COUNTY Campo Stone Store Whaley House Wilderness Gardens HISTORICAL Vallecito Stage Station the county courthouse for a while, and it even served as a Wilderness Gardens (Sickler Mill) County Rd. S2 billiard hall, ballroom, and general store. As if that weren't 14209 Highway 76 TREASURES P.O. Box 502 enough history for one building, it has a reputation as one of the Pala, CA 92059 most haunted houses in the nation; sightings number about a Julian, CA 92036 760-742-1631 half-dozen ghosts, including one of a dog. The interior is being 760-765-1188 elegantly restored to its 1850s appearance. In 1881 the Sickler brothers built a grist mill along the to process grain for the area’s farmers. The stone One of the most welcome sights to 19th-century passen- Tours of the house are available. Visit the gift shop in the wheels for the 30-foot-tall mill were made in France and took six gers on the arduous journey across the Colorado Desert restored 1869 Victorian cottage. There are also several other months to make the journey. The mill was the first of its kind in was the Vallecito Stage Station. Today, a 1934 restoration notable historic buildings in the Whaley Complex. of that sod building reminds us of the perils of travel in northern San Diego County. When look at the rock foundation those times. The building also served as an important stop California State Historic Landmark. and iron wheel that remain from the original structure, you can on the “Jackass” mail line and the southern emigrant caravans. imagine how important this mill was to the region’s inhabitants. Intrepid visitors to the park might want to keep an eye out Julian Pioneer Museum Rangers offer interpretive programs by appointment, and visitors for the “Lady in White,” the ghost of a 19th-century 2811 Washington Street to the gardens will enjoy miles of hiking trails that wind through traveler who, legend has it, died at the stage station on her way Julian, CA 92036 riparian and oak woodland and open grassland. to join her fiancé in the gold fields in Northern California. 760-765-0227 County of San Diego Historic Landmark. Primitive camping is available at Vallecito County Park, The mountain town of Julian is rich in history, having been and the nearby Agua Caliente County Park has more the site of a major gold rush in the 1870s. This small building Bancroft Rock House camping, miles of hiking trails, and two therapeutic was once a blacksmith’s shop, but it now houses displays of 3554 James Circle mineral pools. mining equipment and artifacts, as well as the largest Spring Valley, CA 91977 collection of laces in California. California State Historic Landmark. The Bancroft Rock House was built in 1887 by Hubert Howe The town of Julian is well known for its many tourist Bancroft as a fire-safe structure to store an extensive collection of The Whaley House attractions, ranging from apple pie to antiques. Just down the San Diego County historical documents. Hubert Howe Bancroft road is William Heise County Park, which offers stunning 2482 San Diego Avenue is known for his scholarly , some of which views from its many miles of hiking trails, as well as a popular was written in the rock house. It is currently under restoration Old Town campground. San Diego, CA 92110 and is not open to the public. 619-297-9327 County of San Diego Historic Landmark. Not only was the Whaley House San Diego’s first brick building, it was the town’s first commercial theater, it was For more information call (858) 694-3030 or visit us at www.sdparks.org

Vallecito Stage Station Julian Pioneer Museum Bancroft Rock House, 1890s magine a history lesson that covers 8,000 years, and you don’t have to I read about it. Well, right here in San Diego County, you can experience first- hand the last 8,000 years by visiting the Los Peñasquitos Ranch House Heritage Park historic treasures of San Diego County Parks – and you’ll be excited by your encounter. Los Peñasquitos Ranch House 12020 Black Mountain Road San Diego, CA 92129 Where else can you experience such a rich 858-484-7504 and varied history? We have displays that A visitor to Rancho los Peñasquitos will discover, in one place, show how the Native Americans lived, more than 8,000 years of San Diego history. Its bountiful natural resources made it ideal not only for the millennia of Native LEGEND worked, and played. Experience life in an American habitation, but for the 19th-century settlers. A portion Historic site Preserves of the ranch house adobe was built in 1823, making it one of the adobe hacienda where handsome dons and Camping park oldest existing structures in San Diego. Much of the rest of this beautiful doñas danced and cooked feasts elegant ranch house was built in the 1860s. The rancho is situated for weary travelers. You can visit the first in a canyon that features miles of trails through riparian and grassland habitats. brick building in San Diego and wonder what Heritage Free docent-led tours of the historic preserve will provide vivid a day was like for the family that walked its illustrations of what life was like for its Spanish, Mexican, and early Park narrow hallways. Or wander among the American inhabitants (weekends and by appointment). The La Victorian Vida del Rancho school program offers elementary school children Village splendid Victorian buildings in Heritage Park an opportunity to experience daily life as it was lived in the 1800s. 2450 Heritage and marvel at the elaborate architectural Rancho los Peñasquitos is a National Register Historic and Park Row styles of 19th century San Diego. Archaeological District. San Diego, CA 92110 619-291-9784 Rancho Guajome Adobe A stroll among the seven In this brochure you’ll read about some of 2210 N. Santa Fe Ave. restored houses and buildings the historic sites and buildings that come to Vista, CA 92083 in this historic park is a 760-724-4082 veritable short course in life in San Diego County Parks. We invite you More than a century and a half after it was built, this ranch house Victorian architecture in late to visit them and experience the rich is still impressive. At nearly 7,000 square feet and containing 28 19th-century San Diego. You’ll Campo Stone Store see styles ranging from the simple cultural and historic heritage that makes rooms, it served as the headquarters for the huge ranching (Gaskill Brothers Stone Store) operation of Col. Cave Johnson Couts Sr. and his wife, Ysidora Senlis Cottage to the elaborately ornamented Sherman- State Highway 94 - Campo, CA 92006 Gilbert House. Temple Beth Israel is one of the highlights of San Diego such an extraordinary place. Bandini. It was also the social and cultural center of North County 619-579-4101 and was considered by many to be the most beautiful ranch in this park on the edge of Old Town. You’ll also see why the County of San Diego This sturdy stone building was the result of a raid on the 19th-century San Diego. Tours of the park are given on the second Sunday of every Department of Parks and Recreation has won original frame store of the Gaskill brothers by border bandits Activities at the adobe include docent led tours, school excursions, month. Visitors also have the opportunity to shop, have a in 1875. The furious gun battle made clear that the pioneers many awards for preserving and restoring and annual events such as the Rancho Christmas and quilt show. fancy tea, or even get married by a park ranger. The Temple in East County needed more security, and the fortress-like these historical treasures for your enjoy- It’s also a popular choice for a unique wedding or reception. Camping Beth Israel is a popular choice for weddings and ceremonies stone store built after the raid still stands to remind us of is available at nearby Guajome Regional Park. for all faiths. these adventurous times. The “store” also functioned as a bank, post office, and social center for the community. ment and that of future generations. Now meticulously restored, Rancho Guajome Adobe is a National City of San Diego landmark. Historic Landmark. A small museum is open to the public on weekends. California State Historic Landmark.