Quixote Farm Guidebook:
What to know + What to do
Fine Dining, Wine, Cider + Food scene
Below Recommendations are personally curated by us-"Local" -means some very near and some within an hours drive away
Jeremy's offers fresh, seasonal, organic, healthy, local and outstanding cuisine. As a family owned and operated business, they specialize in fresh and sumptuous steaks, seafood, burgers, salads, desserts and more, and are proud to be one of Julian's finest restaurants. Their philosophy behind California cuisine is keep it fresh, keep it simple, and keep it tasting great.
Come see why Jeremy’s on the Hill has become Southern California’s destination restaurant at the gateway to the romantic old gold mining town of Julian, in the mountains above San Diego.
Reservations not necessary, but recommended.
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Jeremy's On the Hill
4354 CA-78Jeremy's offers fresh, seasonal, organic, healthy, local and outstanding cuisine. As a family owned and operated business, they specialize in fresh and sumptuous steaks, seafood, burgers, salads, desserts and more, and are proud to be one of Julian's finest restaurants. Their philosophy behind California cuisine is keep it fresh, keep it simple, and keep it tasting great.
Come see why Jeremy’s on the Hill has become Southern California’s destination restaurant at the gateway to the romantic old gold mining town of Julian, in the mountains above San Diego.
Reservations not necessary, but recommended.
Julian Brewing Company
2307 Main StFantastic Barbeque-get the brisket!!
This cidery is a dream. Artisanal ciders, and a beautiful atmosphere, lovely owners. Outside food welcome.
Order the cider flight!
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Calico Ranch
4200 CA-78This cidery is a dream. Artisanal ciders, and a beautiful atmosphere, lovely owners. Outside food welcome.
Order the cider flight!
OUR NEW FAVORITE!
Wood fired pizzas as good as any we have had in Italy!
Only 30 minutes away in Fallbrook.
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Monserate Winery
2757 Gird RdOUR NEW FAVORITE!
Wood fired pizzas as good as any we have had in Italy!
Only 30 minutes away in Fallbrook.
Wine Tasting Room 44 minutes away in the heart of Julian, Kam, the owner, is the kindest human-and the chilled sangria is a delight. Get some homemade chocolate from the shop across the way!
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Blue Door Winery
2608 B StWine Tasting Room 44 minutes away in the heart of Julian, Kam, the owner, is the kindest human-and the chilled sangria is a delight. Get some homemade chocolate from the shop across the way!
A MUST GO--rent a pool cabana for a day or half day--a charcuterie board and wine tasting--HEAVEN!
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Bottaia Winery
35601 Rancho California RdA MUST GO--rent a pool cabana for a day or half day--a charcuterie board and wine tasting--HEAVEN!
Favorite Villages
Nearby towns worth a visit-the first two, Santa Ysabel and Wynola are on the road to Julian-they could be a stand alone trip for those easily tired
Very Tiny and Charming Historic Town with St. Francis Mission Chapel , shops, market, restaurants, and Julian Pie Company!
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Santa Ysabel
Very Tiny and Charming Historic Town with St. Francis Mission Chapel , shops, market, restaurants, and Julian Pie Company!
Another darling tiny town on the road to Julian, AWESOME Antique Farmhouse The Barn Vintage Marketplace, Wynola Antiques.
Great restaurants and Cider Houses not to be missed: Jeremy's, Calico Cidery, Julian Hard Cider, Winola Pizza and Beer
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Wynola
Another darling tiny town on the road to Julian, AWESOME Antique Farmhouse The Barn Vintage Marketplace, Wynola Antiques.
Great restaurants and Cider Houses not to be missed: Jeremy's, Calico Cidery, Julian Hard Cider, Winola Pizza and Beer
Julian
JULIAN
This historic town has so many lovely shops and restaurants!
