What a treasure! The family that founded Ranchita Del Reo is in it's 4th generation of growing…read moreheritage varieties of apples in Julian. So rare! Arkansas Black, Northern Spy and so many more kinds of apples that you will never ever see in stores. The visit alone is amazing! Beautiful mountain setting, nice people to help, and they give a little tour to let you know which varieties are available. CUTE LITTLE STORE with preserves, honey, baked goods and more. Do NOT leave without cider! Made from those rare apple varieties, it's like nothing you've ever tasted

Before coming here make sure to download an offline map of Julian on Google maps because you do…read morelose signal up on the mountains! It can be easy to get lost here. The GPS kept re-routing me to volcan, but if you continue straight rather than taking a left onto farmer road, continue straight ahead past volcan and you will see farmer road continued and take a right there. The entrance of the location is the 3rd driveway off of farmer road. My friend had organized an event here for a group of ~20 people and they accommodated our group and were so friendly! I like how each group gets their own booking time and you get a private experience. We got to try the apple cider that they make, a several variety of apples, honey and take home some bags of tea. The owners gave a great educational overview of the types of apples, the farm, and how they take care of the trees here. They also had some other fruits including plums and persimmons that were absolutely delicious. They had a unique variety of apples called russet apples which look like russet potatoes but they taste so sweet and I think this was my favorite apple to try! The gift shop here is adorable and their Jams specifically the apricot jasmine and strawberry rose taste SOOO GOOD and are a must to get! There is also a bathroom here which is really clean. Overall they are an amazing place to go to, well priced, and very friendly! Def would be back

Ever since I was a little girl l've been going to Julian. You haven't had a true Julian experience…read moreuntil you've come to Julian Cider Mill. I've tried everything here over the years! And, let me tell you, everything is amazing! The place itself is historical and filled with character! I love how it feels as if you walked into a different era once you walk in those doors. This little place, is filled with Apple cider, Apple everything, candy, local goods, spices, soup mixes, jellies, jams, sodas, and so much more! My favorite, is cold pressed apple cider served ice cold or hot! can't walk in here without taking some of it home with me. I've tried cherry, boysenberry, and many other flavors over the years. My favorite is the classic cold pressed apple cider! It's tangy and zesty. While being rich, and full in body. With strong notes of warm baking spices! It's Fall in a cup. You can also get hot apple cider during the Fall and Winter. Which, I highly recommend! If they have it, get a few cups! You won't regret it. Everyone, is always super sweet and very knowledgeable! So, make sure to take a few minutes to ask some questions about Julian. Also, if you go to the very back they have a press where they press the apples for the cider right in front of you. So, don't miss that! If you're looking for an experience that you'll never forget. You have to go to Julian Cider Mill! You will be sure to fall in love with this charming place just like I have.

I was pretty full but I wanted to sample this Julian Cider. I didn't want to commit to anything but…read morethe good people at the cafe recommended to check out this place. I'm glad I did. AMBIANCE Parking: Street parking in downtown Julian. It can get pretty busy based on the time and season. Vibes: Welcome to Julian! A small town feel as you can experience almost everything within a block. However there are also some cool bars/farms to explore around to. The Cider Mill itself is in the heart of downtown Julian. Shelves filled with jams, preserves, candies, local honey, nuts, dried fruits, and all kinds of nostalgic treats. FOOD / DRINKS Apple Boysenberry Cider (Recommend) I'm a fan of apple but a fan of all seasonal flavors. I enjoyed the sweetness and light tart of the berry flavor - a nice depth of tanginess that just felt lively. CUSTOMER SERVICE Friendly and welcoming. Ondean served me a sample of the drinks and they were great! TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Good selections, good products, and a pleasant experience. I love the small town feel as they're attentive with the details and interaction. Julian Cider Mill isn't anything flashy just your good old reliable snack shop when you need it. TIPS * Great place to stop and go for snacks, cooking flavors, or samples like their ciders!

