
Julian is located about an hour and fifteen minutes east of San Diego. Spend a day checking out the historic downtown, visiting an old gold mine, or hiking the nearby trails. If you want a true fall experience, Julian is the place to go. It’s also known for having four distinct seasons: in winter snow is known to dust the countryside landscape, in spring wildflowers bloom, and in autumn there is no shortage of burnt leaves falling to the ground! This little mountain town is the epitome of Southern California autumn charm! Once a prominent gold mining town, Julian is now known for its famous annual apple harvest, apple pie, and as one of the best places to go apple picking in San Diego. Book now! Julian First autumn, then winter in Julian. Stay near Palomar Mountain State Park – but with all the amenities of a resort. If you like modern amenities and want to stay in a beautiful resort near Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, try the Riviera Oaks Resort in nearby Ramona. We recommend hiking around Lake Cuyamaca, which provides a nice backdrop for those fall colors. There are also plenty of hiking options ranging in length and difficulty, making this a great option for kids. Just about every hiking trail here will have something to offer in terms of cool autumn hues on the surrounding trees. There is a distinct difference in scenery between fall, summer, winter, and spring.

At an elevation of 5,000 feet, the seasons come and go similar to Northern California.

It features over 100 miles of hiking opportunities, a plethora of campsites, and 24,700 acres of oak and conifer forests.

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park View from Stonewall Peak hiking trail in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.ĭrive about an hour and fifteen minutes east of San Diego and you’ll find one of San Diego’s most beautiful state parks, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Wondering where to see fall colors in San Diego? Look no further! Here are five great spots to scope out the colors of fall in San Diego.
