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 68 km 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 05m.

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 Anaheim, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Julian is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 192 km from Julian. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Julian, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Julian takes 249 km and will cost you around $25. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 451 km.

Plane

Although Julian doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Diego Airport (SAN), which is located 68 km 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 05m.

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 Anaheim, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Julian is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 192 km from Julian. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Julian, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Julian takes 249 km and will cost you around $25. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 451 km.

Airlines serving Julian

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 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, 709 reviews)
$157+
Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 643 reviews)
$133+
Julian Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 701 reviews)
$145+
Tucker Peak Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 286 reviews)
$166+
Apple Tree Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 302 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.