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Old Town, San Diego

Visit California's Birthplace! Step back in time to a colorful world of fun and entertainment in beautiful Historic Old Town San Diego. Referred to as the “birthplace” of San Diego, it was here in 1769 that Father Junipero Serra came to establish the very first of 21 missions that were to be the cornerstone of (Continue reading)

Fiesta de Reyes

Old Town San Diego is often referred to as the “birthplace of San Diego.” This is where the original Mexican pueblo was established in 1821, and today, Fiesta de Reyes continues to celebrate its rich culture and history. Lined with plenty of shops, restaurants, and fun things to see, Fiesta de Reyes is fun for the (Continue reading)

Chicano Park

Beneath the Coronado Bridge in Barrio Logan lies the country's largest collection of outdoor murals – Chicano Park. Forty-some years ago, the city made plans to remove the buildings in Barrio Logan to make room for the bridge. Naturally, the residents did not like that idea. In April of 1970, after occupying the (Continue reading)

Heritage Park

Heritage Park near San Diego State Historic Park in Old Town keeps the architectural history of San Diego alive. This 7.8-acre park is dedicated to the preservation of San Diego’s Victorian architecture. When expansion downtown after WWII threatened these structures with demolition on their original sites, (Continue reading)

Cabrillo National Monument

A visit to Cabrillo National Monument offers tremendous views of the San Diego region and excellent opportunities to explore the natural and cultural history of the area. Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo departed from the port of Navidad, Mexico on June 27, 1542. Climbing out of his boat and onto shore approximately (Continue reading)

William Heath Davis House

Experience the old world charm of the William Heath Davis House, the oldest house in San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter, dating back to 1850. Because of the shortage of lumber in the area at the time, 8 to 10 pre-cut houses were bought and shipped from Maine to San Diego. Today, the William Heath Davis House is (Continue reading)

The Gaslamp Quarter

Sidewalk cafes and open air restaurants, jazz clubs, late night dancing, resident artists, distinctive hotels and micro breweries all contribute to the festive spirit of the Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego’s legendary historic district! The Gaslamp Quarter is a 16½ block historical neighborhood in (Continue reading)

Coronado Island

Coronado” is Spanish for “the crowned one” and thus the city is nicknamed “The Crown City.” Across from downtown San Diego, Coronado is a relaxed Southern California beach community with an Island feel. In its annual Top 10 survey, The Travel Channel has named Coronado as one of America’s finest (Continue reading)

Little Italy San Diego

Historically, Little Italy was the home to Italian fishermen and their families. Many Italians moved to San Diego from San Francisco after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake in search of tuna and other deep-sea sport and commercial fishing. Today, you will still find authentic Italian culture in Little Italy. (Continue reading)

Mormon Battalion

Mormon Battalion at Old Town Commemoration - Sat. January 28 (10am-3pm) Located in Old Town, the Mormon Battalion Historic Site steps out of the 1840’s and into the multi-media world of the 21st century. Your free tour begins in a new hacienda style courtyard reproduced in great detail to represent the (Continue reading)