GTT
17132 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-848-1255
info@goodtimestravel.com
With Optional Gold Mine Tour
Thursday, November 5, 2026 (1-Day Tour)
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Tour Price
Tour Package
$99
p.p.
Mine Excursion
$20
p.p.
Activity Level
Escape to the crisp mountain air and storybook charm of Julian, a historic 1870s gold-mining and apple-pie town nestled beneath towering oaks and pines in the scenic Cuyamaca Mountains. This morning, we’ll stop in Santa Ysabel at Dudley’s Famous Bakery, providing an opportunity to purchase their legendary fresh-baked breads, pastries and pies. We’ll then wind our way up scenic mountain roads to Julian (elevation 4,200 feet), an entire town designated as a historic landmark. Stroll wooden boardwalks lined with frontier-era Victorian buildings now home to charming boutiques, artisan craft shops, cider mills, and inviting tasting rooms. Enjoy approximately four hours at leisure to soak in the vintage atmosphere, enjoy lunch on your own at a cozy local café, and treat yourself to a cup of hot apple cider or a warm slice of Julian’s world-famous homemade apple pie à la mode! For an authentic taste of the Wild West, join our optional afternoon adventure to the historic Eagle Mining Co. where you can try your hand at panning for real gold before a knowledgeable guide shares tales of the early Californians in search of the “Mother Lode of Southern California” during this fascinating, one-hour walking tour venturing into the original subterranean drifts and tunnels, where vintage mining equipment remains frozen in time. This tour involves driving on winding mountain roads. The optional mine tour involves extensive walking, dim lighting, and navigating a flight of stairs.
To ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience for our guests, this tour will operate with additional health & wellness measures in place.
Visit our Departure Points page for more details on each location.
| Depart* | Departure Location |
|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. | LBCC-O – Long Beach City College Lot "O" |
| 8:15 a.m. | FV – Fountain Valley at Good Times Travel |
| 8:45 a.m. | LHS – Laguna Hills Mall Northeast Parking Lot |
| Return** | 7:30 p.m. |
*Please arrive 15 minutes prior to listed departure time
**Return time is approximate and dependent on your drop-off location and traffic
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