The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. San Diego became California's first Spanish settlement when a mission and fort were established in 1769.
Five original adobes are part of the complex, which includes shops, restaurants and a museum. Other historic buildings include a schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, San Diego's first newspaper office, and a stable with a carriage collection.
Restaurant in Old Town, San Diego
Dining
The Historic Park and surrounding area are a popular tourist destination, known especially for its authentic Mexican restaurants. The park itself hosts four eating establishments: Casa de Bandini, Rancho El Nopal, Casa de Pico and Casa Guadalajara.
Trolley (LRT) Old Town, San Diego
Transportation
The Old Town Transit Center serves the area with trolley, bus, Coaster, and occasional Amtrak service.
External links
Official site (http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=663)
OldTown is near the intersection of I-8 and I-5, north of downtown SanDiego.
Construction of the most famous OldTownadobe began in 1827 and was completed in 1829 by Captain Jose Maria de Estudillo, commander of the SanDiego presidio.
The oldest brick structure in SanDiego, with authentic period furnishings, was built in 1856 by Thomas Whaley, who established the first brickyard in SanDiego for its construction.
OldTownSanDiego State Historic Park is the biggest attraction in SanDiego'sOldTown at the southern end of Mission Valley.
The County of SanDiego purchased the Whaley House in 1956 and began a major renovation of the property.
SanDiego's first cigar store opened here in 1868-69 where Racine and Laramie sold "cigars, tobacco, stationery and furnisning goods." The building is now furnished with period pieces to recreate that store.
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