We visited in July and the weather was perfect and all the Mexican Food Restaurants were so nice. We ate at the Borra Borra restaurant and it had lovely outdoor seating and was so pleasant and romantic, but perfect for families as well. Then we took the Ghost Tour and Hunt with Michael at oldtownsmosthaunted.com or you can sign up... more

You’ve got to be starved for something to do for this lackluster place to fill the bill. Minor historic value does not make it worth seeing. There are touristy restaurants in the area but none that I would go out of the way to eat at. Go to Balboa Park instead. Plenty of signs in the parking lot warning of... more

Old Town is a great place to learn a little history of southern California. There are a bunch of old buildings (which are all mostly original), some of which have been coverted to shops. Most of the restaurants are Mexican Food (all of which is very good) and a few ice cream shops and candy stores. This is a great... more

Parking and entrance to the park is free, this is rare for the area. Here you will find several blocks of old home and shops that have been restored. The worker are dressed in period clothing. If you are a history buff you will love this place. If you are not you will still enjoy yourself. Plenty of shops and... more

The state park is a waste of time. All the buildings have been turned into gift shops. There is very little historical/educational information available. Even the adobe house is not explained. The area of San Diego just next to this labeled as "Old Town" is a great place for shopping and dinner. That area doesn't claim to be anything more... more

We had a nice hotal in Old Town and spent two nights here. We ate meals here but spent only a small time exploring. Not much to see, but great food. Some tourist trap shops there; area gets busy for dinner time. Seemed like a nice enough area. more

My wife and I went here expecting to be immersed in "Old San Diego". Instead , we got a little bit of "Honky Tonk History" and a whole lot of trinket shops run by the most unpleasant, indifferent people I have ever met. Take a few pictures and get outta town! more

Old Town San Diego State Park was a fun day. There are a lot of shops and restaurants to walk around for several blocks. There is also a historical village area. There is a mix of artisan shops and tourist trap shops along with many restaurants. In the histrocal area, we greatly enjoyed the Glassbower shop. We watched a team... more

My friend and I were in town for a few days and went down to old town to eat one night. After having some great food, we walked around a little bit, and it felt a lot like touristy villages in South America (only more expensive). I enjoyed that atmosphere - there was live music and good food... but I... more