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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We discovered this lovely place to sit and have a drink (and bring in snacks if you'd like), where they make Red Wines, Sangria and have THE most delicious cider that tastes like drinking a crisp sweet apple![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had one cider the first day, two the next, and before leaving Julian returned to take Growlers home :D Needless to say, we were in love with this cider! read more

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Thank you Michelle, we do have some rocking cider! Thank you for the…

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I discovered Blue Door winery about a decade ago during one of our many Julian adventure days. It was a particularly warm winter day and their "sangria this way " sign caught my eye. Wonderful friendly owners and I always feel like I'm treated like an old family friend. It is now a mandatory stop any time we find ourselves in Julian. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of outdoor seating in a courtyard shared with other small, local businesses (including my beloved Crow and Lilac!), and likely you'll be greeted by their employee of the month: Ollie (the sweetest dog)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Happy to be a wine club member and with the drive to Julian (and their newer tasting room in Ramona) read more

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Marc H.

Thank you Elizabeth!!!

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Laurie F.

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This is an awesome little winery. Great place to drop in and have a delicious glass of red wine and/or sangria. The service is fantastic and [[HIGHLIGHT]]there is plenty of seating on their pet friendly patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend sipping a couple of glasses here and grabbing a couple of bottles to take home to share with family and friends. read more

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Marc H.

Thanks Laurie! We’ll see you, Tommy, and Amanda next time you’re in…

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A quick stop for a wine refill before dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great deals and a warm, cozy atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have 3 Linda of wine for wine tasting, 5 pours for $20. We also tried the sangria and blueberry cider. Parking is street parking and availability is depends on the day of the week. A privately owned. Owner and his wife were the one running the place and helping customers. read more

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De G.

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Absolutely the BEST sangria EVER! The owners Cameron and Mark and Oliver the mascot were the BEST!!! Super nice people! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We hung out here quite a bit ! We spent a lot of our down time chillin' here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A nice and relaxing place with a chill vibe. Down to earth, mixed with greatness! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cameron even let our pups enjoy some organic chicken breast along with their adorable mascot Oliver![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Katie is a doll! All super cool and sweet!! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Michelle P.

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* winery spot *friendly service * friendly ambiance [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small cozy spot with tables and heater outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have a great sangria! We love coming here for the sangria but also have other options. Also must try the hot spiced mulled it's amazing.The customer service is so friendly. We loved Cameron she was super helpful and outgoing. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute cozy spot with fantastic customer service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I always get their sangria when I visit. read more

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I love coming here for sangria whenever I visit Julian. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This winery tasting room is very cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My girlfriends and I sat at a table by the fireplace.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owners are very friendly and they have an adorable dog there. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Really cute spot in Julian![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wine tasting room with a little fireplace in the corner, which is perfect for chilly days/nights![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Can't recommend Blue Door Winery enough. The owner was super sweet and welcoming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Her dog, Oliver was a total sweetheart as well as he sat right on top of our laps.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The sangria & cider was easily the best I've had. The sangria is so juicy and the cider is so fresh and crisp. Both are a treat. The prices are really fair and the service is an A+. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You will feel like at home and have something amazing to drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Can't recommend the sangria, cider, or a wine tasting enough. read more

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Maria H.

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Little boutique winery nestled in the heart of Julian. The service was excellent, the gal working provided great recommendations on the wine they serve there. Super chill vibe, we went on a random Thursday so it was not too busy. They have a little patio where you can sit and enjoy your wine, you can also bring your own food and snack to enjoy. Since this is considered a boutique winery, their prices are a bit on the high end ($18-$20) for 1 glass of wine. We opted for the house made sangria It was so good, super refreshing on a hot summer day. read more

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The previous reviews didn't steer me wrong! The sangria was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was super quiet and chill tucked back here behind Main Street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a pleasant afternoon with my cold drink and sunshine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The woman working was smiley and chatty. read more

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Great service, , the owners are great! The sangria! Omg is amazing, try apple cider honey crisp. Try everything read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is adorable and the wine is amazing![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They make all their wines. We did the wine tasting flight but they are also famous for their sangria. The owners are lovely people with a great little sidekick, Ollie (terrier). 100% recommend. read more

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Marc H.

