When you are in town visiting, this is a must for everyone. There is so much to see, so much to…read moreeat, and so much to do. Plus, you can get your steps in for the day. There are so many parking lots in the area and it really doesn't matter where you park, since they are all in the area and there is something on every corner. On special events, it can get busy and you may not find a parking spot. On this visit, we were here for the Dia de Los Muertos festival and it was packed. Luckily, we got there early, so were able to park quick and right behind the church (best location/lot). First off, make sure to take a picture by the park sign since it tends to get backed up with tourists. There are many vendors along the streets and also inside the shopping area which has lots of cool items and souvenirs. Inside the park, there are little museums that talk about the history of San Diego and the prominent families that call this home. Really cool learning experience and to get an idea of what SD looked like in the past. Plus, there is a cemetery with different tombstones with information for those that are intrigued by learning more about the deceased. Also, be sure to look down when walking on the street, there are grave markers where people have been laid to rest. A bit spooky but interesting. On Dia de Los Muertos, they have special vendors selling custom art pieces and numerous tables to do arts and crafts. I was able to try calligraphy wit a quill pen, make my own sugar skull, and also design a papel picado. There was live music and face painting to celebrate all our loved ones who have passed. The restaurants located in Old Town are also great so make sure you find the one that calls you in. From authentic Mexican food, to a quick bite, there is something for everyone. Be sure to wear walking shoes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty since most of the areas are grassy or have dirt trails. Def recommend everyone to visit at least once to explore. Have fun and enjoy your day at one of San Diego's popular neighborhoods.

If you've grown up in Los Angeles, chances are you've been to Old Town in San Diego. It's a pretty…read moreeasy drive, but feels like you've entered another world. The building were settled to feel like stepping into San Diego at the turn of the 19th century. If you focus on the history of the landscape and the structures themselves, looking beyond the carts filled with modern day tchotchkes and souvenirs, you can definitely appreciate what it must have been like. We were in SD for a game at Petco. I wanted to stay in the Old Town area because I have only ever done day, or once an evening, trips to Fiesta plaza and the restaurants and scores of stores along San Diego Ave, to the east of the OTSDSHP, but never really explored this neighborhood beyond the usual tourist spots. What a treat it was to enjoy this beautiful park at night, long after tourists had departed, and while a few locals remained for a last call, or to close down their stalls and shops for the night. This park takes on a rather special feel, more personal and slightly spookier than I imagined. We felt very safe walking around the grounds at night. Saw a few SDPD patrolling the perimeters, making sure late night bar goers minded their Ps & Qs, as well a a few other couples just strolling around, enjoying the soft lighting and old world charm. Many people and reviews will tell you about the great shops, food and margaritas to be had in Old Town and I fully concur! There's just nothing like a fresh made, hot, buttery flour tortilla and a margarita larger than your head on a warm , sunny day. But, if you can, come check out the area around 9pm and stroll the grounds, reading the various building and history plaques. Crowds have departed and not much, if anything is still open, but the quiet beauty of the park at night is time well spent reflecting on what it must've been like to settle in this beautiful region over 200 years ago. Cheers! "CC"

Nate is Great!!! So…read moreinformative, you get to learn so much about tequila and find which one is yours. I'm a Reposado ;-)

My sister got me this as a surprise for my birthday which was really cool. Nate met us at Rocking…read moreBaja Lobster for the first stop. He was friendly and knowledgeable so it made for a good time. We tried a Blanco that was pretty good. The group we were with was really fun too so that helped make for a great time. Next stop was the Tequila Factory. Really cool place that used to be a restaurant we went to often in the past. We got a fish taco and a great explanation of the tequila that is made specially for them. The staff was so friendly too. Really beautiful view as well. For our final stop, we ended up at El Agave. They have an amazing collection of tequila bottles and more importantly, tequila. This is a location I will go back to soon. We got a flight of tequilas that went from Blanco to Añejo. Very cool. For a fun day of tequila tasting and learning, this is the tour!

Reggie was so amazing! He told his stories very well and he spoke to everyone. This made us feel…read morelike everyone was included. We also got a picture with him! I would do this tour again but only with Reggie as he was pretty awesome!

If your feet hurts, then this ghost tour is actually good because the walks are in a couple of…read moreareas that aren't too far! We viewed about 12 different areas that is occupied by the folks of the other realm. Our guide Clara Hughes was well dressed up in costume to make the experience that more real. We were also using instruments for fun to see if there was any activity. Clara explained a lot of history from back then that was very interesting and mostly cowboy activities aka a lot of deaths and killings...They also have other tours as well if you're only free during the day, go on hauntedsandiegotours.com or sandiegohistorytour.com!

Kat was my guide for gaslamp walking ghost tour experience. She was funny and very knowledgeable…read more Safety was her number 1 priority as she reminded us about road safety when we're about to cross the road. The amount of info she knows about the locations were incredible, considering that she remembered it without reading a script. Wonderful experience whether you're a believer or not in the paranormal. My partner and I captured a few orbs in the last location where we got to enter in the haunted home.

We just had our tour with our company and it was so much fun! The hosts were amazing, and the tour…read morewas so much fun and interactive. We experienced some interactions that were so awesome! Everyone in our company raved about it! I am excited to check out a night time tour.