Family Fun
Great family friendly + famous sites
https://sdzsafaripark.org/tickets?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MWVBhCQARIsAIjbwoMmuFZamHlSFqtYChT1PhZ4EcTQfjHn0Fke_Z8fAKoi4yRST0idcbAaAqDEEALw_wcB
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley Rdhttps://sdzsafaripark.org/tickets?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MWVBhCQARIsAIjbwoMmuFZamHlSFqtYChT1PhZ4EcTQfjHn0Fke_Z8fAKoi4yRST0idcbAaAqDEEALw_wcB
https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/tickets?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MWVBhCQARIsAIjbwoMmaUnigpotUXP18l-Bj4Cez7ctVTFceWm3Jn5mnQDFIS6yN2IAbPEaAgp_EALw_wcB
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San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drhttps://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/tickets?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MWVBhCQARIsAIjbwoMmaUnigpotUXP18l-Bj4Cez7ctVTFceWm3Jn5mnQDFIS6yN2IAbPEaAgp_EALw_wcB
Old Timey Adventures!
PREPAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Fort Cross offers something for every season and member of your family. Archery, Hatchet Throwing, Slingshot Gallery, Petting Zoo, Reptile Show.
Most of the fun happens on weekends so we recommend checking out the website ahead of time for events and hours.
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Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures
4425 CA-78Old Timey Adventures!
PREPAID RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Fort Cross offers something for every season and member of your family. Archery, Hatchet Throwing, Slingshot Gallery, Petting Zoo, Reptile Show.
Most of the fun happens on weekends so we recommend checking out the website ahead of time for events and hours.
Artisan Chocolate-located across the courtyard from Blue Door Winery, whats better than wine and chocolate?
Juliantla Chocolate Boutique
2608 B StArtisan Chocolate-located across the courtyard from Blue Door Winery, whats better than wine and chocolate?
Bates Nut Farms sells a wide varitey of dried fruit and nuts on their lovely property. Petting Zoo is so great! The farm also hosts car shows, food festivals, pony rides, and other events throughout the year.
A great place to visit a short drive from the ranch.
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Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley RdBates Nut Farms sells a wide varitey of dried fruit and nuts on their lovely property. Petting Zoo is so great! The farm also hosts car shows, food festivals, pony rides, and other events throughout the year.
A great place to visit a short drive from the ranch.
Enjoy an educational 90 minute guided tour through olive groves learning about regenerative agriculture, growing olives, harvest techniques, milling and cold-pressing along with a tasting of delicious current harvest fresh-squeezed extra virgin olive oils and small batch balsamic vinegars.
Ranch tours will typically be offered on the second & fourth Saturdays of each month. Tours start promptly at 10:00 am and will last approximately 90 minutes. The cost is $20.00 per person, admission for children 12 & under is complimentary, but requires a reservation. If you plan on bringing children 12 and under, please contact our customer service department at 866*654*8396 to reserve their place on the tour.
All farm equipment is run on olive oil and we have a zero-waste operation. Any oil not extracted during the first pressing is used to make soaps, chocolates and other fine products. We even use the high acidity water extracted from the olives during our pressing process to use as an all-natural, chemical-free weed control on the ranch.
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Temecula Olive Oil Company
28653 Old Town Front StEnjoy an educational 90 minute guided tour through olive groves learning about regenerative agriculture, growing olives, harvest techniques, milling and cold-pressing along with a tasting of delicious current harvest fresh-squeezed extra virgin olive oils and small batch balsamic vinegars.
Ranch tours will typically be offered on the second & fourth Saturdays of each month. Tours start promptly at 10:00 am and will last approximately 90 minutes. The cost is $20.00 per person, admission for children 12 & under is complimentary, but requires a reservation. If you plan on bringing children 12 and under, please contact our customer service department at 866*654*8396 to reserve their place on the tour.
All farm equipment is run on olive oil and we have a zero-waste operation. Any oil not extracted during the first pressing is used to make soaps, chocolates and other fine products. We even use the high acidity water extracted from the olives during our pressing process to use as an all-natural, chemical-free weed control on the ranch.
Casual Food + Bar scene-All 10-40 minutes away
Pretty tasty pizza from this local food truck in Pala-you can call ahead 760-975-1605
DJ's Pizza Express
Pretty tasty pizza from this local food truck in Pala-you can call ahead 760-975-1605
garage.79
36651 California 79Super interesting Car Lover and Biker hangout. Great vibe!
Josie's Hideout Saloon
27413 CA-76Classic Biker hangout.
Basic Mexican. Their chicken quesadillas are bomb. Avoid the guacamole. 7 minutes down the road from the ranch.
