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- It is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California. It contains Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and Presidio Park, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Old Town is a neighborhood of San Diego, California. It contains 230 acres (93 ha) and is bounded by Interstate 8 on the north, Interstate 5 on the west, Mission Hills on the east and south. [1] It is the oldest settled area in San Diego and is the site of the first European settlement in present-day California. [2]
Old Town San Diego marks the site of the first Spanish settlement on the U.S. West Coast and features 12 acres of Mexican lore and historical sites, colorful shops, restaurants and more.
Father Serra’s mission and Presidio were built on a hillside overlooking what is currently known as Old Town San Diego. At the base of the hill in 1820’s, a small Mexican community of adobe buildings was formed and by 1835 had attained the status of El Pueblo de San Diego.
Old Town is centrally located, just 3.5 miles from the San Diego Airport (SAN), 15 minutes from Downtown San Diego by car or rideshare and about 10 minutes to Balboa Park, home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo and more than a dozen educational and entertaining museums!
Old Town San Diego is home to 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.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park presents the opportunity to experience the history of early San Diego by providing a connection to the past. Learn about life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872.
3 days ago · Welcome to Old Town San Diego! Connecting Generations: Descendants of Early San Diego The Descendants of Early San Diego (DESD) is a pivotal organization dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the rich cultural heritage of San Diego’s …