Thank you Shanen! Kam said you guys were lovely, I hope to meet you…

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Matthew B.

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We swung by on NYE during our day trip to Julian. The husband and wife owner were very friendly to us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is dog friendly as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't know when I will be back to Julian but I would definitely visit Blue door winery again. read more

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This was such a relaxing place to sip on cold, delicious sangria on a hot afternoon and soak in the puppy love from Oliver. Camron was attentive, kind and sweet to all the customers, regulars and newcomers too! Highly recommend! We didn't have the chance to try the other wines but look forward to trying them on the next visit. read more

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Chris C.

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The red wine sangria was incredible!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ollie the dog welcomed us as we walked in and it was so cute inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Owners are very sweet and kind. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Tina B.

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Lovely owners and business! I recommend Julian and Ramona! Mark and Cam are Lovely! And the Sangria is so great! It is our Sunday treat read more

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I have to said yes!! A 5-5 Star's here at Blue Door Winery This winery is only is a red wine winery only here I called fir during the week and spoke to Kamie And she was so friendly over the phone so helpful too. We took my Uncle he really enjoyed the Sangria we bought a bottle for him But because it was capped to quickly the gases caused it the explode Kamie said please go to the other store by us for a free one on the house Super happy about the replacement We've been back since read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a wonderful location that Marc and Karen have to relax and enjoy a glass of wine[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Teresa R.

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We were in Julian this last week and visited the Blue Door Winery, the service was great friendly, kind we had the Sangria which we enjoyed, [[HIGHLIGHT]]loved we stay there enjoying our drinks[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and will be back again and will recommend the Blue Door to friends going up to Julian. read more

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Mulan M.

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Super cute and fun hangout. Bring your own food and pair it with the off the hook sangria. Cameron is super cool and runs the place with Oliver (the dog). They have a hot sangria cider as well as a cold cider. It is delicious. You can sit and just hang out here. It is great. We will be back! read more

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Marc H.

Cheers Mulan, thanks for the review! Just to clarify it’s not a…

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Andrew D.

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I have only excellent things to say about this place. Delicious wine and their sangria was top notch! Kameron facilitated my tasting and she was so helpful and kind! This wonderful establishment deserves all the praise! I will be returning to Blue Door Winery, hungry for more! read more

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Rickie D.

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Stopped at Julian for the day and my girlfriend and I found this hidden gem off the Main Street. The whole experience of this place was delightful, the owners mark and Cameron are so friendly and we ordered a wine flight and he broke down the notes and wine down to the key. I was very impressed and I will definitely be back! read more

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Marc H.

Thanks Rickie, it was nice to meet you and Amanda! We’ll hopefully…

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This is a cool little wine tasting shop just off the main drag of Julian. We were walking along on a hot day and spotted a sign for sangria which lured us in. We sat outside at a table under shade and while my wife had the sangria I had a glass of one of their reds; a sangiovese. Mine had strong fruit and vegetable notes which I really loved. The owners were exceptionally friendly and we enjoyed their handsome, friendly dog Ollie who is a real sweetheart. If you like wine make sure you make this a stop when you visit Julian. read more

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Marc H.

Thank you so much Tim, and thanks for including a photo of our new…

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Mercedes J.

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Great Experience Service Food great Ambiance! Love this place Will always come back Thank you read more

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Brooke L.

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This place was really good! The girl from Hawaii that work there was very knowledgeable and gave good information on the wine! It was such a popular place that they only had two left and then the sangria. This sangria was vicious far better than I was expecting! The cuvee are very fruity. I really liked the sangria! I would venture to say it was probably the better ones I've had anywhere. read more

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Marc H.

