The small town is also home to one of the oldest hotels in the Golden State, the Julian Gold Rush Hotel. Southern California ...

According to San Diego County Parks & Recreation, nearly half of California is prime mountain lion territory. They are most commonly found in areas with plentiful prey and adequate coverage.

In 1999 and 2000 a dozen sightings were reported. These included a bear and two cubs seen at the La Jolla Indian Reservation, Vulcan Mountain in Julian, and in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.

Orioles, The Bright Yellow Or Yellow-Orange-And-Black Birds seen flitting among the palm trees, are summer residents of San Diego County’s coastal areas.