2021-7-22 David Lewis, fourth generation Julianite, is a…read morecompendium of all things Julian when it comes to its historical aspects from its foundation in 1870 by Drury Bailey & other members of his extended family, many of whom were ex-Confederates formerly under the command of General Joseph Wheeler, C.S.A.  So appropriately, the tour of Julian by Mr. Lewis starts in the Julian Cemetary in the section where Drury Bailey is buried. Another important event also in 1870 was the discovery of gold by Fred Coleman, an African  American cattleman, which started a gold rush that further increased Julian's population & development.  Another African American couple,  Albert & Margaret Robinson, built in 1897 & ran Hotel Robinson on Main Street that is still standing to this day as the Julian Hotel.  Mr. Lewis has uncountable stories to tell about Julian as he takes you down hill to downtown Julian which I will not divulge. He can tell you the tales of the town himself.  Toward the end of the 90 minute tour, which actually lasted two hours since we engaged in lots of questions and observations, I lamented that earlier I had gone to the Julian Pioneer Museum only to find it closed that Thursday afternoon when the posted sign stated it was open Thursday - Sunday. Mr. Lewis told me that he had the keys to the museum and was willing to let me in and personally give me a docent guided tour.  Lots of interesting Julian ephemera such as a collection of mechanical apple peelers, etc. Since David Lewis is an avid researcher, he was responsible for the creation of a short play of the Robinson's which is attested by a poster advertising the event as well as having photographs of his own relatives hanging from a back wall.  If you want to appreciate the history of Julian, David Lewis is the man to engage for a thoroughly researched and engaging story. If you can't visit Julian, Mr. Lewis has written "Last Known Address, "....it is also a humble and charming ethnography of the early American frontier. David Lewis's work is important, timely, and best of all, true to his deep Julian roots."  To purchase the book, refer to his website: Copies of Last Known Address may be purchased by sending a check for $18.00 to: David Lewis P. O. Box 32 Julian CA 92036 By the time the Pioneer Museum tour was done, Mr. Lewis had spent 2 1/2 hours giving me the grand tour.  I really appreciate his going out of his way to take time and trouble to show me the multifaceted town of Julian.  Thoroughly enjoyable,  5 stars.

EXCELLENT - Make sure to book a tour with David Lewis BEFORE going up to Julian. We have been up…read moreto Julian many times but never knew the history. David Lewis is a 4th generation Julian resident, highly energetic and a wealth of information on all things Julian. Booking a tour with him really made our last trip to Julian the BEST!!!!

We went on a walking tour today we got there Monday, May 22 at 1 PM. I recommend getting there a…read morehalf hour before your tour. It was a little warm. Wear good walking shoes and the road going in to it is about a mile for sure of dirt road with a little bit of washboard in it so bring your SUV. The people are really nice and we got a small goodie bag with a DVD in it. We walked around for about two hours and it was lots of shade. We had a really good time

This was such an awesome tour. We want to surprise our parents to a tour as well, as a surprise. We…read morehave a wonderful tour guide. She was super informative. The place was just extraordinary. It was well worth the money we paid.

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!

Sitting on a hill overlooking the small town of Julian, CA. It's so amazing to see the headstones…read moremarked with people born in the 1800's. Such a beautiful place.

Not much to see. Poorly maintained but if you are in the area you might as well drive through it.read more

There are 7 total ships, including the Star of India, and a submarine. You can purchase your ticket…read moreat any of the main booths/boat entrances, then show your receipt to visit the others on the same day. The flexibility of a self-guided tour was great. One ship was away on a sail in the afternoon this past Saturday, but there was more than enough to explore on the various vessels during our visit. Plenty to see and experience on each of the boats. We stepped onto the swift boat where staff educated us about its machine gun. And we walked through and checked out the different sections of the USS Dolphin submarine too. The HMS Surprise was a lovely ship with plenty of references to its use in films. The Star of India was like a museum all on its own, so many areas to explore and a ton of history to learn. The Californian was pretty basic, not very different from many other ships we've visited in the past. Steam Ferry Berkeley was the largest, with displays showcasing scientific instruments, model boats, artwork, the riverboats in Vietnam, the engine room, a torpedo caught by a fisherman, and a special exhibit featuring the "histories of the black pacific". There's a gift shop on site as well. Altogether, the variety of ships at the Maritime Museum made for an interesting adventure, a bit touristy, but worth the cost if you're into history or simply like boats.

Ok so I will split this into two reviews:…read more 1: the ships and actual adventure 2: the reservation process and customer service 1: booked a trip for the Spanish replica ship adventure the San Salvador and really loved it. The ticket also got you access to the other ships to walk around which was cool. But the coolest part was that San Salvador was sailed like they would have sailed it waaay back when. We got to see real rigging masts sails steering all being done by a crew and it was a totally amazing experience and such a perfect day. Bonus: we saw dolphins and it was a perfect day. Drawback: the gentlemen speaking throughout didn't talk into his mic often so missed a lot but oh well - who's really going for history?! such a good time!!. 2. I had a good with my tickets and called and tried to talk to folks in person and could never get someone. The tickets were cancelled but not refunded which was a bummer and staff in the kiosk even said they phone lines were messed up. A bummer. :(

What a fun evening doing a private Taste of Little Italy food walking tour with Adriana! We had…read moresuch a wonderful time learning the history of Little Italy and enjoying the food from 4 different places. Highly recommend doing it with your out of town guests or with your foodie friends. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/349327055627 We took our time and never felt rushed. Food was amazing! I've lived here for over 20 years and never knew much about the history of Little Italy. Adriana was such a fun guide and I already can't wait to go again!

Anthony gave a fantastic tour. There was plenty of amazing food, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the…read morehistory as well! All in all, this was a spectacular tour and the highlight of the trip for all of us!!

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Amazing service from start to finish!…read more We used TransTerra for our family reunion and had such a great experience. Jorge, the owner, was incredibly responsive and easy to work with, and Mario, our driver, was THE BEST! He took such great care of our family and made the whole day so easy and enjoyable. Great rates, amazing service, and wonderful people. Highly recommend TransTerra!

Mario is the fucking guy, great service and drove super smooth, thank you Mario and transterra for…read morethe shuttle from Del Mar to Solana beach