Cheers D! I’ve got two new releases coming out tomorrow, ready for…

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This is a perfect escape from the craziness of Main St. The couple running the place are fun and friendly, and they made our visit even better. The patio has a few tables in the shade, and a few umbrella covered picnic tables in the courtyard. We tried a delicious cup of sangria. It was so good we got a growler to go. Highly recommend stopping in when you're in town. read more

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Marc H.

Cheers Autumn, come back and see us next time you’re back in town!

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We came in right at closing and the lady was so sweet, offering to pour us all a glass of sangria before she closed up! Sangria was amazing and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place is so so cute, 10/10 recommend![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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great sangria, the owner was so nice and let us buy a quick drink right when she was closing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]She also has the cutest dog named ollie to greet you at the door.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]and the decorations are perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Ania K.

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Wine in the mountains anyone? This adorable barn style winery was located directly across the street from our hotel so we couldn't resist. Strict COVID restrictions didn't allow wine tasting and they only had sangria available so we didn't have a choice as to what to get. The sangria was good. What makes it taste better is that you get to enjoy it at a higher elevation and everything is better that way. The lady behind the counter wasn't friendly and seemed to be having a bad day. Maybe it had something to do with businesses being forced to shut down again in CA? Not sure but didn't let her mood stop us from enjoying ourselves. We grabbed our drinks and took them to our own patio across the street. This winery does offer some outdoor seating on a cute patio and it's dog friendly. read more

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Marc H.

Ania, we are back now... wine tastings are flowing!! Your review…

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Jane G.

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Such a cute and welcoming winery! I had a pleasant wine tasting experience here. It was super casual, affordable, and fun. The selection is small but the drinks were great. Their cold sangria is my favorite - very crisp and sweet!! read more

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Marc H.

Thanks Jane, come back and see us next time you’re in town!

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If you like Sangria this is a great please to stop and end your day of wine tasting and exploring the town of Julian.

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Cute little outpost for the winery which has its main location in central SD in the BayHo neighborhood. The owners were on staff the day we went in, and were super helpful and accommodating to our large group. They turned on the outdoor heater and we enjoyed a round of sangria on the patio. A great stop for a drink between shopping or eating pie. read more

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Marc H.

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Sorry BDW, but when the wine host is sweating and complaining about the fact that the uninsulated tin roof makes it like an oven it's hard to focus on hint of plumbs. That said I will say the Sangria was pretty, pretty good. So swing in and grab a red cup full. There's also a dog that works there. Little advice Blue Door Winery, but ambiance and design shouldn't come at the cost of turning the customers into Hot Pockets. By the way what does family owned have to do with anything. I'll tell you, it means that staff is comfortable enough to point out that the tin roof turns the place into an oven in the summer and Freezer in the winter. Garage winery? Sure in the 60's you know when they didn't have central heat and air. I'm surprised they still don't use the technology? Oh they do it's called imitation and it's insulated aluminum. read more

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Marc H.

I think the fruit you’re looking for is plum, not plumb. It is.…

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My girlfriends usually get the flight tasting or the sangria (which I am told is fantastic). I get a nonalcoholic drink which are few and far between (Hansen's sodas and water). There are some tables inside and a few more outside. If the weather is nice, sitting outside is very pleasant. A few doggies wandering around, kicking back with your wine or sangria, made for a perfect day. read more

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Lovely urban winery in Julian and oh SO dog friendly! The wonderful lady who worked here last Thursday morning was so wonderful, she took exceptional care of us and i purchased a bottle of the cab franc to take home. The sangria does not contain brandy but it is still very tasty, i enjoyed the tasting (all reds), grapes are sourced from different regions and i very much enjoyed discussing wine with the nice woman whose name escapes me at the moment but i cannot wait to return and pay them another visit. One of my dogs recently passed and walking in here was almost therapeutic, the owners love dogs, there are pics of dogs on the walls, it was heart warming, i had no idea i would end up here that day but somehow i did and my heart was happy. read more

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Marc H.

