Category: Old Town

2022 Big Bay Boom San Diego

The Big Bay Event On July 4th, San Diego’s North Bay, known as THE BIG BAY, will light up with a spectacular fireworks display orchestrated to originally produced music selections. Given the natural amphitheater from Point Loma to Shelter Island to the Coronado Ferry Landing, the “show” will capture the attention of hundreds of thousands…

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Free Electric Shuttle Service

The new Electric FLYER shuttle is now available. Brought to the San Diego area via the San Diego International Airport the “Flyer” is a free transit service to Old Town. The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority is proud to introduce the “San Diego Flyer,” a free to customers electric shuttle bus service between San…

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History of Old Town State Historic Park

Walk over to Presidio Hill and view the documentation of the birthplace of California! Old Town’s steep history within the California books is rich with action, adventure and cultural influence from around the world. The earliest indications of people living in San Diego date back 9,000 years. They called themselves Kumeyaay. When the Spaniards arrived,…

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Haunted Old Town San Diego

California has many known haunted areas and buildings. Coronado island has walking haunted tours of the Hotel Del and the story of Kate Morgan. However the most well known haunted location resides in Old Town at the Whaley House! The earliest documented ghost at the Whaley House is “Yankee Jim.” James (aka Santiago) Robinson was…

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Old Town Dining & Enertainment

Read The Full Article By Kate Dillion a San Diego Local Expert here…. Old Town is one of San Diego’s most popular attractions. Between shopping and exploring the state park area, you might get hungry or need a place to stop for a refreshing drink. Truth be told, Old Town is full of Mexican restaurants…

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Old Town History & Culture

Explore the birthplace of California through an eclectic mix of museums, historic sites, shops, restaurants and attractions. Stand on the shady porch of the Robinson-Rose House in Old Town State Historic Park and you can catch a glimpse of what San Diego was like in 1855. Where artists now set up easels in the plaza,…

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