Susan's Guidebook
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Closest spot for snacks, beverages (nonalcoholic + wine, beer & liquor), essentials (forgot hot sauce?) & limited hardware needs (emergency supplies!) + propane & gas!
Sunshine summit market And Gas
35230 CA-79Closest spot for snacks, beverages (nonalcoholic + wine, beer & liquor), essentials (forgot hot sauce?) & limited hardware needs (emergency supplies!) + propane & gas!
Winery w/ tasting room
Very nice owners & property; outdoor area for enjoying the scenery; CAUTION: bob cat has been seen dunning on rock on the property
Really nice property & tasting room; exquisite wines; friendly owners & staff; use caution if you arrive mid-morning as there have been bobcat sightings in the area (one in particular likes to sun on the rocks in front of the tasting room).
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Hawk Watch Winery
27054 Chihuahua Valley RdReally nice property & tasting room; exquisite wines; friendly owners & staff; use caution if you arrive mid-morning as there have been bobcat sightings in the area (one in particular likes to sun on the rocks in front of the tasting room).
Sierra Roble Winery and Vineyard
34810 CA-79Open Weekends; beautiful property but furthest away
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Emerald Creek Winery
38642 CA-79Open Weekends; beautiful property but furthest away
Book an appt (best done on-line) & allow yourself at least 2 hours; the tasting room is beautiful & you will not find a more passionate or knowledgeable winemaker than Tony Tiso! He makes wine very accessible; he knows his stuff but is not a “wine snob” (i.e., he never makes you feel like an idiot). His is a rare but valuable skill (art) to possess in the winemaking industry. Amazing vintner & wines! You might also inquire about his wife’s amazing additions to the wine menu!
La Serenissima Vineyards and Winery
35168 CA-79Book an appt (best done on-line) & allow yourself at least 2 hours; the tasting room is beautiful & you will not find a more passionate or knowledgeable winemaker than Tony Tiso! He makes wine very accessible; he knows his stuff but is not a “wine snob” (i.e., he never makes you feel like an idiot). His is a rare but valuable skill (art) to possess in the winemaking industry. Amazing vintner & wines! You might also inquire about his wife’s amazing additions to the wine menu!
Shadow Mountain Vineyards
34680 CA-79Tourist favorite
Famous Julian apple pies, freshly made on-site & baked; their cinnamon ice cream is divine! Not a fan of apple pie? They make berry pies, rhubarb strawberry, etc! All yummy!
Julian Pie Company
21976 CA-79Julian Hard Cider
4470 Julian RdRecreational cannabis
Owned by the local Indian tribe; on a failed casino property; never too busy but sometimes also low on profuct
Mountain Source
25575 CA-79Sightseeing
Warner Springs Gliderport
31930 CA-79Glider rides
They were featured on Dirty Jobs. You might view the segment to see Mike ride & milk a camel.
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Oasis Camel Dairy
26757 CA-78They were featured on Dirty Jobs. You might view the segment to see Mike ride & milk a camel.
Have you been to a drive-thru egg stand? If not, you really need to stop here! The freshest eggs you can get. Br sure to go mid-week or early on weekends if you want jumbo eggs (double yolks!)
Pine Hill Egg Ranch
25818 CA-78Have you been to a drive-thru egg stand? If not, you really need to stop here! The freshest eggs you can get. Br sure to go mid-week or early on weekends if you want jumbo eggs (double yolks!)
There is an actual boat dock but I’ve never seen anyone on the lake; stop by the market (small but packed w/ essentials!) & restaurant (it’s changed hands recently, & I’ve not eaten there d/t COVID-19 restrictions, so I can’t tell you what they serve or the quality of same. Also check out the cabins for rent. (Cute but I’ve never stayed there & don’t know anyone who has.)
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Lake Henshaw
There is an actual boat dock but I’ve never seen anyone on the lake; stop by the market (small but packed w/ essentials!) & restaurant (it’s changed hands recently, & I’ve not eaten there d/t COVID-19 restrictions, so I can’t tell you what they serve or the quality of same. Also check out the cabins for rent. (Cute but I’ve never stayed there & don’t know anyone who has.)
Great views. HOWEVER, DO NOT go on a snowy day - drivers in SoCal have little experience on snow & ice is their real Achilles heel! Also avoid if you have passengers who tend to get car sick!
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Palomar Mountain
Great views. HOWEVER, DO NOT go on a snowy day - drivers in SoCal have little experience on snow & ice is their real Achilles heel! Also avoid if you have passengers who tend to get car sick!