Visit this historic research observatory perched high atop Palomar Mountain, home to one of the world’s most famous telescopes and sweeping views of the surrounding wilderness.

Explore the desert town of Borrego Springs, where hundreds of towering metal sculptures bring prehistoric creatures and desert legends to life amid Anza-Borrego’s rugged landscape.

Step into the mountain town of Julian, a former gold-rush settlement now famous for its homemade pies, charming shops, and crisp high-country air.

Queen Califia's Magical Circle is an outdoor sculpture garden created by artist Niki de Saint Phalle.

Stop and visit out one of southern California's famous mission churches, dating back to 1818.

Check out the oldest continually-operating hotel in Southern California and hear about the ex-Missouri slave, Albert Robinson, and his wife Margaret, who started it!

See the small concrete jail house that replaced a smaller wooden jail that couldn't seem to prevent detainees from escaping.

The Julian Pioneer Museum showcases artifacts and exhibits that portray the rich history of Julian and its early residents.