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| San Diego Sightseeing |
| Click name for more information. Directions are from Old Town State Historic Park. |
Balboa Park
Take I-5 south to Pershing Drive. turn left on Florida and left on Zoo Place. this will take you to Zoo parking. Balboa Park is to the left of the Zoo. |
Bazaar Del Mundo
Take Juan Street north to Taylor. Turn right on Taylor St. Bazaar Del Mundo is on the right just past Casa Guadalajara. |
Cabrillo Monument
Take I-5 south to Rosecrans Street. Right on Canon Street. Left on Catalina Blvd. From Airport go west on Harbor Drive to Rosecrans Street. Turn left. |
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Take San Diego Avenue south from the State Historic Park to Twiggs Street. There you will find the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, 2540 San Diego Ave. |
Gaslamp Quarter
Take I-5 south to Front Street. Turn left on Broadway and right on 4th Avenue. The district is on 4th, 5th and 6th Avenues, between Broadway and K Street. |
Ghost Tours
Ghost Tours at Old Town San Diego with Ghost Hunter Michael Brown. Tours are at 9 and 11 pm, Thursday - Sunday and on holidays. 11 pm tour recommented. Tour meets at Plaza del Pasado fountain, inside Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. |
Go Car Tours San Diego
GPS guided talking car tour of Old Town San Diego. From Old Town State Historic Park, take San Diego Avenue south 3 1/2 blocks. Go Car Tours is between Conde and Arista Streets, on the west side of San Diego Avenue. Look for the yellow Go Cars. |
Horton Plaza
Take I-5 south to Front Street. Turn left on Broadway and right on 4th Avenue into the parking structure. |
Hotel del Coronado
Take I-5 south to the Coronado Bridge (75 West). Make a left onto Orange Street and follow the road to the hotel. |
La Jolla
Take I-5 north to La Jolla Parkway. This will turn into Torrey Pines Road. Turn right onto Prospect. |
Little Italy
Take I-5 south to Front St./Civic Center exit, make the first right on Cedar Street, drive two blocks west and make a right on India Street. |
Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD)
Take a right onto Old Town Avenue and continue over the freeway. Take a left on Hancock Street. turn left onto Pacific Highway and follow the signs to MCRD. |
Mission Beach
Take I-5 north to I-8 west. Exit Mission Bay Drive and turn right onto W. Mission Bay Drive. This will end at the Bellmont Park Roller Coaster. |
Outlet Shops at Las Americas, 619-934-8400, 4265 Camino De La Plz
Take I-5 south to Via De San Ysidro exit (1B). Turn right on Via De San Ysidro. Turn left on E. Calle Primera, which becomes Willows Road. Turn left on Camino De La Plaza. 4211 Camino De La Plaza. |
Plaza del Pasado - The Plaza of the Past
Old Town's Recipe for Fun & Entertainment
Journey to the crossroads of early California - 1821 to 1872- and capture the festive spirit of Mexico. Experience the color, the pageantry, and the delectable tastes of history . . . a blend of south-of-the-border culture amid an emerging western frontier. From the beginning, visitors to San Diego have made the journey . . . traders, ranchers, sailors and merchants, each drawn to the hospitality and charm of the pueblo by the sea.
Wrapped in the scents of authentic foods of Mexico and the joyful sounds of traditional music, the Plaza comes alive day and night.
Experience a glimpse of history in a plaza filled with aromas of sizzling fajitas, grilled seafood, and other traditional Mexican favorites. Choose your journey to heritage restaurants of Casa de Reyes - 1823, The Jolly Boy - 1854, or the Cosmopolitan Restaurant - 1869, each menu unique to the tastes of the time. Learn more about Plaza del Pasado . . . |
Point Loma
Take I-5 south to Rosecrans Street. Right on Canon Street. Left on Catalina Blvd. From Airport go west on Harbor Drive to Rosecrans Street. Turn left. |
Qualcomm Stadium
Take I-5 north to I-8 east to Qualcomm Way. Follow Qualcomm Way to its end and make a right onto Friars Road. Follow the signs to Qualcomm Stadium. |
San Diego Convention Center
Take I-5 south to Front Street. Turn right on Harbor Drive to Seaport Village. Turn left on Harbor Drive to Convention Center. |
San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field)
Take I-5 south to Sassafras Street. Turn right on Laurel Street and follow the signs to the airport. |
San Diego Mission
Take I-5 north to I-8 East to Mission Gorge Road. Turn left on Twain Street, which becomes Mission Road. This will lead you to the San Diego Mission. |
Seaport Village
Take I-5 south to Front Street. Turn right on Harbor Drive to Seaport Village. Turn left on Harbor Drive to Convention Center. |
Star of India, Harbor Cruises, Maritime Museum
Take I-5 south to Front Street. Turn right on Ash Street and follow to Harbor Drive, where you will find the Star of India and the Maritime Museum. Make a left on Harbor Drive to the Harbor Cruise area. |
Scripps Mercy Hospital
Take I-5 south to Washington Street exit. Turn left on Washington Street. Go up the hill (approx. 2 miles) and the hospital will be on your left, just past Hollywood video. Turn left at the Shell gas station. |
Tijuana - Places to Visit in Tijuana, Mexico
Take I-5 south to the Mexico border. Take the LAST US exit and find parking there. You can walk or take a bus across the border and into Tijuana. |
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| Theme Parks, Family Fun |
| Click name for more information. Directions are from Old Town State Historic Park. |
Belmont Park
Roller Coaster
Take I-5 north to I-8 west. Exit Mission Bay Drive and turn right onto W. Mission Bay Drive. This will end at the Bellmont Park Giant Dipper Roller Coaster. |