Thank you for your review Zildheam, yes we love dogs, our little pup…

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I like this place. Great vibe. Right across the street from the Gold Rush B&B where I was stayin. Place is run by a married couple, Marc and Kameron. Beautiful pair of people. I did the wine tasting and Marc ran through each description perfectly. He encouraged me to take my time and enjoy each one. When I was done, I had a cup of their ever so popular sangria. They provide an incredible environment. If you don't mind the fact they don't do white wines (only reds), this is a great nugget on Main Street in Julian. Marc and Kameron make it really easy to make someone wanna come back, even if it is a 110mi drive. They know how to make everyone feel welcome when they come in and feel just at home here. Thank you both. You both made my experience there great! read more

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Marc H.

Thank you so much Joe, much appreciated. Come back and see us again…

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Bianca L.

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Amazing wine, yummy sangrias, and great service. The coziest winery! Cameron and her husband are very informative and knowledgeable of their wine and Oliver (the dog) gives good company. read more

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Marc H.

Thanks Bianca, come back and see us again!!

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More info about Blue Door Winery

2608 B St
Julian, CA 92036
Directions
(619) 992-3877
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http://www.thebluedoorwinery.com

Hours

What time does Blue Door Winery open?

Blue Door Winery opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Blue Door Winery close?

Blue Door Winery closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Blue Door Winery take credit cards?

Yes, Blue Door Winery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Blue Door Winery have catering options?

No, Blue Door Winery does not have catering options.

Does Blue Door Winery have a drive thru?

No, Blue Door Winery does not have a drive thru.

Does Blue Door Winery have a happy hour?

No, Blue Door Winery does not have a happy hour.

Services

Is Blue Door Winery by appointment only?

No, Blue Door Winery is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does Blue Door Winery allow dogs?

Yes, Blue Door Winery allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Blue Door Winery have bike parking?

No, Blue Door Winery does not have bike parking.

Does Blue Door Winery have parking?

Yes, Blue Door Winery has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Blue Door Winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Blue Door Winery is wheelchair accessible.

Does Blue Door Winery have free WiFi?

No, Blue Door Winery does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Boutique winery focusing predominantly on red varietals. All wines are hand-crafted, most are naturally fined (non-filtered), and all are offered at one of the most picturesque settings in San Diego county. Also, be sure to check out all of our screened reviews, Yelp filters only good reviews for some reason. Folks are saying some really great things, be sure to click through at the bottom of the review page to view them.

History

Established in 2007.

We started out making wine at home, driven by a curiosity in the whole process of fermentation, oaking, and aging. Add to that wine's witness to history through the ages (and the odd glass for ourselves) and we were hooked. Come by any time and we'll gladly tell you our story - we'll also have plenty of wine at the ready...

Meet the Business Owner: Marc H.

The bloke in the hat.

Review Highlights - Blue Door Winery

“We came in right at closing and the lady was so sweet, offering to pour us all a glass of sangria before she closed up!”

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Greenery along the back patio.

Julian Hard Cider

It seemed appropriate to order local Julian Hard Cider at Heroes Wood Fired Pizza to accompany our…read morepizza; enjoying it, I looked up where we could purchase more to take home, and realized their tasting room was just down the street! We opted for their (2) taster flights ($18/flight): Core Flight and Specialty Flight, consisting of 6 generous pours, appreciatively served with a cup of pretzels. We left with 22 oz. bottles of their Apple Pie and Harvest Apple ($8.04 each; a 10% discount is offered with a 6 pack purchase). Fun find and experience!

Yes it's cozy. Yes it has drinks for everyone. Yes it has cute indoor and outdoor seating. And yes,…read moreit's a perfect must try spot for your Julian trip! This place is so cute and so cozy for anytime of the year. The inside is beautiful! You can tell the owners and workers enjoy where they work! My bf and I stopped here on our way down from Julian town, we tried so many ciders for such a great price (around $35). These little ciders are strong beware! This is a great spot for a girls trip, Julian trip, and a date spot if you need to show someone around Julian!

