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Old Town San Diego SHP

4002 Wallace Street, San Diego, California

Description

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park commemorates the early days of the city with several historic buildings from 1820 to 1870 when it was Mexican and then part of the USA (1850). Following the development of Downtown San Diego in the 1860's, shipping became much easier (as opposed to bringing goods from Point Loma) so that commercial activities and administrative offices quickly moved there. The State Historic Park has many colonial buildings such as a courthouse, school, stables and a hotel, some of which hold small museums and restaurants.

Access & Transport

The park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego. This is immediately southeast of the intersection if I-5 and I-8. There is a major public transport station ('Old Town Station' and 'Old Town Transit Center') with several lines stopping there: Blue, Green, Coaster, Pacific Surfliner and bus #9. Accessibility info: http://access.parks.ca.gov/parkinfo.asp?park=266&type=0

Instructions & Recommendations

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Meta review

Online reviewers agree that this is a picturesque neighbourhood, but it all feels very commercial, a bit like a staged show for tourists so that finding out about the interesting historical aspect isn't as straightforward as it ought to be. Nice to see but somehow disappointing according to many visitors.

Environmental & Social

Too commercial but no harm done. Some minor educational aspect and helps preserve the city's historical and architectural heritage. We deem this activity environmentally neutral

Conclusion

Nothing exceptional but it would be a shame not to visit given the historical significance and the fact that it is close to both downtown (short trip by light rail) and other attractions in the Point Loma Mission area.

Key positive

Photogenic

Historical aspects

Well connected to public transport

Key negative

Too commercially oriented

Suitability

Accessible to visitors with reduced mobility except for the 2nd floor of the Seeley Stable Museum

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in July 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Opening hours are those of the museums and visitor center

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday10:00 - 17:00

Thursday10:00 - 17:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Free

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