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 April
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Julian in April
Estimated hotel price
$86
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 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Julian.

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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Julian, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Julian takes 135 miles and will cost you around $21. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 240 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 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Julian.

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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Julian, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Julian takes 135 miles and will cost you around $21. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airlines serving Julian

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 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, 695 reviews)
$157+
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge & Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 649 reviews)
$111+
Tucker Peak Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 283 reviews)
$158+
Julian Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 695 reviews)
$143+
Apple Tree Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 297 reviews)
$146+
Stagecoach Trails Rv Resort
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$30+

Renting a car in Julian

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.