Julian travel guide

Julian Tourism | Julian Guide

You're Going to Love Julian

With a population of 1,502, Julian is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Julian to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Julian

Julian in June
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Julian in June
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Julian in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Julian, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Julian

Plane

Although Julian doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 42 miles from Julian. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Julian departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Julian. The train journey from Julian to Santa Ana takes 1h 49m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Julian is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 119 miles from Julian. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Julian, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Tijuana, the bus ride to Julian takes 145 miles and will cost you around $9. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

Although Julian doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 42 miles from Julian. San Diego Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Julian departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Julian. The train journey from Julian to Santa Ana takes 1h 49m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Julian is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 119 miles from Julian. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Julian, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Tijuana, the bus ride to Julian takes 145 miles and will cost you around $9. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airlines serving Julian

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,611 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Julian

Most booked hotels in Julian

Julian Gold Rush Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 700 reviews)
$157+
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge & Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 642 reviews)
$132+
Julian Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 703 reviews)
$145+
Tucker Peak Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 286 reviews)
$166+
Apple Tree Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 301 reviews)
$146+
Stagecoach Trails Rv Resort
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$30+

Renting a car in Julian

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Julian (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Julian (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.