Had such a great time! It's a really cute place with a great atmosphere. Everyone we interacted…read morewith was friendly and welcoming. Shoutout to Yasmin at the food truck, she was so sweet and helpful! The apple cider slushies were really good too. We had a great experience overall and will definitely be back!

Such a fun fall experience. My friend and I came and chose the u-pick strawberries ($7),…read moreraspberries ($7), and flowers ($20)! Pumpkins were out and the decorations were so cute, so many photo ops all around. Parking was free, just try to get there early! Everyone working here was so lovely but I want to give extra recognition to the wonderful Mistie at the ticket booth. She is incredibly lovely and helpful, and her amazing energy truly made my day!

Came here on the first day of Apple picking season on a Sunday of Labor Day weekend. It rained…read morebecause of the tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean. People were very welcoming and friendly and explained the white signs with numbers and labels as to which apples were which. One bag is good enough for your entire group (there were just two of us and it was still too much). The apples were small and you get a decent amount for $20. Some of them were low to the ground so it's very family friendly. You could also ask them for apple wood. It's $10 for a box and you go pick your own wood off in a corner. I'm going to use these to smoke some chicken and pork. Great overall experience.

Such a beautiful farm! Tons of variety and very friendly staff! We were so pleased with our…read moreexperience! This will be an annual tradition from here on out! Also is stroller friendly with wide aisles !

Whenever we travel, we try to do a trail ride. As more experienced horse people, we've found that…read moreit can be hard to find tourist trail rides that are for fun for people who already know how to ride. After a lot of research I picked Integrity Stables and I'm so glad I did! Horses are well loved and cared for, the ride was very private (just us and our guide), the scenes were beautiful, and our trail guide (I'm blanking on his name he was young--maybe it was Luke?) was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Would recommend to anyone (experienced horse person or not) and definitely plan on going back next time I'm in San Diego! While it is a little drive from San Diego (45 min - 1hr), the little town of Julian was the perfect place for us to stop afterwards for lunch before we made the drive back!

What a fun time!!…read more Coming from someone who rides horses daily, this was a wonderful experience! I took my friends here for a bachelorette weekend ride and it was perfect! One of them had never been on a horse before and Luke was so kind and willing to make her feel the most comfortable when riding! He explained to her how to safely ride and have a comfortable ride, at that. Not only was it fun learning about the Julian mines along the tour, the horses were very happy! I avoid doing these kind of things because typically the horses are ridden so often that they just become robots and you can tell they're unhappy. That was NOT the case with these ones. They get well-rested and have a lovely space in the shade to relax when they're not on trail. Each of our horses were also very well trained and rideable for even the most inexperienced person. All very sweet temperaments and happy to get their apple slices at the end. Overall, the ride was wonderful, our guide was so respectful and informative and we had a wonderful day riding through the countryside of Julian!

Great little place to grab a few groceries and a sandwich. We always drop by Jack's to pick up a…read morefew things when we are in Julian. Whether you are staying at the Lodge or a cabin, you can find everything you need.

We were directed here for sandwiches for our picnic lunch. We didn't have a choice of what to order…read moreas it was pre-determined by the picnic setup for us, but were given two large sandwiches - one BLT and one turkey with cheese. Sandwiches were tasty and the staff was friendly. It seemed like the store had just about anything you'd need.

Julian will always have a special place in my heart. I miss coming here, especially during the…read morewinter months when the whole town feels like something out of a postcard. The crisp mountain air, the peaceful vibe, and the slower pace are such a refreshing escape from the city. There's just something magical about walking through town when it's cold out, grabbing something warm to drink, browsing the little shops, and just taking in the scenery. If you're lucky, you might even catch a little bit of snow, which makes the experience even more special. It's the kind of place where time slows down and you can truly relax and be present. Whether it's a day trip or a weekend getaway, it always feels worth it. The charm, the views, and the overall cozy atmosphere make it a place I find myself missing often. I can't wait to go back and create more memories, it's one of those spots that just never gets old.

Like a Doc Hollywood town... get away from the big city. Pass farms, rambling hills, a few black…read morecows, horses, and a couple wineries. Coming here might look a bit boring but arriving here, there's shops, apple pies in several businesses, country music... Sit a spell, enjoy a laid back environment.