Took home a pint of our favorite flavor and a souvenir cup! Love love love

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Outside seating area

Julian Wine & Chocolate

We went to Julian for a quick getaway and we wanted to do a cider tasting. We went to Julian…read morestation and walked past Julian Wine and chocolate, so we ended up stopping in after our cider tasting. They had tastings for local wines, all out of the surrounding vicinity, including San Diego. We just had to do the chocolate pairing as well, and the chocolate is also out of Carlsbad and had so many amazing unique flavors. My favorite being the one with the potato chips. Though I still feel the southern California wines aren't as good as the northern California wines, I'm glad that it's becoming more and more common and I do have to admit that it's improved greatly over the last 10 years. The person who was at the counter of Julian wine and chocolates was super friendly and knowledgeable. The little shop was very inviting and the tasting prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend you stop in and check out some of the Southern California wines.

Lovely hangout, I imagine this place is the place to be in the summer! We shared a burger, which…read morewas yummy and the kitchen was quick on service. We ate outside on a beautiful day. There is a bottle shop inside, so plan on taking some obscure beers home with you. Look forward to next time!

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Julian Station

Visited this place on our way back to the hotel. Good stop for some wine and cider tastings,…read morecrafted beers, food, small arcade, and beautiful mountains views. Very relaxing environment to enjoy with your friends and family. My kids and I visited on a slow day which made it nice because wasn't crowded. We brought our own lunches and drinks. Sat outside on the patio with scenery of the mountains. So calm and quiet at the same time listening to the birds chirping. They had corn hole as an entertainment while you eat, drink, and play. My kids really enjoyed the arcade area as I enjoyed a can of harvest apple cider which I purchased at the Julian Hard Cider. A pool table is also available in the arcade area for a small price. Totally recommend this place when you are in Julian.

Very cool spot to stop on your way to Julian or on your way back home! Good beers and wines and…read morelive music on a nice sunny day! You won't be sorry to check it out! Vic Moraga plays here on occasion!!

Nice Claret wine!

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Calico Cidery

We decided to do some hard cider tasting and stopped by here. We ordered a flight each. Each flight…read morecame with 3 hard ciders. They have an apple orchard in the back with picnic tables. The ciders were cold and refreshing. Sitting out back ... we enjoyed the scenery and we definitely felt like we were in the countryside. It was beautiful. Will definitely be back!

We ordered a flight of ciders and I gotta say, the flavors were pretty okay. Normally, I'm pretty…read moredrawn towards any kind yet these tasted a bit like sour water. Not an issue for me though as they were cheap and satisfactory. The area itself was clean and constantly maintained, both inside and outside. The service however was interesting to say the least. I walked up to the counter and the bartender that looked like Jerry Cantrell appeared to have a heart to heart with another customer about the drinks. No issue taken as I love seeing people passionate about what they do. Clearly a lot of love goes into this. The other worker helped us out and got our drinks out in a timely fashion. Overall, good experience if you just want something to drink.

Cider to Toast the wassailing

Toast on trees

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Country Cellars

The lady who poured for us was nice, and I really like that there is a selection of local beers AND…read morelocal small production wines to taste. However, it's really awkward! It feels like you are tasting in the corner of someone's garage. It's small- very close quarters. And the lady just stands there and looks at you while you taste, like less than 4 feet in front of you because it's so small in there. I can't imagine there being other guests in there at the same time. The wines were an interesting selection, but nothing to knock anyone's socks off. I believe she's open every day, which is really nice considering it gets so busy on the weekends up in Julian.

I consider myself an experienced wine taster and this place was intriguing to me due to the fact…read moreyou could taste beers and ciders as well. This awkward little space wasn't the problem for me. I was served my first flat hard cider serving in a filthy glass. I kindly asked for a clean glass which I was given with an apology. There was food reminents on the tasting counter, so I had to try to avoid putting my arms down. The place was just not clean. I didn't enjoy anything I tasted until I tried their passion fruit sangria. It was quite tasty and refreshing. If you bought the bottle of passion fruit wine, the recipe came with. The pourer was so kind and lovely to talk to, she was the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, I would not revisit this "cellar".

