We've been coming to Julian for nearly 30 years, an average of 3 times a year. It is one of our…read morefavorite get-aways, just 2-hours from our home in Orange Country. We've stayed in many rentals over the years, and Two Sisters Cottage is one of the nicest. The owners are lovely people. The house has charming decorations. The gas fire place heats up the front of the house just fine. We prefer the bedrooms to be cooler for sleeping. The portable heaters work well if you need to warm up the bathroom or bedroom. The furniture and beds are comfy. We don't use the dishwasher; we hand wash our dishes. They have a TV, DVD, and plenty of games to play. They have a lovely front yard with furniture to sit under the tree and people watch. They have double-paned windows. You're right in town with easy access to shopping and eating. The people who run the shops are very nice and we always stop to visit with them. Many of the restaurants and cafes are "average" but we have found a few standouts: Romano's Italian, Soups and Such, Jeremy's on the Hill, Wynola Pizza Express, Apple Alley, and Grannies. Miner's Diner has the BEST malts and shakes ever!!! We also love the Tea House. We love Julian and Two Sisters Cottage. This is not a resort, this is a homey, small town hangout.

Late February 2015: We weren't planning to stay over in Julian (we had planned to camp down in…read moreAnza Borrego State Park), but thanks to a cold front and a storm that moved in we ended up looking for someplace to hole up for a couple of days while we waited for the storm to pass. We lucked across Two Sisters' on Yelp, and made a last-minute reservation for two nights. Well... we loved Julian and Two Sisters' so much we wound up extending our stay to 5 days/4 nights. As an added bonus, Teri and her husband Rich were the most gracious and accommodating hosts anyone could ask for. They went over and above to make sure we were comfortable and all our needs were met. The cottage itself is spacious, yet cozy as can be. Neat as a pin and clean as a whistle...! The gas fireplace in the front room is positively delightful. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, and utensils. I can't imagine why anyone would give TSC a negative review. The space heaters for the bathroom/bedrooms are quite adequate (it was quite cold outside during our stay), and there are down comforters in the closets. The neighborhood is walk/run friendly. Our dog loved it too. The price is more than reasonable for the area, and the pet fee was the least expensive we saw. I would HIGHLY recommend Two Sisters' to anyone that asks. As far as the town itself goes, we went into a number of the shops and never felt like we were being watched over unnecessarily. The merchants we interacted with were accommodating and friendly.

The staff here are SO nice! I always end up speaking with the receptionist who is kind and helpful…read more If there's no one in the office (such as during the pandemic), she always returned my phone calls to follow up with me. If she didn't know the answer to my question, she would inquire and get right back to me! This airport is out in the middle of nowhere in the desert, and is a treasure! I'm only giving 4 stars though because it would help out the pilots if they were allowed access to building after hours for a rest break and refreshments, like most other tiny airports.

The only reason I gave this Airport 1 star it's because the airport manager is so completely rude…read moreand difficult to deal with. The restaurant on site has good food and is accommodating and the airport does have fuel so if you have to stop here you at least can eat and leave. She is not welcoming to new faces and apparently you have to be one of the local oldies for her to be nice to you. With all the other airports in the area we will be doing our best to avoid this one in the future. She also thinks she and her boyfriend have jurisdiction to kick people out of the airport. Not good for business! We will be telling all we know to stay away.

I went RV Glamping here last month! Great site. Electricity and water hookups. Campsite bathrooms…read morewere clean too! I saw there were showers, but I didn't use them. Our campsite was a nice layout, we had our picnic table right near where the RV got parked. I saw some had the table more off to the side in some bushes. Multiple hiking trails started at different points around the campsite. Stars were gorgeous at night!!

If you enjoy dark sky or full moon, Anza- Borrego Desert State Park is the place to go!…read moreLast June, we ventured to Borrego Palm Canyon Campground for camping, expecting a dark sky and starry night but instead encountered a full moon that turned the desert into a magical scene. The moonlight created an almost mystical atmosphere, making the desert feel like another planet. We set up our tent beside a stone ramada with a table and fireplace. The cleanest toilet we've ever seen was just steps away, which was a luxurious touch. Since it wasn't peak season, typically from March to April when wildflowers are in bloom and again from autumn onward, the park was quieter. We checked in with the DIY machine at the entrance of the campground, and friendly ranchers were around to offer help if needed. One rancher suggested that if we wanted to hike, we should start early and finish by 8:30am before the temperatures began to rise. ( Just a tip: download a campsite map beforehand because there's no internet service in the park) The desert, lit up by the moon, looked like something from another world. Rugged rock formations and the wide open space felt never ending, and with the moonlight highlighting the cool details of the landscape. The desert was so quiet and empty, It felt like the world had melted away, leaving just us and the serene, mystical surroundings.. Next morning, the heat cut our hike short with our cat, and it was a bit of an ordeal. Cats can be more sensitive to the heat, and she had a breathing issue and gasping for air right after we started hiking. We had to quickly rushed back to the car to help her cool down. So just be aware if you plan to bring your pets along. Despite this, that night remained a magical mix of peace and wonder, a cherished experience that I'll never forget.

