Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

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8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“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.”

– Travel + Leisure

Fodor's Fodor's
"The six square blocks on the site of San Diego's original pueblo are the heart of Old Town." Full review
Michelin Guide 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 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 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 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

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