Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
4.5
State ParksHistoric Walking Areas
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Historic site in downtown San Diego that recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Old Town
How to get there
  • Old Town Transit Center • 3 min walk
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  • Becca D
    San Diego, California35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting History of San Diego - Free Parking!
    A large and FREE park (and free parking) to learn about San Diego's history. Be sure to stop first at the visitors center at the Robinson Rose House for a map and park info. We went on the walking tour that departs there at 11:00a. It was a 45 minute tour of history of old town and a good way to start our day and figure out what to explore.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 27 March 2023
  • Tracey G
    Halesowen, United Kingdom2,080 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A good sense of history
    Spent a couple of hours wandering around. We took the trolley bus to get here. We are from UK so have an immense amount of history compared to American but it was great to see this sight. Can’t imagine what it would’ve been like when it was the first settlement. Very interesting. Highly recommend
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 24 April 2023
  • Simon C
    Audlem, United Kingdom96 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Defiantly worth a visit
    Defiantly worth a visit, easy access from the metro and great place to spend a couple of hours. Safe pedestrian access with plenty of shops and visitor attractions. Cigar and tobacco store is fantastic
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 November 2023
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Pamela O
12 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
This park consists of historic buildings, a few of which are set up as such and others of which are stores. Many were not open at all. The visitors center was essentially a gift shop with a dusty model of the village on the side. It’s worth a quick stop to take in the architecture and maybe a nearby meal or drink but it’s not as informative, organized, or interesting as we’d hoped.
Written 11 March 2024
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SoCal Solutions CBD
San Diego, CA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Business
Free 20 minute parking behind Presidio Plaza building for Socal Solutions customers (gravel parking). SoCal Solutions is a CBD store in Old Town San Diego.
Written 27 February 2024
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EaglesFan27
Reading, PA642 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
There are so many unique shops and restaurants to explore. We also really enjoyed the live music on a beautiful Sunday evening. It’s a great spot to spend a couple of hours.
Written 30 January 2024
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Richard S
Angmering, UK510 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Our friends from San Diego took us to this iconic location and it blew us away, the atmosphere is just amazing, the visual impact of colours, music, historic buildings just outstanding, we ealked around for hours intot he various shops, listening to the live music and watching the dancing.. and eating the best mexican food ever Casa de Reyes! A must visit location
Written 29 December 2023
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Simon C
Audlem, UK96 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Defiantly worth a visit, easy access from the metro and great place to spend a couple of hours. Safe pedestrian access with plenty of shops and visitor attractions. Cigar and tobacco store is fantastic
Written 27 November 2023
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Angie R
Sunderland, UK1,525 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Lovely place to visit in Old Town San Diego on a sunny day.

The Historic State Park is a fascinating place

Unfortunately we were there before all was open but it was still worth seeing

Don’t visit before 11am especially out of season
Written 17 November 2023
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Waddler
York, UK10,391 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Sure, its a bit contrived and not authentic, but its nicely done and actually a pretty chilled way to spend a bit of time. Nice old buildings, restaurants and shops.
Written 6 September 2023
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Valerie S
Cary, NC9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
San Diego is a great city to explore. It has beaches, nice coastlines and lots of history! Exploring nearby towns was very enjoyable. La Jolla was a blast!!!
Written 25 May 2023
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Tracey G
Halesowen, UK2,080 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Spent a couple of hours wandering around. We took the trolley bus to get here. We are from UK so have an immense amount of history compared to American but it was great to see this sight. Can’t imagine what it would’ve been like when it was the first settlement. Very interesting. Highly recommend
Written 24 April 2023
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Donna G
Charlotte, NC34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Old town is a great place to walk around , shop and eat . We enjoyed going in and out of shops and enjoyed eating a few Mexican restaurants.
Written 16 April 2023
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