Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Old town feel and such beautiful landscaping! Has a museum and various things that have been preserved to give you an old school feel! Small shops offering food and drinks to carts to proper restaurants, you will find all of them in the vicinty! The candy shop had the most amazing sugar free chocolates! The artisans corner had the most amazing planters and garden accessories!

The old town is a lovely place and has excellent vibes. Makes you think you have landed in Mexico. It’s a very easy going vibe with awesome nice shopping market, food drinks and live music. There is also a haunted house in the district! Love the place

I went to Old Town alone on Saturday at 10am. Hardly any crowds yet that early. Nothing opens until 10am. I stayed a few hours. Felt safe 100% of the time there. There are public bathrooms, tons of Mexican restaurants and super good Italian food too! I went to the Whaley House (most haunted house in America) and got really creeped out. They have hop-on, hop-off trolley tour of San Diego that starts there and I did that on my own, too. Everything was super easy to navigate. Felt safe, lots of food and snack options, souvenirs everywhere, lots of things to do and sights to see.

This is a wonderful place to visit and walk through. It’s free to enter. There are plenty of stores and places to eat here. In a way it was like going back in time to when California was under Spanish and Mexican rule. I think the term “living history” applies here and the experience is culturally important. Great Mexican food and souvenirs can be found here. There are a lot of bars and clubs in the area to visit. There’s a little something here to do for everybody. Oh, and there were so many cool plants and succulents here!

Wanted to get out of the apartment and explorer San Diego after recently moving here a week and a half ago and decided to take a stroll through the historical area of town. Pretty cool little area with lots of history within the couple of blocks it was located in. Definitely a touristy area. Was 100% worth a trip down here to give the area a look and could find myself coming back to check out some of the local spots outside of the park as well as checking out the sightseeing & ghost tours offered.

This was the most comfortable, familiar, fun part of the Trolley Tour for us. We stopped at Mamas Antonia's and had the Taco Tuesday deal, I enjoyed shopping and walking through the blacksmith museum and all of the historical buildings. Super fun!

If you visit San Diego, this is a must visit. Exquisitely well maintained park with museum like exhibits showcasing immersive Californian history. You will learn a lot about Californian history with live settings and guides and of course stores and restaurants. Plenty of free parking. Lots of walking trails and it’s easy to spend atleast half a day here. The restaurants have good service and plenty of seating in a historical and well maintained area. Highly recommended especially with curious kids who enjoy history.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is a fantastic place to explore California’s rich history! Walking through the area feels like stepping back in time, with beautifully preserved historic buildings, museums, and charming shops. The atmosphere is lively, especially with street performers and local artisans showcasing their crafts. The restaurants offer amazing Mexican food, and the aroma of fresh tortillas fills the air. I also loved the unique boutiques selling handmade goods and souvenirs. It’s a great spot for history lovers, families, or anyone looking for a cultural experience. I’d definitely visit again to soak in the vibrant atmosphere!