I've taken Old Town Trolley Tours in 5 cities now and I will keep taking them as long as they keep…read morepopping up. This is THE WAY to see a city. Whether you have just a few hours or you want to get an idea of how to plan your trip, they have the best drivers who are knowledgeable and can answer any questions you have. James was our driver for our tour and he was outstanding. Such a fabulous company. Looking forward to getting to the others cities they're in to take those tours as well. Added are just a few pictures of the San Diego tour.

Inconsistent Pricing & strained driver. Had family visiting…read moreSan Diego for the 1st time & thought this would be a nice way to see the city with them. I Had checked prices on line & saw tickets were $49 for 1-day passes. Looked great! However when we arrived in person at the ticket booth on April 9th & wanted to purchase 4 tickets, it was $85 per ticket for 1-day passes! $340 for 4 people I thought I had misread the on-line price. But we hadn't. Prices are NOT consistent. Most dates are $45. Some days were $53. For whatever reason 4/9 was $85. It made zero sense & I felt scammed! It would have been cheaper to drive ourselves & pay for parking & skip sites we had no little interest in. Or, get on the actual red San Diego Trolley & explore that way. Our driving "J" seemed nice, but commentary was a mix of really cheesy jokes & facts. When we got off & re-boarded again hours later, we were a bit bummed to have the same driver again. He seemed a bit..frazzled cause we were running a little late, traffic was building up around 4pm & some kids on the trolley were loud, which required him to talk over them. He frequently stopped & asked us all to lower our voices, even though it was 2 parents 3 unruly kids doing ALL the yapping disrupting the tour. Listening to them made me regret even more we paid $320 for this experience. IF you do this activity check/get tickets on-line so you can actually see the prices that specific day & avoid paying double & feeling ripped off. The overall experience wasnt work $320 & I'll never take visiting guest in this tour again

These are fantastic walking tours of San Diego…read more The fact of the matter is, San Diego DOES have history ... you just have to look for it. And there are few people better than Patty (Ms. Urban Safari herself) to show it to you. Urban Safaris offers guided walking tours of different San Diego neighborhoods, ranging from urban centers like the Gaslamp Quarter and La Jolla to Balboa Park and the open canyons around town. Patty, a long-time San Diego resident, teacher and historian, knows more about the city than anyone I know. And she has a knack for noticing fascinating things that most of us pass every day without even a second's notice. Usually, there's a tour every weekend, leaving on Saturday at 10am and lasting about two hours. The specific location depends upon the neighborhood of the week, but you can find out by making a reservation with Patty on the website, by sending her an email, or even by calling the number. Space is usually limited to about 15, so it's good to make your reservations early. On the other hand, San Diegans are notorious un-curious about their city, and so the tours often (and unfortunately) have plenty of space. The best way to find out about the tours is through the website, although they are occasionally advertised in the San Diego Reader (under 'Local Events') and Patty can give you a paper schedule when you go on your first tour. They don't happen every weekend (because Patty travels and spends a lot of her time researching new tours); but there are 'seasons', and when a new schedule comes out it will usually list tours for weeks and even months in advance. Really, I can't say enough about these tours. I've learned a ton. Most of all, I've found a great, new way to appreciate the wonderful city we share. PS - The tours don't necessarily leave from Horton Plaza. I just put that there because Yelp required that I put a specific location. Really, this isn't the kind of thing that has a specific location -- it changes each week with the particular tour. Just go to the website to find out where the next tour is leaving from.

Think you know San Diego?…read more If you don't, definitely come on one of these walking tours. And even if you think you do, still come, because there may be a thing or three that you may very well learn and give you a greater appreciation for the community. Like Ethan said, these tours take you to various neighborhoods in San Diego: North Park, Hillcrest, Gaslamp, South Park, East Village, Mission Hills, etc. Each last between 1.5-2 hours. Along the way, Patty points you to various landmarks and oddities in each neighborhood and provides the history and background of each. In addition, she also shows some historical pictures in context to today's landscape. In addition to researching herself, many people have donated their knowledge and information that have gone on the walks themselves, adding even more rich history from people who actually have grown up and seen the changes in San Diego. Go!

I should've left a review months ago!…read more Went to old town San Diego with my friend. She's is really into haunted and the paranormal. So got us tickets for the tour. Totally worth! I'm sorry in advance I forgot our guides name she was fairly new at the time. I uploaded a video she is in it so hopefully that helps her get the recognition she deserves. She was amazing! So much history! Basically the whole old town on top of a grave site!! Wild! Such cool facts and information I didn't know. And totally makes sense why such a hot spot for the paranormal. Totally check it out if your into this or just wanna know some cool, crazy, spooky history.

Our tour guide was Olivia. She was amazing and great. Kept us very entertaining and really captured…read moreOur attentions recommend this. Time flew but so quick.

Omar was great ! Easy to find and his English is awesome. Took us to Playa Nuevo and picked us up…read moreonce we were ready.

I took this tour because of the high rating and I'm glad I did. My guide was Miguel and he did a…read moregreat job helping me get the full Tijuana experience. Tijuana is very beautiful and full of culture and great food. Miguel went out of his way to make it a great experience.

Michael was a great, knowledgeable host…read more It was a nice intimate tour since it was just my wife and I. Michael took us around the town and enlightened us in all the ghostly energy throughout the area. We even felt some cool, haunting energy at the hotel. Be sure to ask about Joaquin's head too.

We had a great time and Jo was a great host and really made the experience fun. We've lived in San…read moreDiego a long time and learned so much more history that we never knew about before.