Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(619) 220-5422
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 20 acres, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park lies in San Diego County, about 6 miles southwest of San Diego.
Things to do include historic sites, ranger programs, geocaching, picnicking, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Not stated | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Park | Museums are closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. | ||
Official wording
Visitor Center & Select Museums: 10AM-5PM
Museums are closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: museums or buildings.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs allowed only in outdoor areas like the plaza. Dogs not allowed inside museums or buildings.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Overnight facilities: Lodging
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Lodging
Lodging
Things to do
Historic sites and toursPicnickingRanger and interpretive programsGeocachingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (SHP) recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods of 1821 to 1872. The park is comprised of a variety of shops, restaurants, and museums, including five original adobes. The park is located on San Diego Avenue at Twiggs Street. Phone (619) 220-5422 for more information.
The park encompasses seven city blocks and all streets are closed to private vehicles. To assist visitors, an Accessible Guide brochure that shows generally accessible routes of travel are provided at all orientation panels located throughout the park and at the Visitor Information Center (within the Robinson Rose House).
Exhibits/Programs
Many barriers to accessibility have been removed however, a few entries remain with stairs, narrow doors, and high thresholds that may require assistance. Concessionaires and park staff are available to aid, when requested.
Read more from the park
Shops and Restaurants: The ground floors of many of the shops and restaurants are generally accessible but aisles may be narrow and merchandise unreachable for some. The Old Town Theatre and Cosmopolitan Hotel are accessible, while the Fiesta de Reyes is generally accessible.
Museums: The ground floors and exhibits of the museums are generally accessible including the Robinson Rose House (Visitor Information Center), Seeley Stable Museum, La Casa de Estudillo Museum, Union Printing Office Museum, Mason Street School Museum, La Casa de Machado y Stewart Museum, First San Diego Courthouse Museum, La Casa de Machado y Silvas Museum, and the McCoy House Museum.
As of July 2022, the exhibition on the second floor of the Seeley Stable Museum is closed to all visitors for renovations. A booklet containing photos and descriptions of the second-floor artifacts will be available upon reopening.
Other Information
Parking: Six parking lots (lots A-F) serve Old Town San Diego SHP. All lots have accessible parking. In Lot C, excessive cross slopes in the accessible parking spaces may present barriers for some users.
Routes: Routes throughout the park are accessible. Accessible benches are available in various locations throughout the park.
Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are located on Wallace Street adjacent to the Robinson Rose House (Visitor Information Center), on Calhoun Street within the Fiesta de Reyes, on Calhoun Street across from the Seeley Stable Museum, and on Mason Street adjacent to Toby’s Candle and Soap Shop.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4002 Wallace Street
San Diego, CA 92110 - Nearest town
- San Diego — about 6 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.7555, -117.1984
- Phone
- (619) 220-5422
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Old Town San Diego 010.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Glen Larson
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology