Historic San Diego

  1. A modern one-story museum building with a stone facade, large windows, an overhang, and an American flag in front, next to an empty parking lot.

    Bonita Museum and Cultural Center

    Artists in the exhibition: Robert G. Stevenson, Jr., Douglas Parker, Gabriel Dice, Robert DiceJeff Romek, Jim Strawn, Junko Glawe, Kim Blackford, Steve Stonehouse, Trevor AmeryVincent Robles, David Krimmel & Wendell Kling's sculpture class from Mesa College The Bonita Museum & Cultural Center celebrate local craftspeople during our first annual exhibition...
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  2. A group of eight people walk along a sidewalk next to a white stucco building with hanging lanterns and red flowering bushes.

    So Diego Food Tours

    So Diego is a local, San Diego experience creation company that is comprised of a team of event planners and professional tour guides. We love all things San Diego, and work with local estblishments and professionals to create authentic experiences that show off the best San Diego has to offer...
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  3. A stone wall spans a shallow stream with foam on the water’s surface, surrounded by trees and grassy banks under a cloudy sky.

    Mission Trails Regional Park

    Everything at Mission Trails Regional Park is free and it is just 12 miles from downtown San Diego. At 5, 800 acres, it is the largest urban open space park west of the Mississipi. The park features 40 miles of spectacular trails for your walking, hiking, mountain biking, birding, and...
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  4. Crowds attend an outdoor Día de los Muertos festival with food stalls and decorations near a white mission-style building under a cloudy sky.

    Mission San Luis Rey

    Old Mission San Luis Rey, the "King of the Missions," is a National Historic Landmark founded in 1798 and is home to the Franciscan Friars. Old Mission San Luis Rey is the largest of the 21 California Missions and according to the San Diego Union Tribune is ranked first among...
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  5. A large, historic two-story house with brick and stucco exterior, several windows, green awnings, and a well-kept lawn in front.

    Save our Heritage Organisation - SOHO

    If a historic resource in San Diego is threatened with destruction, who do you call? The obvious answer is Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO). The reason is that SOHO is the most successful advocate for historical preservation in the San Diego region. Since 1969 SOHO has grown from a small...
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  6. A white lighthouse with a green-topped lantern stands beside an American flag on a flagpole, surrounded by shrubs and a clear blue sky.

    Cabrillo National Monument

    A visit to San Diego's only National Park boasts tremendous views of the San Diego region and excellent opportunities to explore the natural, historical and cultural history of the area. Hike the new Oceanside Trail from the upper visitor center to the vibrant tidepools, or discover the wealth of history...
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  7. Front entrance of a natural history museum with banners, stairs, and several people sitting or walking outside.

    San Diego Natural History Museum

    Nature lovers: this is your headquarters. For 150 years, the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) in Balboa Park has been the place where nature lovers gather to learn, discover, and share their love of this amazing place we call home. It’s where the natural world of Southern California...
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  8. Two people stand closely together in front of a large, colorful mural featuring abstract and cultural imagery.

    Discovering San Diego's Native American Heritage

    From the first Kumeyaay settlements some 12,000 years ago to today's wide-ranging cultural presence and contributions, San Diego's rich Native American heritage has helped shaped the region in many important ways. To help you discover that history as well as the enduring impact of Native American peoples in San Diego...
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  9. The California Missions of San Diego

    The California Missions of San Diego

    San Diego's Spanish heritage is nowhere more firmly rooted than in its dramatically beautiful missions. It was here the missionary monks, led by Father Junipero Serra, began their chain of 21 missions throughout California. Two missions and two assistencias can still be found within the county.
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  10. A Walk Through Coronado’s History

    A Walk Through Coronado’s History

    The modern history of Coronado began in 1886 with the formation of the Coronado Beach Company, which for many years was the driving force behind the development of the peninsula as a town and resort destination. But for generations before that, the area had been inhabited by the Kumeyaay (Iipay...
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