Birch Aquarium at Scipps Institute
Take I-5 north about ten miles to La Jolla Village Dr, exit 28B. Turn left. In about a mile bear right at N. Torrey Pines Rd. Turn left at Expedition Way. |
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San Diego Zoo
Take I-5 south to Pershing Drive. turn left on Florida and left on Zoo Place. this will take you to Zoo parking. Balboa Park is to the left of the Zoo. |
Sea World
Take I-5 north to Sea World Drive. Turn left on Sea World Drive and follow the signs to Sea World. |
Wild Animal Park
Take I-5 north to I-8 East to 163 North, which become 15 North. Exit via Rancho Parkway. Make a right and follow the signs to the Wild Animal Park. |
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| Visitor Services | Old Town San Diego |
| Click address for map. Directions are from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. |
| Airport |
San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field), Map, 619-4002400
Take I-5 south to Sassafras Street. Turn right on Laurel Street and follow the signs to the airport. |
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| Banks |
Bank of America, 1775 Camino De La Reina, 619-681-1886
Take I-5 north to I-8 East. Take the Mission Center Road ramp. Turn left on Mission Center Road. Turn right on Camino Del Rio N. Turn left on Camino Del Este and it is on your left. |
California Bank & Trust, 3737 Fifth Ave, 619-299-9700
From Taylor take I-8 east to CA-163 S toward downtown. In a little over a half mile exit on University. Right onto 6th Ave, right onto Pennsylvania, right onto 5th Ave. |
Commercial Capital Bank, 3550 Rosecrans St #D, 619-523-2900
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, Commercial Capital Bank is on your right, just past Sports Arena Blvd. |
US Bank, 610 Washington St, 619-682-5300
Take I-5 south to Washington Street exit. Turn left on Washington Street. Go up the hill approx. 1.5 miles. the bank will be on your left. |
Washington Mutual - Two Branches
Washington Mutual. 3609 Midway Dr, 619-221-5018
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .4 miles later right on Midway Drive. Washington Mutual is a half mile up on left.
Washington Mutual. 5111 Mission Center Rd #2, 619-298-9688
From Taylor Street take I-8 East. Take the Mission Center Road ramp. Turn left on Mission Center Road. The Washington Mutual is .3 miles. |
Wells Fargo - Two Branches:
Wells Fargo, 3515 Sports Arena Blvd, 619-238-6344.
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .3 miles later right on Sport Arena Blvd. Wells Fargo is inside Ralph's Market on your left.
Wells Fargo, 510 Washington St, 619-682-5180
Take I-5 south to Washington Street exit. Turn left on Washington Street. Go up the hill approx. 1.5 miles. the bank will be on your left. |
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| Big Box Stores |
Home Depot, 3555 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-224-9200
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .3 miles later right on Sport Arena Blvd. Home Depot is on your left. |
Target, 3245 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-223-2491
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .3 miles later right on Sport Arena Blvd. Target is on your left. |
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| Church |
Immaculate Conception Church
Take San Diego Avenue south from the State Historic Park to Twiggs Street. There you will find the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, 2540 San Diego Ave. |
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| Convenience Store |
Old Town Liquor & Deli, 2383 San Diego Ave, 619-291-4888
Take San Diego Ave southeast from the state park three blocks. Store is at San Diego Ave & Congress. |
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| Drug Store |
Walgreens Drug Store, 3005 Midway Dr, 619-221-0831
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .4 miles later turn Right on Midway Dr. Walgreens is on the corner of Rosecrans St. and Midway Dr. |
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| Gas Stations |
Arco Gas Station, Old Town Ave & Moore St, 3860 Old Town Ave, 619-291-1947
Take San Diego Ave to Old Town Ave, turn right on Old Town Ave. Arco Gas Station is on right at Moore St. |
Chevron Gas Station, 1005 Rosecrans St, 619-226-9241
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans. Chevron Gas Station is just over 3 miles away. |
Shell Gas Station on Midway Dr, 3425 Midway Dr, 619-758-1412
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .4 miles later right on Midway Drive. Shell Gas Station .4 miles up on left. |
Shell Gas Station, Old Town Ave & Moore St, 2290 Moore St, 619-291-1938
Take San Diego Ave to Old Town Ave, turn right on Old Town Ave. Shell Gas Station is on the left at Moore St. |
Texaco Gas Station, 3711 Camino Del Rio W, 619-298-9523
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and right onto Moore St, just past I-5. Camino Texaco is on the corner of Camino del Rio & Moore St. |
Union 76, 4049 W Point Loma Blvd, 619-224-7761
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .3 miles later right on Sport Arena Blvd. In about a mile bear left at Point Loma Blvd. The Loma Rivera 76 is one block up on W. Point Loma Blvd. |
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| Grocery Stores |
Albertsons, 422 W Washington St, 619-291-1277
Take I-5 south to Washington Street exit. Turn left on Washington Street. Go up the hill (approx. 2 miles) and the Albertsons Supermarket will be on your left. |
Ralph's Supermarket 3515 Sports Arena Blvd. 619-225-8546
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .3 miles later right on Sport Arena Blvd. Ralph's Supermarket is on your left.
