OH! San Diego is a free weekend event that offers behind-the-scenes access to buildings located in Downtown, Gaslamp, East Village, Bankers Hill, Balboa Park, Barrio Logan, Point Loma, and La Jolla.
Explore the hidden gems and architectural treasures of San Diego’s diverse neighborhoods, as we open the doors to 100 sites throughout the city.
This festival of free tours at 100 locations citywide offers the public a rare, behind-the-scenes look at some of San Diego’s most iconic buildings.
Each OH! San Diego site was carefully selected because it contributes in a unique way to the fabric of our city, with architectural, historic or cultural significance.
Participating sites along with descriptions, opening hours, map and app are available at www.sdarchitecture.org/openhouse
The Details
✓ All sites are FREE!
✓ Enter our photography competition to win prizes. See website for details.
✓ Kids activities available at several sites. See website for details.
✓ Most sites are open from 10am – 4pm, but some have limited hours.
✓ Most sites offer open access or self-guided tours.
✓ Some offer regularly scheduled guided tours on a first come, first served basis. Others may require advance reservations.
✓ Start your weekend at one of the neighborhood hubs listed below in order to pick up your map (free), your souvenir guide ($3 donation) and passport.
Neighborhood Hubs
Balboa Park | Timken Museum of Art, 1500 El Prado | SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
Bankers Hill | Willis Allen Real Estate, 2875 Fifth Avenue | SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
Downtown | Amici House, 250 W. Date Street | SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
Gaslamp | Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House, 410 Island Avenue | SAT & SUN 12PM – 4PM
East Village | San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Boulevard | SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
Barrio Logan | Bread & Salt, 1955 Julian Avenue | SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
Point Loma | Point Loma Hervey Library, 3701 Voltaire Street | SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
Point Loma | Dick Laub NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road | SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
La Jolla | IS Architecture, 5645 La Jolla Boulevard | SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
La Jolla | La Jolla Historical Society, 780 Prospect Street | SAT & SUN 10AM – 4PM
✓ Tickets and RSVPs are not required (except for those tours requiring advance reservations).
The 2019 souvenir event guide and map are available for download at www.sdarchitecture.org/openhouse
Citywide
(619) 232-1385
info@sdarchitecture.org
Mar 23 - Mar 24, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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