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Old Town
2383 San Diego Avenue, Chamber of Commerce, San Diego, CA 92110
+1 619 291 4903
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#5 of 590 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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  • Traveling Kings
    Traveling Kings said

    … and I left the hotel about Noon to go to Old Town and eat at the Coyote Café. We were frustrated once… continue reading »

  • Traveling Kings
    Traveling Kings said

    … at the Coyote Café in Old Town. They had eaten there a few days ago, and enjoyed it so much they wanted to take… continue reading »

  • Convey Family
    Convey Family said

    … on the trolley tour which takes you through Old Town, Balboa Park, over the bridge and down around the harbour… continue reading »

  • Ken
    Ken said

    … years ago.  Later on we headed down to Old Town for dinner.  Found a great Mexican… continue reading »

  • Howe
    Howe said

    … into 2 Canadians asking me for directions to find the Old Town Trolley Tours. I ended up tagging along… continue reading »

  • Mr V
    Mr V said

    … Murphy (Qualcomm) Stadium and feasted on fish tacos and the best Mexican food I've ever eaten in Old Town… continue reading »

  • ILoveNY
    ILoveNY said

    … visited Old Town with it's replica buildings of the past and saw the many shrines along the way. continue reading »

  • Traveling Kings
    Traveling Kings said

    … their way to Belmont Park, which is an amusement park right on the beach. They took the trolley to Old Town… continue reading »

  • Danae
    Danae said

    …Sunshine, Old Town + Mexican, Zoo… continue reading »

  • Tyla753
    Tyla753 said

    …. After thorough inspection of this abandoned fun-house, we made our way to Old Town San Diego… continue reading »

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History, food and fun are all within easy walking distance of the Old Town. Father Serra established the first mission here more than 225 years ago; Kit Carson helped to raise the first American flag in 1846. Now there are 37 restaurants and entertainment is abundant with artisans, dancers, galleries, hotels, mariachis, professional theatre and shops. Most restaurants and shops accept major credit cards. You can access this area from Interstate-5 by taking the Old Town Avenue exit, driving east and turning left on San Diego Avenue.

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    History, food and fun are all within easy walking distance of the Old Town. Father Serra established the first mission here more than 225...

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    anjanek anjanek said

    … Old Town.  Awful recreation of historical site as a shopping possibility.  It seems… continue reading »

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    This adobe-walled cemetery, now a restful stop for visitors of the bustling Old Town area, was first established in 1849 as a private bur...

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  • Cafe Coyote
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  • Hemingway's Cigar & Wine Bar
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    Jack and Giulio's Italian Restaurant has been locally owned and operated by the same family for three generations. For more than 30 years...

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  • Cafe Pacifica
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    You can't judge a book by its cover: Inside this cozy Old Town casita, the decor is cleanly contemporary (but still romantic)...

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  • Cafe Coyote
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    A sturdy, spicy meal offered here is the Chimichange de Pollo, a deep-fried flour tortilla wrapped around chicken and topped with melted...

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  • Old Town Mexican Cafe
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