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Vons, 3645 Midway Dr, 619-222-6462
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .4 miles later right on Midway Drive. Von's Supermarket on Midway about a half mile up up on left. |
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| Hospitals & Urgent Care |
Scripps Mercy Hospital, 4077 5th Ave, 619-294-8111
Take I-5 south to Washington Street exit. Turn left on Washington Street. Go up the hill (approx. 2 miles) and the hospital will be on your left, just past Hollywood video. Turn left at the Shell gas station. |
UCSD Urgent Care, 200 W. Arbor Dr #Mc8676, 619-543-6463
Take I-5 south about a half mile to the Washington St exit. Go about two miles and turn left on Albatross St, in one block right on Lewis St, in one block left at 1st Ave, and then left onto Arbor Dr. |
Urgent Care & More, 3434 Midway Dr #1002, 619-225-6200
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .4 miles later right on Midway Drive. Urgent Care is half a mile up Midway Dr, on your right. |
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| Office Supply |
FedEx Kinkos - two branches
FedEx Kinkos, 3609 Midway Dr #B, 619-523-2900
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .4 miles later right on Midway Drive. FedEx Kinkos is a half mile up on left.
FedEx Kinkos, 734 University Ave, 619-681-0575
From Taylor take I-8 east to CA-163 S toward downtown. In a little over a half mile exit on University. Turn right on University, FedEx Kinkos is on University Ave, two blocks up on your right. |
Office Depot - two branches
Office Depot, 909 Morena Blvd, 619-297-2582
Take Taylor Street to Morena Blvd. Take Morena Blvd north, the Office Depot on Morena Blvd is one mile up on your right
Office Depot, 8740 Rio San Diego Dr, 619-291-1628
Take I-8 east for about 3 miles, exit at Texas St, and bear right onto Qualcomm Way. In about a half mile turn left at Rio San Diego Dr. |
Staples - two branches
Staples, 3146 Sports Arena Blvd #B, 619-523-6005
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .3 miles later right on Sports Arena Blvd. Staples on Sports Arena Blvd is a half mile up on the right.
Staples, 1880 Camino de la Reina, 619-725-0770
Take I-8 east for about 3 miles, exit at Texas St, and bear right onto Qualcomm Way. In about a quarter mile turn left at onto Camino de la Reina. |
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| Post Office |
US Post Office - Two Branches
US Post Office, 392 Fashion Valley Rd, 619-758-7101
Take I-5 north to I-8 East to 163 North. Exit Friar's Road West. Make a left on Fashion Valley Road.
US Post Office, 2535 Midway Dr, 619-758-7101
Take Taylor Street west to Rosecrans St. Left on Rosecrans, and .2 miles later left on Midway Dr. The US Post Office on Midway Dr is .4 miles. |
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| Shopping Malls |
Fashion Valley Mall & AMC Theater, 7007 Friars Rd, 619-688-9113
Take I-5 north to I-8 East to 163 North. Exit Friar's road West. Make a left at the first stop sign and the mall will be on your left. |
Mission Valley Mall (Target, Ralph's), 1072 Camino Del Rio N, 619-718-6932
Take I-5 north to I-8 East. Take the Mission Center Road ramp. Turn left on Mission Center Road. Turn right on Camino Del Rio N. The mall will be on your left. |
Outlet Shops at Las Americas, 4265 Camino De La Plz, 619-934-8400
Take I-5 south to Via De San Ysidro exit (1B). Turn right on Via De San Ysidro. Turn left on E. Calle Primera, which becomes Willows Road. Turn left on Camino De La Plaza. 4211 Camino De La Plaza. |
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| Theaters |
AMC Theater at Fashion Valley Mall, 7007 Friars Rd, 619-688-9113
Take I-5 north to I-8 East to 163 North. Exit Friar's road West. Make a left at the first stop sign and the mall will be on your left. |
Hill Crest Cinema, 3965 5th Ave, 619-294-2021
From Taylor take I-8 east to CA-163 S toward downtown. In a little over a half mile exit on University. Turn right on University. In four blocks turn right on 5th Ave, the Hill Crest Cinema is before Washington Street on your right. |
Old Town Things to Do Map
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