Find a Hotel in Old Town San Diego

San Diego is the ultimate destination for anyone wanting to learn more about California history, see world-class art, and enjoy life along the Pacific. Reserve a room at one of the hotels near Old Town San Diego and enjoy a holiday in "The birthplace of California."

Old Town San Diego

In the early 1800s, retiring soldiers and their families settled in what is known as Old Town San Diego—now a historical state park. The plaques outside each renovated or reconstructed home give its history, and the vendors are dressed in period costume. Shops, restaurants, the first San Diego Courthouse, and even a haunted hotel fill the area. Stop at the Visitor's Center and join one of their guided tours through the town. Just book one of Travelocity's packages to San Diego and get ready to step back into history.

Speaking of history, hotels by Old Town San Diego make visiting the Maritime Museum of San Diego an easy drive. Scoot through an old Soviet submarine, walk the decks of the Star of India, or stop on the 1898 steam ferry, which has permanent exhibits aboard. From there, explore the 1855 Old Point Loma Lighthouse. Views of the city and North San Diego Bay (and beyond) are incredible, and learning about life as a lighthouse keeper is fascinating. Art and history await you at the museums in Balboa Park, while a trip to the zoo is sure to excite the kids. Hoping for a little retail therapy? Hotels close to Old Town San Diego are also near the Gaslamp Quarter. This charming historical neighborhood is the perfect place to wind down your day, as some of the best bars and restaurants in the city are located there.

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