Really great spot to see Lake Henshaw. There's a very small parking lot, but there was literally…read morenobody there when I went.

If you get a chance to visit San Diego and are a fan of nature and some spectacular views, this…read moreviewpoint in Lake Henshaw is the spot. I highly recommend waking up early and catching the sunrise. To see this is probably one of the best things in life. Its quiet and peaceful. Depending on the weather, you start to feel the warmth from the sun as it rises. My friends and I occasionally stop by here. There are not a ton of spots but the roundabout can fit quite a few cars. Regardless, its always worth the pit stop on our drives.

Borrego Springs is one of my favorite places. It definitely is a far drive out from the Southern…read moreCalifornia area and the weather was very warm in the summer. However, it was absolutely worth it because the night sky is so breathtaking. The Milky Way at Borrego Springs is truly unreal and it's so hard to describe, you just have to really see it in person. I really loved all the sculptures and being to admire them during the day and under the night sky. Highly recommend experiencing Borrego Springs once in your lifetime!

The Galleta sculptures are a disorganized, worn out set of sculptures spread out across miles of…read moreone of Borrego Springs valleys. The sculptures themselves need upkeep (lots of bird poop on them) and a simple map on site guiding you to their location would be helpful but it doesn't exist. Drove miles on unpaved roads looking for structures that would stand out and did it prior to sundown (as recommended) but it just made it even harder to find them. Sunset shots as they described were not all that spectacular although now that I've been there I would definitely visit either in the early morning hours or late afternoon when the heat is not so overwhelming. Definitely not worth seeing unless you're in the area. Disappointing.

The Julian Jail is a very small piece of well preserved history of the area. The entire jail is…read moreonly two cells but it is wasn't used for anything serious or long term - mostly "whiskey and/or fists" offences - which definitely sounds like the expected antics of a gold rush town haha! The original jail was built in the late 1800s - but was made of wood and some prisoners kicked through the roof to escape so the town decided to rebuild it out of concrete lol. The constable was a local citizen whose wife would even cook for the prisoners. Even still today a nearby citizen of the town opens and closes up the doors each day - 365 days a year - and has been shouldering the responsibility for 30 years now - even decorates for Halloween and holidays haha! I love it! The jail is definitely an interesting little stop if you're exploring the town - Julian is extremely walkable and very small - you'll find the jail a couple of blocks up the hill from the main town area - and it's worth it. It's lovingly preserved and a fun little piece of local history that the town is very proud of!

If you're going to Julian, this place is a must see. Conveniently located super close to the best…read morerestaurant there, the Julian Historical Society did a great job of preserving it. However, it does seem a tiny bit creep, especially in the later hours of the day.

Sitting on a hill overlooking the small town of Julian, CA. It's so amazing to see the headstones…read moremarked with people born in the 1800's. Such a beautiful place.

Not much to see. Poorly maintained but if you are in the area you might as well drive through it.read more

My family and I decided to come to Julian for a couple of days and stayed at an Airbnb about 5…read moreminutes out of town.. We had not been anywhere for quite a while together or separately so this was a easy get away as it is about an hour away from where we live. There are only two ways to get here so check your map before you leave as one way is a very curvy ;() road around Cuyamaca or you can spend an extra 10 or 15 minutes to come to Ramona which I prefer. Although, it is more Scenic going around the Cuyamaca area and seeing the the lake. We spent a couple of hours Friday walking around Julian and there are lots of tourist shops with some interesting items, several breweries and a handful of restaurants and lots of pie shops. If you like pie you'll get a real variety here. For instance, boysenberry Apple Dutch crumb. Yum! We did stop at a barbecue place that was just okay and were able to sit outside. Saturday we came back into town and made a our way up to Menghini Winery which I had not been to in the many years. I was very happy to see it still open and spoke with one of the owners briefly as she told me there were only three people working there and they were only bottling three types of wine. My son's wife and I bought a nice Chardonnay for $27. I tried a little of the Merlot which I liked but was really looking for a Malbec or Meritage which is my favorite. There are a few wineries up here one close to the one we visited called Vulcan and there's a lake there small and one in town. I am posting a little information on the history of the town of Julian so if you're interested you can follow through. It was settled in 1869 and the Julian Hotel was run and owned by the first Afro-American. There used to be a carriage with horses that would take you around town didn't see that this time. There's also a fun mine, a lovely gem shop, a pistol and knife shop. The fresh air was great and the sunrises and sunsets were spectacular. I look forward to coming back here with another adult leave the three teenagers behind. LOL

This was our first stop during our little trip to Julian, we came to Town Hall. They had several…read morepamphlets and maps for around town. Once we stepped inside they had alot of plenty nice looking quilts for sale and for auction. They also had other several little things for sale. We ended up leaving with a homemade lavender candle that actually came in handy at the hotel we ended up staying at lol.

Amy B's review is thorough and accurate but since this place needs more reviews I figured I'd…read morebetter say something. ;) I spoke with a Native American anthropologist and he seems to think it was carved by a particular tribe, the name of which now eludes me. Apparently there was a trading route near the Maze Stone and many stones and other materials that are not native to the area were found nearby. Also, there is an anthropological "layer" that was discovered nearby that is estimated to be around 13000 years old where Native American artifacts were found. In any case there does not seem to be a consensus about it's origin. I did read one web site that said the swastika was an ancient symbol found in many places in North America, however the museum in Hemet has a picture taken of the Maze Stone (around 1930, If I recall) in which there was no swastika. Aside from all of that it's a nice place to take a walk or walk your dogs. Yet another Hemet treasure that few people know exists.

