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.

This is a little gem in this charming small desert town. From fun mid century one of a kind items…read morelike small teak mid century furniture to accessories like table clothes and napkins, when last there they had some fantastic "Vera" textiles.

This is a lovely art institute! It's in the heart of the town, close to restaurants, hotels and…read morecampgrounds. So it's great to visit when going out for the day. The staff are helpful and friendly. They welcome you with a friendly smile and greet. There are some gift items available made by local artists. I did not leave empty handed. I purchased a calendar with beautiful nature shots and some greeting cards with nature photos. The museum is just the right size for a short walkthrough. A lot of great artists. Some pieces are very unique, just like people. I would love to return if ever back in town.

If you are ever in Borrego, you must visit this incredible place where local artists are displayed…read moreand there is a great selection of pottery and hand painted notecards and jewelry for sale as well as original paintings. There are books by local residents and a member of the nonprofit group is minding the space so you can ask questions about the artists while you're there. It's right across the street from the Circle and there's plenty of parking and restaurants in the same area. A great place to spend a few hours after your morning hike!! I recommend eating at Jilbertos for lunch and then Calico's or the Fushe factory for dessert !

The only reason I came to this store was to get a gift bag to hold all my items in, and they sold…read moreout. I bought a snow globe and a magnet still, but very disappointing.

Probably my favorite store at the park…read more With tons of interesting animal related items available for sale and air conditioning on full blast, I'd probably spend my entire summer here if I could and so would balmy son. He enjoys all the toys. We never leave home without one new thing lol. I'll be back for sure.

Great shop. The staff is so helpful, particularly the man with the long hair (should have gotten…read morehis name) who educated us on the tours they have. We really enjoyed learning about how the wolves are an integral part of a healthy ecosystem. Go see the majestic wolves yourself and then buy some wolfy-gifts here afterward!

I love wolves and their character so i adore this store because this store conserve the…read morewolves...The employees are very friendly and knowledgeable...They have private tours that it should be taken prior...I dont like see grey wolves behind the fence but its very interesting to know how they conserve and what efforts are taking to save this species! The store is selection of great souvenirs, unique wolf images, decors and wildlife gifts...Value wise its worth to stop by specially if you weren't able to catch the tour or buy tickets prior the worker has willingness to talk to you about wolves and their characters and give you valuable knowledge...Make sure to get the ticket online and dont wait the last minute...The hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 PM Monday to Sunday by appointment only. It starts from $30 for standard tour and go up to $50. For example: as they mentioned $30 (Wolf Conservation), $45 (Behavioral Enrichment), and $50 (Specialty) per person via website. The most important thing that the center has wheelchair-accessible entrance and one hr free parking infont of center!

The Old Julian Garage was such a cute novelty gift shop. I…read moreSO wanted to love this place, but sadly I couldn't help to feel offended as my husband and I browsed the store last Sat. There were plenty of other tourists in the shop, but these two ladies were pacing me around the whole store like I was a thief. I could be browsing the greeting cards or smelling the candles and it seemed they both tag teamed to watch me like a hawk. When we finally went to get rung up, the short haired lady with the face shield was just straight awkward. She never said hello, if so found everything ok or any chitchat until I broke the ice at the end of my checkout. Of course, she opened up then, but I definitely didn't appreciate the treatment as a patron. I honestly wouldn't have purchased anything if it wasn't for the Purple Rain Prince & The Revolution 500-piece jigsaw puzzle - the most perfect birthday gift for my favorite Prince-fanatic friend. Sometimes as a white male, my husband honestly isn't too keen on seeing injustices I see. Once we left the store, I expressed how I felt, he said he noticed the two ladies tracked me and it was blatant. He just hoped to believe it wasn't true. To be frank, it is really sad if my oblivious husband notices something like this. Anyway, I don't often post negative reviews, but this experience truly warranted it as it left a sour taste in my mouth. If either of you ladies who worked Saturday 2/28 afternoon read this, please remember EACH HUMAN BEING who walks through your door is an EQUAL HUMAN BEING AND A POTENTIAL CUSTOMER. Please treat each person with equal dignity and respect you would like to be treated. What you did was simply unkind. I DEFINITELY WILL NOT BE BACK.

Very cute kitschy lil gift shop! They have all sorts of adorable lil knick knacks. Just a bummer…read morethey won't let you take pictures in there or bring in outside food and drinks. I wandered into their Christmas ornament section, and I was happy to find a German Shepherd Dog and Rottweiler stocking ornaments (in honor of my beloved boys), yay! They didn't have any Goldies, Labs or Chihuahuas - otherwise, I would have gotten those. Though, they did carry a lot of Westies and Corgis. This place is definitely a store to hit up! Both employees worked the cashier booth and are friendly. I also dig Warmth Heart (cool household knick knacks) across the street from them, but I ran out of time and had to get back on the bus.

We found his store while window shopping. Thomas has incredible knowledge. I especially was…read moreimpressed with his Mexican folk art and ancient Egyptian artifacts. If you have even a slight interest in minerals you'll like what he has as well. I've gone twice and I'll go again. Prepare to spend some money as his collection is the real deal, however his pricing is more than fair. Don't forget to ask about his grandfather riding with Teddy Roosevelt!

This shop is huge and they have amazing things both inside and and out. A huge variety of unique…read moreone-of-a-kind imports from around the world. Don't miss this place when in Borrego!

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