Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

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The park covers the original plaza and surrounding structures from the Mexican and early American periods. Visitors can enter several adobe homes, a schoolhouse and a working blacksmith shop. Exhibits inside detail daily life before 1870.

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Good to know

Tickets
Free entry. Some buildings charge separately for tours.
Time needed
Two to three hours to see the main sites.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds and heat.
Getting there
Take the trolley to Old Town station. The park entrance is a short walk away.

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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park questions

Is Old Town San Diego State Historic Park free?

Entry to the park grounds is free. Some museums inside charge a small fee.

How long does it take to visit Old Town San Diego State Historic Park?

Most visitors spend two to three hours walking the historic buildings and plazas.

What is the best time to visit Old Town San Diego State Historic Park?

Go on weekday mornings for fewer people and milder temperatures.

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