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Through museum exhibitions, restored historic buildings, living history demonstrations and special events, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park offers visitors a glimpse at the converging cultures that transformed San Diego from a Kumeyaay village to a Mexican pueblo to an American Settlement.
The Historic Plaza at Old Town San Diego remains a special place for gatherings and historic activities. Five original adobe buildings are part of the historic park, which include museums, unique retail shops, and several restaurants.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park *HEAT and WILDFIRES ALERT: With temperatures exceeding 110 degrees throughout much of the state this week, California is urging everyone to take extra precautions as they celebrate the Fourth of July.
We have program offerings for all who want to experience the history of Old Town San Diego. Our programs are aligned with California State Standards and are taught by our Interpretive Staff. For any questions about program offerings, please email oldtown.sandiegoshp@parks.ca.gov .
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, the home of the original Mexican pueblo of San Diego, and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, the home of the endangered Torrey Pine, both enjoy hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Settled by pensioned soldiers from the presidio and their families, Old Town grew into a cluster of adobe houses and garden plots in the early 1800s. By 1835, 'it was composed of about 40 dark brown looking huts.' The Stars and Stripes was first raised over the plaza in 1846 by Marines from the U.S.S. Cyane. Registration Date: 5/29/1969 Location:
Park Hours. Visitor Center & Select Museums: 10AM-5PM . Museums are closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.
Map of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. This map shows the entirety of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, including Iipay ~ Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok in the bottom right corner. Land of the First People Digital Tour. Explore this digital tour that will be offered at the site to learn more about The Kumeyaay – San Diego’s First ...
Discover the history of “The Birthplace of California'' through this interactive scavenger hunt. Explore this State Historic Park to uncover the answers to the following questions. In doing so, you will be transported back in time to witness the lives of the First People, the Kumeyaay, and early Spanish, Mexican, and American settlers.
Join us as we bring 19 th century San Diego history to life through our adobe homes and historical museums. Our historic state park gets over 3.5 million visitors annually and we cannot hope to provide the best experience without the help from dedicated volunteers! What does volunteering at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park look like?