this gem. Now it's the only soap I use. I bought an online order of 8 different scents and they are lush and heavenly. A little gift was even included. Tell your friends to travel down main street to the soap company for great products and morally sound business owners. They are great.

Lasso's and lace was the cutest shop in downtown Julian! The owner and the selection were just fab…read more Definitely worth a peak if you're in the area.

The CUTEST boutique I've ever been in! Lots of variety and beautiful pieces. I would 10/10…read morerecommend if you're looking for unique clothing and amazing jewelry options. Super sweet owner (and she has cute doggies that walk around the store) fair pricing as well!

LoveUS gems and minerals. High end jewelry facets. .925 silver jewelry featuring various polished…read moreand healing stones.

We love Patty and her wonderful store!! She made my family feel so welcomed with her helpfulness,…read morekindness, and compassion. We enjoyed looking at her perfectly curated collection of beads, charms, chains, and more. Patty made each of us a bracelet and added the charms, chain, and clasps we picked out. We are so happy to have a unique keepsake we will cherish forever and look forward to continuing our tradition of coming back to this store for years to come. As an added plus, Patty is a wonderful dog lover. She has 3 dogs in her store who are so sweet and greet everyone softly. Patty shared stories of owning her business for 21 years in the area, and how she came to love beads. Please stop by and support this hidden gem the next time you're in Julian. Buy a few beads for your friends. It's the perfect small, inexpensive, gift to take home. Thank you Patty!

My daughter is OBSESSED with Mountain BeadWorks. We've been here twice since New Years Eve. The…read moreladies are always always so sweet, and the shop always feels so much bigger on the inside. 100% that's the amazing selection. Look to the walls for bulk and colors, look to the shelves for individual and unique options. They even provide little baggies and markers for you to price it out as you shop. And that is just the beads. They have an incredible selection of crafters supplies available. Again, my daughter has found things she didn't even know existed, let alone that now she wouldn't work on her jewelry without. And they spend their free time creating amazing works of art in the form of necklaces and bracelets that are placed around the shop. Literally, birthday, anniversary, and holiday level present worthy necklaces and bracelets available for prices you will not scoff at.