Old Town San Diego State Historical Park Travel Guide

 lmkluque Says:  There is a lovely expanse of park area in Old Town just behind Fiesta de Reyes. Most tourists miss it, but if you are traveling with children who need to run off some excess energy or if you'd rather a picnic on the lawn, this is a place to be. There are little surprises... 

 lmkluque Says:  Headquarters for the park is located in the Robinson-Rose House at the north/west corner of the town square. The house was built in the Spring of 1850 by a Texas lawyer, James Robinson. The San Diego Herald, the San Diego and Gila Railroad offices were not the only offices... 

 lmkluque Says:  Juan Bandini came from Peru to San Diego in 1819. His home, La Casa de Bandini was completed ten years later and he lived there with his wife, daughter of Capitan Jose Maria Estudillo, the commander of the Presidio, until Bandini sold the home in the early 1850's. Since that... 

 lmkluque Says:  Casa de Pico is my favorite restaurant in Old Town. There are many other very good places for a meal. What makes it my favorite? The fantastic memories I have of sharing a meal with a friend? Spending the evening laughing with friends? Oh, the stories I could tell. Yes, this... 

 lmkluque Says:  There is nothing much in the way of nightlife in Old Town San Diego State Historical Park as the only places that remain open past 5:00 p.m. are it's restaurants.Casa de Bandini serves great cocktails and for an intimate evening of converstaion with a friend or loved one,... 

 lmkluque Says:  I didn't "see" a ghost, but honestly felt a presence. Could it just be my imagination? The Whaley house, might be considered Americas Most Haunted House, it is not the only haunted structure around Old Town or even San Diego. Robinson-Rose House, El Campo Santo Cemetery,... 

 lmkluque Says:  The Whaley House is one of several throughout Old Town San Diego State Historical Park that is believed to be haunted. There is an admission charge to tour the house and many people do in hopes of seeing one of the ghosts.The house belonged to Thomas Whaley who supplied... 

 lmkluque Says:  San Diego Trolley--Blue line--will take you to the Old Town Trolley Station which is just a couple of blocks from Old Town San Diego State Historical Park. This station is also a hub for many of the buses in the San Diego area. So, if your hotel is not near the SD Ttrolley... 

 lmkluque Says:  The Old Town Trolley Tours bus makes a stop in Old Town San Diego State Historical Park. It is an expensive form of transportation, but not so expensive as taking a taxi. The convenience of being guided to the most interesting spots in and around San Diego might be worth the... 

 lmkluque Says:  Keeping in with the Old Time flavor of the area you can see soldiers on horseback, especially fun for the little kids.Walking is the only way to roam through this life sized museum. The streets are closed to any type of vehicle--except wheelchairs. However, the streets are... 

 lmkluque Says:  Miner's Gems and Minerals is housed in the historic home of Don Miguel de Pedrorena (Junior) built in 1869.Now it is home to the Miner's Gems & Minerals shop. I am not particularly interested in rocks and such but know that many people are so I suggest a stop in this... 

 lmkluque Says:  Mr. Light and Mr. Freeman were freed slaves who bought this building, in 1846, from a Captain Fitch who had owned it from 1841 to 1846. In 1974, Mr. Light's freedom papers were found under an old window sill by construction workers and copies are on display at the San Diego...