Jilberto's Taco Shop
17128 California 76Basic Mexican. Their chicken quesadillas are bomb. Avoid the guacamole. 7 minutes down the road from the ranch.
Delicious Breakfasts and Lunches! In Santa Ysabel-if you go on a Thurs-Sun, walk across the street to Olive and Oak to Antique afterwards. Order a pie next door from Julian Pie Co! A beautiful 25 minute drive from the ranch. Try the mushroom frittata and their cinnamon roll. Yum!
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Farmhouse 78
30270 CA-78Delicious Breakfasts and Lunches! In Santa Ysabel-if you go on a Thurs-Sun, walk across the street to Olive and Oak to Antique afterwards. Order a pie next door from Julian Pie Co! A beautiful 25 minute drive from the ranch. Try the mushroom frittata and their cinnamon roll. Yum!
Julian Cafe & Bakery
2112 Main StTry their delicious breakfasts and lunches!
Super Delicious Baked Goods made on the premises fresh daily---the croissants and cookies are divine. The fresh bread is amazing-great coffee, too.
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Dudley's Bakery
30218 CA-78Super Delicious Baked Goods made on the premises fresh daily---the croissants and cookies are divine. The fresh bread is amazing-great coffee, too.
Local Hangout. Basic food. Excellent bar. Darling old country environment. Very close.
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Lazy H Ranch
16787 CA-76Local Hangout. Basic food. Excellent bar. Darling old country environment. Very close.
Don’t let the fact that this is in a gas station fool you. These made to order sandwiches are very good and they have a wide selection for reasonable prices. Bonus: the gas station has a drive-through car wash that you can use while you wait for them to make your sandwich. 
Agrusa's Rincon
Don’t let the fact that this is in a gas station fool you. These made to order sandwiches are very good and they have a wide selection for reasonable prices. Bonus: the gas station has a drive-through car wash that you can use while you wait for them to make your sandwich. 
Boating and Fishing
Lake Henshaw Resort is a beautiful lake resting at the foot of the Palomar Mountains. It offers year-round fishing. The store can take care of all of your fishing bait, tackle & licensing needs. Home to Trout, Crappie, Bluegill and Catfish, Lake Henshaw is a great place for fishermen of all levels.
760-782-3501
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Lake Henshaw
Lake Henshaw Resort is a beautiful lake resting at the foot of the Palomar Mountains. It offers year-round fishing. The store can take care of all of your fishing bait, tackle & licensing needs. Home to Trout, Crappie, Bluegill and Catfish, Lake Henshaw is a great place for fishermen of all levels.
760-782-3501
Grocery
Grocery store on the road to Julian-about a 30 minute drive from the Ranch--very pretty scenic drive-a very well stocked grocery store.
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Don's Market
30250 CA-79Grocery store on the road to Julian-about a 30 minute drive from the Ranch--very pretty scenic drive-a very well stocked grocery store.
If you are driving in from LA or OC, this could be a worthwhile grocery pitstop off of the 76 Freeway. LAST CALL FOR OATMILK...
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Daniel's Market
5256 Mission RdIf you are driving in from LA or OC, this could be a worthwhile grocery pitstop off of the 76 Freeway. LAST CALL FOR OATMILK...
This is the closest local market only 10 minutes from the ranch Rincon Market is a brand new midsize market that has almost everything you could possibly need: fresh produce, deli counter, etc.  only 10 minutes from the ranch!
Rincon Market
This is the closest local market only 10 minutes from the ranch Rincon Market is a brand new midsize market that has almost everything you could possibly need: fresh produce, deli counter, etc.  only 10 minutes from the ranch!
Hiking
Palomar Mountain State Park is host to several beautiful trails.
Boucher Trail, Thunder Spring, and Silvercrest Trail. There is a $10 per day use pass. open dawn til dusk
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Palomar Mountain State Park
19952 State Park DrivePalomar Mountain State Park is host to several beautiful trails.
Boucher Trail, Thunder Spring, and Silvercrest Trail. There is a $10 per day use pass. open dawn til dusk