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 13m.

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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Julian using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Julian takes 135 miles and will cost you around $46. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 425 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 13m.

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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Julian using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Julian takes 135 miles and will cost you around $46. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 425 miles.

Airlines serving Julian

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,980 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 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, 648 reviews)
$109+
Tucker Peak Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 283 reviews)
$159+
Julian Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, 688 reviews)
$145+
Apple Tree Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 294 reviews)
$146+
Stagecoach Trails Rv Resort
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$32+

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.