Small gallery next to the Post Office in Santa Ysabel (Near Dudley's). Worth a stop if you're in…read morethe area and into art collecting. I was mostly interested in the James Hubbell collection. The gallerist was welcoming. Not recommend for young children. Cute building. Wish we had the budget to buy!

This gallery is a little gem, probably one of the best kept secrets in Escondido. They showcase…read morelocal artists, have a new exhibition every month so you get to enjoy a lot of different artists, styles, media, one of the rare local galleries also featuring photography. In addition to artwork they also feature handcrafted jewelry , accessories, unique greeting cards by local artists, handcrafted decorative boxes. Every month is a new experience

Gorgeous collection of artists with works across different mediums. The themes of love and nature…read morerun heavy in here. Browsing the selection make me appreciate art and inspire me to create my own masterpieces too

Honestly cute shop, the two dogs are absolutely gorgeous and amazing! A variety of beads are…read moreavailable, very unique and cute! However the older gentleman at the register was rude, he kept staring at my fiancé and I as If we were going to steal something. I would be a bit more understanding if there was no one else there however there was another couple shopping too and he seemed very friendly with them. Didn't even bat an eye! We were friendly said hi and even complimented the shop! As we were leaving we said "have a great day, thank you!" And he just stared.

Great selection! Many kinds of beads to choose from , from Czech glass to gemstones, many supplies…read morefor jewelry making, pliers, French wire etc, highly recommend

Fun place for a quick drop-in. The host was very nice and the grounds peaceful…read more If you find yourself heading east past the Wild Animal Park, stop off if they are open! It's free. Or give a few bucks. These folks are doing a good service to the citizens of San Diego!

This place is cool, amazing and informative. 9/18/12 was free museum day and by the time we arrived…read more30min after opening they had already had several patrons visit... there was a few still walking around inside. They were taking down zip codes to see where everyone was coming from, a couple walked in right after us from Santa Rosa. We started with the kids learning treasure hunt. The questions line up with the numbers on the exhibit and the answers are within the reading. While the place is small we were there for about 1.5 hours reading and doing the activities along with the treasure hunt. They have an excavation section for kids (like a play/learning area) and an employee came over and starting showing munchkin the cool things you can find on the rocks, shells and even your fingers. That was super cool and interactive. After we were finished we ventured to the small gift shop inside towards the front and munchkin was able to get some obsidian, opal, thunder eggs rocks, iron pyrite, tourmaline, geode, Drury quartz, wonderstone, topaz, lavic jasper for his rock collection. Then he was informed of the free book section and we ventured over there and he grabbed a few national geographic books to take home and read. All-in-all a great learning experience and great friendly staff! A great choice for us on Musuem Day! Would recommend as it is very kid friendly! This place is literally right next to San Diego Wild Animal Park!

Very helpful to start your visit to Julian at this museum. It appears they want ALL of their…read moreexhibits out, so the area is a bit crowded. But it is a great way to learn the history and background of the area to help appreciated the town as not just a tourist attraction that focuses on apples. They have the largest lace collection west of the Mississippi.

This place is a labor of love, and it's so lovey to see a town that truly cares for its history in…read morethis way as this one does. We stopped by here after eating some pies. A kind volunteer was manning the museum and was an absolute delight! They had so many historical items ranging from native pottery, clothing, weaponry, and even a beautiful collection of books. We had fun losing track of time sifting through it all as they amazingly can historically trace many families back to the start of the town. Learning about each was great!

Such cool merchandise and the owner was so nice and provided great service. The selection was very…read morelocal and unique and there was incredible value and reasonable prices. We bought a couple beautiful knives.

We hadn't planned to stop but noticed this place while driving to downtown Julian. It was packed…read morewith antiques and unique items, from vintage clothing and records to cookware, furniture, and decorative pieces. You'll find rare collectibles, retro toys, jewelry, and quirky trinkets. An entire shed of holiday-themed antiques. There's also a quiet seating area leading to a small estate with chickens, a donkey , a cat, and other animals. We didn't buy anything, but it was fun to browse and is now on my list for antique shopping!

Small cozy store located in the town of Julian. This shop offers many souvenirs to take home as a…read morememory of your trip. From t-shirts, sweaters, shot glasses, mugs, toys, key chains, stickers, and more for purchases. I just started to collect magnets of places we have visited and this shop had the cutest ones. My daughter bought an adorable baby owl key chain so she can place it on her school backpack. Very reasonable prices. Nice service was provided upon check out. So if you are looking for some good gifts for friends and family, this is the spot to check out.

Cute little store. Lots of adorable little trinkets. I purchased 5 new natural stone bracelets and…read morea small leather purse. Great place to take your time perusing the many different items they have to offer. Two thumbs up.

You HAVE to see the immersive creation story exhibit!…read more My friend and I drove up from San Diego specifically to visit this center after seeing is listed on a webpage for San Diego museums - and it did not disappoint! The artifacts and museum content is wonderfully curated by the Kumeyaay community and conveys the rich history of the area and resilience of the community. The gift store has an expansive library including a dictionary of the Kumeyaay language. The staff was so kind as well. If you want to learn more about Southern California's history, flora and fauna from its original caretakers, this is worth the trip.

Pro tip - Don't do what I did & walk all the way here from Barona Resort & Casino. Especially on a…read morenearly 100 degree afternoon. Barona Museum is a free attraction on the Barona reservation that focuses on the presentation & perpetuation of the native Kumeyaay-Diegueno culture. During a weekend stay at the resort, my inquisitive nature led me on a walk to the museum, by way of Barona Mission first. Stepping inside, I was greeted by ancient artifacts dating back to as early as 10,000 years ago. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/barona-cultural-center-and-museum-lakeside?select=V-bXqrn-ncXW-NLvZMPpjA https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/barona-cultural-center-and-museum-lakeside?select=hozcaVrakZd5i25V3S0htQ One of the temporary exhibits was Sports : The Competitive Spirit of Barona, showcasing memorabilia from notable Native American athletes throughout history. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/barona-cultural-center-and-museum-lakeside?select=WBE4Ec19H3gLoBxe5PoGtA https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/barona-cultural-center-and-museum-lakeside?select=J5a_2HKmysL9oedwa6-MTw https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/barona-cultural-center-and-museum-lakeside?select=DpoGkYWcSW3l0fyAMceFOg Another exhibit was Barona Veterans Wall of Honor. Recognition is deservedly given to more than 50 tribal & community members, especially those who received high honors for bravery in battle. Amongst them are 6 Purple Heart recipients. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/barona-cultural-center-and-museum-lakeside?select=RLduY7T5LI2I-EvrIX0B6Q Of course, can't have a museum w/o nifty gifties at the gift shop. Merchandise for sale included various stonework, apparel & plush toys of native, and not so native, wildlife. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/barona-cultural-center-and-museum-lakeside?select=OnlCSVzXcrojXyD1vPGW6w https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/barona-cultural-center-and-museum-lakeside?select=C-V502sLsblRvL3PflkOaQ https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/barona-cultural-center-and-museum-lakeside?select=4Vj37YRBdmaA97A9Z2yFbA I enjoyed going back in time & diving into the rich history of the native Kumeyaay-Diegueno people, during my brief visit to the Barona Museum. I gathered a greater appreciation of those who came before & was fascinated with all the intricacies from the artifacts which have been pristinely kept intact throughout the years. A definite must if in the area. Highly recommend!