Old Town San Diego Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town San Diego
Popular places to visit
Old Town San Diego State Park
Travel back to 1872 at this historic park, which features preserved buildings and recreations of San Diego life in the 19th century.
Whaley House Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whaley House Museum during your travels in San Diego. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mormon Battalion Historic Site
Learn about the local history of San Diego when you take a trip to Mormon Battalion Historic Site. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Heritage Park
Heritage Park is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? In the area, take in the fascinating museums and beautiful sunsets.
Presidio Park
After visiting Presidio Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Mason Street School
Learn about the local history of San Diego with a stop at Mason Street School. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.
Activities
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
Our pick of the best Old Town San Diego Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
Clean room, spacious. Tv was a little tricky to use
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town
Good experiences
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Room was nice, walkability was great. On site amenities made the stay easy traveling with a toddler.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Great food, clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
The location.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Required an accumulated deposit for all the nights there, in advance of the stay. For example, if the deposit for each night was $100 and the stay was 5 nights, $500 was secured. This, on a prepayed hotel room. I had booked this room for an adult child (over 30 years old) as a gift and found this ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town San Diego
Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach.
Crown Point
While visiting Crown Point, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches.
