Old Town San Diego is considered the birthplace of California.  This fun area includes hotels, restaurants, specialty shops, art galleries, historic buildings and sites.  You could easily spend a day or more strolling through this area full of old world charm as part of your San Diego vacation.

Don’t miss the Mason Street School, San Diego’s first public schoolhouse built in 1865, where you can go inside and sit in the desks and look at the display of old books.

 A favorite historic building is the Whaley House.  Watch out for ghosts, this is San Diego’s officially designated haunted house and noted as one of the most haunted houses in the country!

Just one block north of Old Town is Presidio Park.  This park features 40 acres of green hillsides overlooking Old Town, San Diego, and Mission Valley.  This is a great place for a picnic, grass-skiing, or even a wedding!

If you are looking to stay in this delightful area stay at La Quinta Inn – Old Town, San Diego.  This Spanish style hotel offers a free continental breakfast with a “make your own Belgian Waffles” station, and each room is equipped with coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, is 100% non-smoking.  Relax in the heated pool or Jacuzzi!  You will enjoy its central location which is just a 5 to 10 minute drive to the San Diego Zoo or SeaWorld.  San Diego International Airport is three miles away, and if you enjoy football catch a game at San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium where the San Diego Chargers play.

Get Away Today also offers vacation packages at many great hotels in Mission Valley, Hotel Circle, and other San Diego areas, all within close proximity to Old Town, San Diego.  Our reservationists can give you personalized advice about the best sites to see on your Southern California escape.