Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (San Diego)

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park in San Diego: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free general entry to the park and its museums · Historic Walking Tours $10 adult · $5 child (4–12).

Address4002 Wallace St, San Diego, CA 92110

HoursVisitor Center and select museums 10am–5pm daily; museums closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

PricesFree general entry to the park and its museums · Historic Walking Tours $10 adult · $5 child (4–12)

Price notespriceVal 0 reflects free general entry; guided tours are priced separately.

Age notesThe park's Junior Ranger program is for ages 7–12 (official event page). Historic Walking Tours are $10 adult / $5 child (4–12) and are recommended for ages 12+.

BookingNo reservation for general entry; dogs are allowed in outdoor areas only.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityNo venue-specific accessibility claims were confirmed on the official pages fetched (State Parks equal-access statement only).

ParkingFree parking in the park's lots (official event page)

Hours in detailVisitor Center and select museums are open 10 AM-5 PM; museums are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Which individual museums open varies with staffing - the park advises calling the Robinson Rose Visitor Information Center to confirm the day's open museums.

ParkingParking is FREE in the park lots (free up to 4 hours per the park's school-programs page) and at the Caltrans headquarters lot, 2994 Sunset Street, about two blocks away. Six lots (A-F) serve the park and all have accessible parking - note that Lot C's accessible spaces have excessive cross slopes that may present barriers for some users. The park sits next to the Old Town Transit Center (COASTER, Trolley and MTS bus).

AccessibilityAll streets inside the seven-block park are closed to private vehicles, and routes throughout the park are accessible, with accessible benches in various locations (official Accessible Features listing). The second-floor exhibition at the Seeley Stable Museum has been closed to all visitors for renovations since July 2022. Visitors needing reasonable modification or special accommodation can email oldtown.sandiego@parks.ca.gov in advance.

Official tipsDogs are allowed on leash in outdoor areas like the plaza, but not inside museums or buildings.

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Old Town San Diego State Historic Park — San Diego, California

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