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Truth.

Cinema Under the Stars

4.7

(229 reviews)

40.1 mi

I went to Cinema Under the Stars a few weeks ago when they were showing Pulp Fiction, and overall…read moreit was a really fun experience. It's a pretty cool concept and a nice change from a traditional movie theater. One thing that surprised me was that it was actually a little more covered than I expected. Based on the name, I thought it would be more open air and exposed to the elements, but the setup was cozier and more sheltered than I anticipated. They have a selection of snacks and beverages available, which was nice, although I do wish they were able to sell alcohol. A beer or glass of wine would have been a great addition to the experience. Overall, it was a unique and enjoyable night out. The atmosphere was great, the movie selection was fun, and I'd definitely go back for another showing.

Wholesome, and independently run. San Diego needs more places like this wonderful theatre. Support…read morelocal theaters!!

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Temeku Cinemas

4.3

(312 reviews)

44.4 mi

THE ULTIMATE GLOW-UP! Temeku has leveled up as a heavy contender for best movie theater in…read moreTemecula. It's got reclining seats, a modernized lobby, and excellent concessions. The restrooms even got a makeover and I'm so excited. My parents and I came to see "Michael" the other day and we were impressed by the comfortable seating and large screens. There's plenty of room to stretch your legs and cozy up. The AC was wonderful, every detail of our visit was great. I love the circular layout in the lobby, it feels like each door leads to another world, very neat. Temeku shows special events like The Amazing Digital Circus and other televised programs on select nights.

Our fave theater in town. Super comfy leather seats that recline with a tray and drink holder. Best…read moreway to watch a movie! Staff is always friendly and keeps the theater clean. Lots of food and drink options and free refill with a large popcorn bucket. Listen... go see Disclosure Day. 2 thumbs up!

Coke Freestyle - over 135 different flavors!

Women's restroom

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Fountain drinks

AMC Temecula 10

Came here to watch movies with my family for the first time and I'm impressed! It was clean and…read morebright inside with all the windows at the front! We were helped by "Rhianne", who was super friendly and helpful! I've been to other movie theatres and they've always given a bad attitude.. but not this place. Grab Popcorn + Frozen Soda + Chicken tenders and you have yourself the perfect meal for the movie!! P.S. there's heated recliner seats here.

Craving hot buttered popcorn and a sparkling soda the best experience includes a movie on the bid…read morescreen. Decided on the sci-fi thriller "Backrooms" at my favorite AMC theater with small venues, comfortable seats and dynamic sound! Totally enjoyed the movie as I destroyed a bucket of buttery popcorn Great customer service.

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Festival Theaters

4.3

(21 reviews)

51.5 mi

This is the first time I have been to this theater since regal gave up the ghost and this theater…read morecompany took over. The air conditioning is phenomenal. Not only is the air cold, it smells fresh. Also, you don't need to bring a ski parka into the theater with you. Unlike other movie theaters around, this one was perfect. In terms of temperature. The food is exceptional. In addition to reasonable prices, they also serve beer, wine, and hard cider. Especially noteworthy was a concession employee named Shane. He made me feel welcome and valued as a customer. That's such a rare thing these days. This visit was such a breath of fresh air. In more ways than one, I will probably become a a regular here in the future. Highly recommended.

Please understand this abysmal review is not an indictment of the on-duty staff. They were simply…read moreuntrained. This movie theater is an ADA train wreck. I showed up to see a movie with my deaf friend. The staff didn't even know what closed captioning was. Finally, one of the more diligent of the two, found some virtual reality glasses in a closet somewhere. These were a reasonably high-tech solution for closed captioning. But no one knew how it worked, the manager was not on site, and the worker that tried to help had no confidence in the system. He did offer to activate open captions for the movie, but said we would have to wait for the manager. Everyone on duty in the movie theater should be able to accommodate a disabled guest. No one should have to wait for a special employee to arrive. Eventually, we just left. I had high hopes for this theater after reading the reviews. But clearly they do not accommodate the disabled.