Old Town San Diego Travel Guide

San Diego

Old Town San Diego State Park featuring signage
Old Town San Diego State Park
Old Town San Diego State Park showing signage
Old Town San Diego State Park
Old Town San Diego State Park as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Old Town San Diego State Park featuring street scenes

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.

Old Town San Diego State Park
Whaley House Museum

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.

Whaley House Museum
Mormon Battalion Historic Site

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 acclaimed art galleries.

Mormon Battalion Historic Site
Heritage Park

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 acclaimed art galleries and beautiful sunsets.

Heritage Park

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.

Presidio Park

African American World History Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at African American World History Museum during your travels in San Diego. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.

African American World History Museum

Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

฿3,314
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

฿446
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching Tour

฿1,810
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

฿1,115
per adult
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

฿1,402
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

฿4,005
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego
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Top hotels in Old Town San Diego

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

3 out of 5
4200 Taylor St, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,628 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
฿4,628
฿5,320 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,229 reviews)
"Just stay for one night, love it."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town Western Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
3889 Arista St, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿3,067 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,067
฿3,458 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Beds were very comfy.The breakfast options included freshly made waffles, cereal, juice, small muffins and oatmeal. Hot beverages available were tea and regular coffee. I would recommend adding fresh fruit and a protein as an option. The room was clean, AC works well. Staff at check-in and check-out ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Old Town Western Inn & Suites
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,902 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿4,902
฿6,618 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,956 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff. Good location"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿7,056 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿7,056
฿9,933 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,813 reviews)
"The hotel is nice but more tailored for the convention fare & less of a resort ambiance. Service was efficient yet impersonal & why no concierge? They make a hotel experience."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿3,840 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿3,840
฿4,453 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"Great staff, loved the beds and pillows. Would have loved a nicer pool area, it was clean but very basic. We really liked the proximity to little Italy."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
The price is ฿4,028 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,028
฿4,590 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,604 reviews)
"Loved area convenient and very safe!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town San Diego

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Hillcrest

5/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.

Hillcrest
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Point Loma Heights

Visitors to Point Loma Heights enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Barnes Tennis Center is worth a stop.

Point Loma Heights
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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.

Little Italy
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Mission Valley

4/5(36 area reviews)

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Fashion Valley Mall and Snapdragon Stadium, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.

Mission Valley
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Ocean Beach

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach Pier and Dog Beach.

Ocean Beach
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Crown Point

5/5(5 area reviews)

While visiting Crown Point, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Crown Point Shores.

Crown Point

Old Town San Diego Travel Guide