Bus Tours of Julian from Los Angeles

Bus Tours of Julian from Los Angeles
On a crisp autumn morning, Main Street in Julian, California, is filled with the aroma of the Candy Basket's hand-made fudge and the flaky cinnamon crust of baking apple pies. Near a blazing fire, Julian's guests savor a glass of Eagles Nest's Tempranillo, a locally grown and bottled red wine. The summer and spring radiates with wild flowers on the long hikes into historical gold rush back country. Only two hours east of Los Angeles, Julian is a beautiful bus tour destination.

Big Red Bus

Mike and Pete, of the Big Red Bus, can accommodate all of your Los Angeles to Julian bus tour needs. The Big Red Bus seats 62 in an open-air, double-decker bus; the closed-top. two-story bus accommodates up to 50 people. The lower level of the buses provide luxury road trip hospitality equipped with a pub and dance floor. Mike and Pete don't offer a regular bus tour from Los Angeles to Julian. Instead, you can build your own getaway tour to Julian. Cocktails are welcomed aboard. Tour guides are available upon request.

Big Red Bus
6400 E Pacific Coast Hwy. No. 158
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 852-9888
bigredbus.com

Charter Bus Tours

Julian doesn't have public transportation. Nonetheless, charter bus tours are known to frequent the historical gold rush town. No travel agencies offer regular charter bus tours to Julian, but several tour bus companies cater to your traveling needs. Goldfield Stage's modern fleet includes mini buses that transport up to 28 passengers while its larger buses hold up to 57. Located in San Diego, its friendly staff provides service from the Los Angeles area. With 15 years experience, PT Production Charters creates tours to fit most budgets with one of the most reliable, safe and clean fleets in Southern California.

Goldfield Stage
275 Vernon Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-5300
goldfieldstage.com

PT Production Charters
(619) 886-9263
http://ptproductioncharters.com

Once in Julian, Overland Adventures shows the Old West culture like only the locals can. Its day tours offer a menu of California outback destinations, including scenic Font's Point, ancient Split Mountain and the desert sage of Blair Valley. Guests experience Julian wine country while traveling in the back of jeep caravan. The 5-1/2 hour wine tour includes free admission for three to four wine tastings, a California wine glass, discounted wine purchases and a gourmet back country barbecue. For real adventure seekers, California Overland Adventures' tour guides pitch tents in the middle of the mystical desert oasis for an overnighter under the free to the public performance of the majestic Milky Way.

California Overland Adventures
1233 Palm Canyon Drive
Borrego Springs, CA 92004
(760) 767-1232
californiaoverland.com

Article Written By Kim Matthews

For almost a decade, Kim Matthews has provided clients with innovative solutions as a nonprofit strategic planner and grant writer. Since 2002, she has written online content for a wide range of websites and publications that include Demand Studios, "Salon City Magazine," "The Community Publisher" and "Elements for Women." She is currently working on a Ph.D. at Texas Tech University.

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