Brunch, Backroads & Julian Route

Slow down, reconnect and discover another side of San Diego — brunch in Ramona, backroads through Santa Ysabel and a Main Street afternoon in Julian.

1. Stop 1Start · Opening Ceremony

   Mossy Jeep Chula Vista

   Team check-in, vehicle decoration and the first rally clue.

2. Stop 2Brunch checkpoint

   Marinade on Main

   865 Main Street, Ramona

   A prearranged tasting, coffee or grab-and-go brunch paired with a “How Well Do You Know Your Teammate?” challenge. Weekend brunch is normally served 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

   Marinade on Main ↗
3. Stop 3Art checkpoint

   Santa Ysabel Art Gallery

   30352 Highway 78, Santa Ysabel

   Explore locally inspired artwork, choose the piece that best represents “adventure” and recreate it in a team photograph. Normally open Thursday–Monday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

   Santa Ysabel Art Gallery ↗
4. Stop 4Historic Main Street

   Downtown Julian & Julian Pie Company

   Julian Pie Company, 2225 Main Street, Julian

   Short Main Street exploration, browse local shops and stop for a slice of Julian’s most famous tradition. Solve a final Gold Rush clue before the scenic drive toward Lake Henshaw.

   Julian Pie Company ↗
5. Stop 5Finish · Sunset at the Summit

   Hideout Mountain

   27413 Highway 76

   Music, food and sunset views to close the day.

All checkpoint businesses are proposed and should be described as “planned” until participation and group capacity are confirmed.