The Maze Stone Restaurant used to have a great menu and their prices were reasonable…read more We went on a Sunday and the only food available was their brunch buffet. It was well-appointed, however, the price was outrageous, $50 per adult and $25 per child. My husband and I don't eat enough food to warrant the cost. It has a great atmosphere and the wait staff were very attentive. They are only open for dinner on Saturday and buffet brunch on Sunday. They close by 2 pm. We will not return.

Chillin' at the Ag Fest... a.k.a. The biggest thing in San Jacinto right now, lol! Mayor Bartel's…read moregiving his State of the City Address, Carnival here for the kids, fair food, and most of the regulars from the Hemet Farmer's Market; 3-day event, tons of folks out here, family friendly... Pretty cool... I mean y'know, it is San Jacinto, what else can we expect?!

We visited mansion and the museum on a group tour. The tour was well organized, the docents…read moreenthusiastic and well versed in the history of the home and the city of San Jacinto. Definitely worth a visit.

It's a small part of the local duck pond and is very nice and peaceful to walk around. It's not…read morevery big, but if you're in the area or already at the park, this would be a nice place to visit. There are some stone statues and a stone plaque that lets you know he story about the meaning of the Tori gate. I enjoyed the traditional signs written in Japanese that were close by the water area.

So nice to see some Japanese artifacts in Temecula, California. We stayed at they hotel across the…read morestreet and saw a duck park with a Japanese gate everyday when we left the hotel. We walked over to see what it was and learned about a Sister City program where cities exchange items. We walked around the park and saw some Dutch items and Japanese. Of course we took a couple selfies and admired the gate and other items in the park.

I have a love hate relationship with this venue as a wedding planner and Coordinator, this venue is…read moreincredibly hard to work if you don't have the right team. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and the onsite staff is amazing. Franky is my favorite person I have ever worked with. He is incredibly sweet and so funny! If you have any questions about the venue see him first. He knows the grounds best. I have worked this venue numerous times and I can't stress enough how important it is to have a Coordinator on site. There are so many things to know about working here such as set up and the preferred vendors way of working. I highly recommend it but know that it is a complete Diy venue! Hire the help! You can find me at @knotsandbelles

This is THE MOST AMAZING HIDDEN JEWEL of San Diego County! The History is so very deep,…read moremulticultural, humbling and beautiful. A small remnant of our distant past here in Southern California. You and your Family are blessed to have the opportunity to visit. AND it is just beyond BEAUTIFUL. Peaceful. Deep. Spirit filled and spiritual. Full of stories, ghosts and history. This should be something that everyone in North County knows and Loves!!!! Just a Godsend and Blessing!

Nice little place to sit down and watch the kids play in the water. We were looking for a place to…read moretake pictures for a photo project and this came up on my map. Beautiful little area.

A MUST DO! 4 & 1/2 STARS! IT'S FREE & with Free Parking! The Fountain of Life Fountain is a…read moreBeautiful Flowing Water Sculpture with a colorful playful design in the heart of Cathedral City adjacent to Palm Springs. It is located right on Highway 111 & is the Focal Centerpiece of Town Square Park. Both Adults & Kids will find it a place to have some Fun & Relax. The continuous sound of flowing water & the color palate really calms the Soul. There are benches all around so you can sit down & Chill Out. The fountain's design is a spiral motif, which is a symbol of rejuvenation & continuous birth. This artistic fountain's composition also incorporates a recirculating water system. When the desert temperatures hit the over 100 mark & you are looking for an inexpensive way to Cool Off; this is a perfect place to Beat the Heat! This place is picturesque during the day but it really comes to life at night with the colorful lights placed to highlight its artistic features. The Fountain of Life was designed by artist Jennifer Johnson with architect Reuel Young. It was physically built by The House of Stone and Fountains & Landscape Enhancements. The fountain was carved out of pieces out of adoquin stone from the quarry near Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Johnson spent more than a year adorning the fountain with hand cut glass & mosaic tiles. The Fountain of Life Reflects the history & nature of the desert community. There are 3 central columns made of Stone. The big horn sheep, fishes, lizards, tortoises, birds, shells, wildflowers & others, all surround the Sculpture. These are elements that are native to this area from both the present & the past. The rooster and hen represent the importance of family in multi cultures. A Cahuilla basket pays tribute to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, who gifted the soft surface which helps enhance the safety factor for Kids. The fountain's tri-color soft surface is made of ground recycled tires. Buddy and Beverly Rogers became the fountain's first major donors. There is Free Parking in the area & there are shops, eateries, statues, & The Mary Pickford Movie Theater ( a huge film actress from the 1920s) all in the same location. Every November this area is the host where The Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place. Hot Air Balloons from around the country come to decorate the desert skies with Light, Music, Food & some Paid & Free Festivities too. If you are in the Cathedral City/ Palm Springs Area be sure to check it out! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have The Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've Been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like A King On A Limited Budget!