The bartenders are very friendly and the drinks are delicious. They have tables out in the orchards…read moreand the ambience is perfect. Lovely day. Also we enjoyed some tacos from a vendor that was set up in the orchard 10 out of 10 recommend.

Nice, dog-friendly environment... Great service and recommendations. Try the flight to capture the…read morevarying flavor notes.

A complaint has been filed with the US Department of Justice as Nan has openly discriminated…read moreagainst my husband for having to have a hearing service dog and used wildlife specifically deer around the cabin as an excuse to charge us a lot more to stay in the larger "pet friendly" artist loft instead of the smaller 2 person cozy cabin at Strawberry Hill we requested. It's against the ADA requirements- Q. Can hotels assign designated rooms for guests with service animals? A. No. A guest with a disability who uses a service animal must be provided the same opportunity to reserve any available room as other guests without disabilities. They may not be restricted to "pet-friendly" rooms. As for her flimsy excuse about the wildlife even though I assured her we follow the service dog rules of bathing her before trips and keeping her on a close leash. She never has barked EVER. We have never heard her voice! She was trained to not chase or even look at other animals she turns away. She is a well trained service dog from two well know legitimate organizations and is licensed. Even though by law we don't have to show her I offered to show Nan the CA service dog license and her training paperwork and card my husband carries showing who trained her and that she is allowed in ambulances and hospitals too. I explained all the tasks that she does to help my husband with his hearing loss and explained why we wouldn't allow her to ever be close to wildlife for her safety too. All in all Nan went on and on about how she had to close off the cabins before and after the dates because of covid and aerosols and the cost of insurance, the cost of doing business so it appears as if she used the excuse of wildlife and bad past experiences with people lying about pets being service animals to make us pay more by booking the larger pet friendly cabin. I kept saying my husband's service dog is not a pet and she wouldn't listen. 27 minutes on the phone I listened to her discriminate against my husband before asking one more time if since she was insisting we stay in the large pet cabin with the 3 beds we don't need could she at least just charge us the cost of the strawberry cabin since we aren't supposed to be penalized with increased charges because of my husband's disability and she said No. So I finally said well I'm going to report you and hung up. I did double check just in case there was a change in the last few weeks but there wasn't. I called the CA state park in Julian and spoke with the ranger which is the same wildlife, same forest as Nans property and they assured me that service dogs are still allowed in cabins there AND even on trails. He assured me that my husband's service dog would not interfere with the deer under her cabin at all!!! That the people staying in the cabins and even her 6 cats roaming the property could interfere more. Her excuse was a flimsy way to try to extort more money out of us. Maybe someone who was trying to pass a pet off as a service dog would have been fine with this since she does have no pets on her listings BUT a legitimate well trained service dog is NOT a pet and we know the law and we are proud of the amazing job the dog does that is potentially life saving. It's sad we are missing out what appears to be a cute cabin but I'm glad we aren't monetarily supporting disabled discrimination.

This is truly one of the most amazing cabin stays we have experienced in years. There is…read moreabsolutely nothing offensive about this property, not even a hint. The hosts, Chuck and Nan, live close by, and make themselves available, but are not doting. They have carefully crafted this cabin, a true labor of love, to be enjoyed by guests. Less than ten minutes to town, but you feel like you're out in the country, away from everything. Stellar A+ views, comfortable furnishings, a wood-burning stove as the centerpiece, with all the amenities for cooking, relaxing, and simply embracing the sense of wonder for creation and nature. Unlike any place we've stayed in Julian, where we've been coming for New Years for the past decade. Highly recommend!

This place is so cute and has the BEST sangria! It was the…read moreperfect little hidden gem to escape the heat. The owner is so nice and friendly and welcoming. It was the best part of Julian for us and Ollie is such a sweetheart. We always come back here.

Don't skip this place it's off the beaten path so it's easy to overlook. Great refreshing Sangria…read moreon a warm day, atmosphere and vibe is really chill and service is top notch.