Santa Ysabel Casino and Historic San Diego Bus Tours
Perched in the Palomar Mountains the home of the Palomar Observatory, one of the largest observatories in the world, is the beautiful Santa Ysabel Casino. Our panoramic view is matched only by the friendliness of our staff, the quality of the food we serve and the excitement of the gaming floor. The Palomar mountain area (including Julian) is an important part of historic San Diego County, with its gold mines, museum and mission. The Julian area is one of the most popular destination getaways for San Diegans. Mixed in with its historic landmarks, is a huge collection boutique style antique stores, markets, and wineries. We are certain that your bus guests will truly enjoy this rich and varied experience.
We offer a variety of tour packages that can include visits to:
- The famous Dudley’s Bakery established in 1964 and serving 24 types of bread.
- The Historic Santa Ysabel Mission where guests can learn about the indigenous history surrounding the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Indians.
- A stop at Wynola Farms Marketplace that houses Orfila Winery, who are recipients of more than 1,000 medals earned in major competitions and their new neighbor, Julian Hard Cider getting much acclaim for its’ handcrafted 100% natural brew made from handpicked apples. It also offers many unique shops offering antiques, art and handmade products.
- Right next door to Wynola Farms Marketplace is Country Cellars offering a fine selection of wines and beers made locally in the San Diego area.
- Located in Wynola is Julian Mining Company where you can enjoy a lesson in gold panning while learning a bit of local history.
- Or step back in time with a visit to the historic mining town of Julian.
The combination of a great scenic drive, a great gaming experience and a taste of history, is the perfect package for your bus guests. Tours can be personalized so please call me, I will be happy to help you choose what will work best for your guests. We look forward to helping you create a fun and memorable experience for your bus guests!
Sincerely,

Travel & Tourism Supervisor
Santa Ysabel Casino 760-787-2206 Fax 760-787-2233 Cell: 760-803-0290
E-mail dkinney@thesyrc.com
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