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Food scene
Delicious, often locally sourced food, in a lovely atmosphere. Bookings advised!
27 locals recommend
Marinade on Main
865 Main StDelicious, often locally sourced food, in a lovely atmosphere. Bookings advised!
Pinto Thai Ramona
2330 Main StOur favorite Thai restaurant! They offer dine-in and take-away!
Cordiano's offers delicious, moderately priced food, as well as wine, in a spectacular setting. Check their website for hours and reservations (recommended during busy times).
43 locals recommend
Cordiano Winery
15732 Highland Valley RdCordiano's offers delicious, moderately priced food, as well as wine, in a spectacular setting. Check their website for hours and reservations (recommended during busy times).
A great place for a hearty breakfast! Featured on "Diners, Drive Ins, Dives" and famous for their cinnamon roles!
15 locals recommend
Ramona Cafe
628 Main StA great place for a hearty breakfast! Featured on "Diners, Drive Ins, Dives" and famous for their cinnamon roles!
Nuevo Grill & Cantina
1413 Main StA nice range of Mexican food and beverages.
A beautiful venue next to a lake, often featuring live music. Outside food is welcome.
Three Hills Winery
16805 Highland Valley RoadA beautiful venue next to a lake, often featuring live music. Outside food is welcome.
Speckle Rock Vineyards
16138 Highland Valley RdDelicious wine and a beautiful setting with endless views!
This is a MUST if you are traveling through the area Friday - Sunday! The bakery is family-owned and run and has amazing pastries, pies, breakfast sandwiches, bread, etc! Highly recommended! (Go early!)
12 locals recommend
California Mountain Bakery
4367 CA-78This is a MUST if you are traveling through the area Friday - Sunday! The bakery is family-owned and run and has amazing pastries, pies, breakfast sandwiches, bread, etc! Highly recommended! (Go early!)
This is a lovely spot to shop and/or enjoy a cup of tea with scones, a light lunch, or both!
34 locals recommend
Julian Cafe & Bakery
2112 Main StThis is a lovely spot to shop and/or enjoy a cup of tea with scones, a light lunch, or both!
City/town information
This is a lovely town located 2 miles before you reach the town of Julian on the 79. There are several wineries, cider tasting rooms, antique shops, and several options for eating. Our favorite is the California Mountain Bakery!
8 locals recommend
Wynola
This is a lovely town located 2 miles before you reach the town of Julian on the 79. There are several wineries, cider tasting rooms, antique shops, and several options for eating. Our favorite is the California Mountain Bakery!
The "Downtown" part of Ramona boasts many antique shops and unique, one of a kind restaurants. Check online for seasonal events, such as the Ramona Rodeo and the Ramona Jr. Fair.
26 locals recommend
Ramona
The "Downtown" part of Ramona boasts many antique shops and unique, one of a kind restaurants. Check online for seasonal events, such as the Ramona Rodeo and the Ramona Jr. Fair.
Sightseeing
The sister park to the San Diego Zoo, the Safari Park boasts many wide open enclosures housing a variety of animals in their natural habitat. Several unique exhibits include the Australian Outback, with free roaming kangaroos and the only platypus outside of Australia, and a tram taking you on a tour of several of the expansive enclosures.
967 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdThe sister park to the San Diego Zoo, the Safari Park boasts many wide open enclosures housing a variety of animals in their natural habitat. Several unique exhibits include the Australian Outback, with free roaming kangaroos and the only platypus outside of Australia, and a tram taking you on a tour of several of the expansive enclosures.