- Queen Califia’s Magical Circle - Queen Califia’s Magical Circle is an outdoor sculpture garden created by artist Niki de Saint Phalle.
- Lake Wohlford - Enjoy a scenic overlook as you drive by Lake Wohlford.
- Pauma Valley - Take in the spectacular views of Pauma Valley as we make our way to Palomar Mountain.
- Palomar Observatory - Stop and visit the Palomar and Observatory and Museum, home to the famous 200-inch Hale Telescope.
- East Grade Road - Enjoy spectacular views of San Diego County from Kica Mik Overlook. Downtown San Diego and the Pacific Ocean are visible on clear days.
- Henshaw Scenic Vista Observation Site - Another viewpoint on Palomar’s East Grade Road provides breathtaking views of Lake Henshaw and the surrounding meadows.
- Santa Ysabel Mission - Stop and visit out one of southern California’s famous mission churches, dating back to 1818.
- Montezuma Valley Road - Enjoy stunning views of the harsh desert landscape and the Salton Sea from the Montezuma Valley Road Scenic Overlook.
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center - Stop at the Anza Borrego State Park Visitors Center before deciding if you’ll take a short hike into Borrego Palm Canyon to see the fan palm oasis and seasonal creek. Be sure to keep an eye out for bighorn sheep, they blend in surprisingly well with the rocks!
- Borrego Springs Serpent Sculpture - We’ll take you to the some of the most iconic metal sculptures in Borrego Springs. With more than 100 scattered across the desert, you could spend a whole day visiting them.
- Julian - Explore the historic mining town of Julian, known today for its apple pies! We’ll tell you the best place to go for pie, plus we’ll point out several other local attractions worth visiting.
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Discover some of San Diego’s distinctive and lesser-known sights by cruising along some of the finest byways in San Diego County. We shall ascend to the peak of Palomar Mountain where we’ll explore the Palomar Observatory and Museum. We’ll descend to the desert settlement of Borrego Springs, home to bighorn sheep and remarkable metal sculptures dispersed across the landscape. Lastly, we’ll navigate our way back via the historic mountain village of Julian, famous for its mouth-watering apple pies.
You’ll need to set aside a full day for this 152-mile journey. Although the drive can be wrapped up in 3 1/2 hours, we’ll be highlighting dozens of attractions and pit stops en route. We’ll also impart some of the abundant history of San Diego’s past.
Don’t let this unforgettable San Diego road trip pass you by!
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