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Belmont ParkvsOld Town San Diego State Historic Park
Both Belmont Park and Old Town San Diego State Historic Park are rated highly by writers. On balance, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park ranks slightly higher than Belmont Park. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park ranks #13 in San Diego with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
Belmont Park
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Afar Magazine
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Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
3146 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
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Lonely Planet "This old-style family amusement park at the southern end of Mission Beach has been here since 1925." Full review
Fodor's "The once-abandoned amusement park between the bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk is now a shopping, dining, and recreation complex." Full review
Afar Magazine "Belmont Park is right on Mission Beach and is a little amusement park with a wooden roller coaster." Full review
Where "Located right on Mission Beach, Belmont Park offers nostalgic summertime fun and modern entertainment for the whole family." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Amusement parks can be kitschy, indulgent, and a little cheesy—at Belmont Park, we embrace it. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report19.0
"A trip to San Diego is not complete without a visit to beachfront amusement park and boardwalk Belmont Park." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Go back in time to an old-style beachside amusement park with rides, arcades, and views of the Pacific"
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021
Travel + Leisure "This vintage amusement park features bumper cars, a carousel, and other classic attractions as well as shops, restaurants, and snacks"
22 Fun Things to Do in San Diego With Kids
February 21, 2023
Frommer's "There are a variety of carnie-style rides at Belmont Park, but something more unique awaits next door at the Wave House." Full review
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Note: As of this writing Belmont Park has declared bankruptcy over a lease dispute with the city.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Fodor's Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
National Geographic Travel + Leisure Frommer's
San Diego Avenue at Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA
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Fodor's "The six square blocks on the site of San Diego's original pueblo are the heart of Old Town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Take a step back in time in San Diego's historic Old Town district, a state park that re-creates life as it was in 1850s rancho California." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A colorful group of restored and original historic buildings... one of only two California houses certified (by the US Department of Commerce) as being haunted." Full review
National Geographic "The park encompasses buildings of the mid-1800s, focusing on the settlement’s original ties to Mexico. The striking Serra Museum just up the hill is the site of California’s first mission. " Full review
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Free guided tours daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Travel + Leisure "Learn about life in the early days of San Diego in the early 19th century when it began as a Mexican pueblo. Visit the Whaley House Museum...enjoy authentic Mexican food, mariachi entertainment"
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021
Frommer's "Dedicated to re-creating the early life of the city from 1821 to 1872, this is where San Diego's Mexican heritage shines brightest" Full review
