Sights · Our pick in California
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Mexican California, brought to life
Historic buildings and living history from Mexican California and the American frontier.
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In the area: The Golden Gate Bridge. Image courtesy of © Denys Nevozhai dnevozhai · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park brings the past to life through historic buildings and living-history programmes, from Mexican California’s Rancho period to life on the American frontier. It is on San Diego Avenue at Twiggs Street; the visitor centre and selected museums open 10am–5pm (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas), and historic walking tours run several times a day. Its Día de los Muertos celebration is a highlight of early November.
Our take
- Living history
- Historic walking tours
- Día de los Muertos
- Address
- 4002 Wallace Street, San Diego, CA 92110
Old Town, California - Phone
- (619) 220-5422
- Website
- parks.ca.gov
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Old Town San Diego State Historic Park before you go.
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