State park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is a state park in San Diego County, California. Day use costs Free day use. Hours: Visitor Center & Select Museums: 10AM-5PM Museums are closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park map
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park costs Free day use. Hours: Visitor Center & Select Museums: 10AM-5PM Museums are closed Thanksgiving & Christmas.
- No, day use at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
Before you go
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Historic site Historic adobes and museums Six-block historic core of San Diego
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=663 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)