This is a beautiful place, we came to fish, hike around the lake and just enjoy some peace. We…read moredidn't see many people catching fish, yet it was nice just to cast a pole and sit for a while. They have nice picnic areas and boats to rent. We will definitely check it out again and hopefully catch something next time. Great place for some family fun

Love coming here. Even when the fishing is tough it's a great place to come relax and get away from…read morethe business of life. However when you get on the fish it's icing on the cake

In January, I stayed in one of the cabins at Tamarisk Grove Campground inside Anza-Borrego Desert…read moreState Park for 2 nights. The campground itself is very clean and well maintained, with beautiful desert landscaping, towering Tamarisk trees, and gorgeous views. I stayed in a cabin with my dog, which made for a comfortable and secure setup. The cabin was located near Highway 78, but I was surprised that we couldn't hear the road noise from inside. The campground has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere (no wild parties or loud music), and it felt safe and cozy. I enjoyed having a campfire in the evening and spent time walking around to check out the surrounding campsites. The table has a nice cover that offers great shade, but it doesn't protect you from rain. This campground is a great option if you want to experience the desert without fully roughing it. One thing to note is that the location feels remote (which is part of its charm), so plan ahead with supplies. Lights, mattresses for the cabin, an electric source. They have water spigots, but it's not safe for drinking. If you're looking for a clean, scenic desert campground with simple cabin accommodations, Tamarisk Grove is a lovely choice.

Neat camp site with showers, and restroom. Even better are the available cabins that can sleep 4-6…read morepeople if you cram. Only 2 parking spots per site but I saw people park along the main road as well. There is a water pump as well. 20mins from Fish Creek trail or 20mins from town. Heard of a few accidents along the 78 but my group gassed up in town and took the 79 mountain pass. There are desert mice that are around but they are more cute than annoying.

Just ended an (exhausting) amazing epic day with Joe, and have run out of adjectives to describe…read morethe man!! We started at 9 am at his his "office" (he shares with Tito's car shop), outdoors, natch, with a rundown of the days itinerary, He inspected our vehicle, making sure we could tackle the (forbidding, for this 77 yr old diabetic hypertensive, but otherwise viable grampa) upcoming terrain, even adding a few off road driving tips. Then it was off to the races. The next 6 hour narrative will be covered by my forthcoming vidslideshow so you will have to wait!! Meanwhile, just take my word, check in with this fellow. He is such a font of info, and worth every penny...

We took a two and a half hour tour with Joe in our rented 4WD. What a nice guy -- he even remained…read morecheerful and upbeat when I hung the car up on a large rock and he had to crawl under to free it. We visited a palm oasis and Vista del Malpais. On our own we'd never had these experiences. Anza Borrego is not a great place to explore on your own if you don't know what you're doing (and I definitely don't). His knowledge and love for the area really shows. If you get a chance to go for a ramble with him, don't pass it up.

We looked into this place to live. We could definitely see our selves here if we can find the right…read morefit of a home. The golf course is an 18 hole executive with a small pond. My husband would be a very happy person to be able to golf here daily. At night the stars shine like no where else I've been in a long time.. It's beautiful the people are friendly and it is very serene.

An oasis in the desert. Golf abounds! And plenty of swans and ducks.read more

We love this Desert RV park! It's a super clean park with bathrooms/showers kept spotless. Huge Hot…read moretub and great lap pool. Laundry facilities and dog area. Cash only !! Spot 17 is one I spotted to stay in next time, big corner lot a few spaces from the pool/restroom and backs up to see the sunset !

Very nice and well maintained RV Park. If you are looking for a quit and relaxing RV park in the…read moreOcotillo Wells area, this it. If you like to party hard, go to one of the other RV parks in the area.