Location: Old Town
Top Things to do in Old Town
The 8 Best Historic Sites in Old Town, California (CA)
San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, then gobble down a fresh fish taco at a La Jolla seafood joint. The naval aircrafts at the USS Midway Museum will have you standing at attention. A free Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the perfect way to unwind after a Saturday night bar-hop in the thumping Gaslamp Quarter.
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1. Adobe Chapel Museum
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
2. Mormon Battalion Historic Site
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4.5 based on 1,012 reviews
Reviewed By pianogirl66
There are free tours every day of the week and the parking lot is also free. You learn a lot about San Diego history and everyone can have fun with various activities like panning for gold, getting an old time photo taken, going on an interactive tour, and enjoyable games.
3. Whaley House Museum
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4.0 based on 346 reviews
Now a museum and state historical landmark, this is one of only two California houses recognized by the U.S. Commerce Department as being haunted.
Reviewed By Z6605AOkarent
I had an afternoon to kill in San Diego so I decided to visit old town. While there I came across the Whaley House. I had heard this was one of the most haunted places in the US so I was curious to see if I could experience anything. Well the dining room is beyond creepy. It has a very negative presence. I also picked up an herbal smell in that room. A docent told me they don't use any air fresheners and that I wasn't the first to comment on an herbal smell. Upstairs I picked up a strong male presence in the master bedroom and a female presence in the back bedroom which I was told was Violets. All and all it was an interesting visit. I enjoyed talking to the docents.
4. Presidio Park
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4.0 based on 50 reviews
Manicured and pristine urban park is reminiscent of San Diego's intriguing heritage, with the Junipero Serra Museum being its most popular attraction.
5. Casa de Estudillo
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4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 51pams - Adelaide, Australia
Great museum showing how the original adobe mansion, was the heart of social & religious activities during the Mexican period in the 1800s. Each room has beautiful displays and descriptions explaining the rooms use etc., certainly takes you back in time. Well worth a visit if you are in Old Town.
6. Mason Street School
7. Casa de Machado y Stewart
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3.5 based on 10 reviews
Part of the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, this mansion features artifacts that reflect what life was like in the Mexican and early-American periods of 1821 to 1872.
