San Diego/Old Town-Mission Valley

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The birthplace of San Diego, Old Town is a popular tourist neighborhood of historic buildings and Mexican-themed shops and restaurants sitting at the foot of Mission Valley, a major commercial center lining the San Diego River that is home to several shopping centers, Qualcomm Stadium, and the Mission San Diego de Alcala and the oldest of the El Camino Real|California missions.

Travel to San Diego/Old Town-Mission Valley

By car

Mission Valley is strung along Interstate 8 and several interstates intersect with I-8 through the valley, making access by vehicle relatively easy. Old Town is just off the intersection of Interstate 5 and I-8 at the western end of the valley, SR-163 intersects I-8 near the Fashion Valley shopping center, and I-805, and I-15 cross I-8 in the eastern part of the valley near Qualcomm Stadium.

Getting through Mission Valley in a vehicle is quite painless, given the large boulevards and numerous parking lots. However, finding a place to park in Old Town can be a real drag. Even Mission Valley's large roads can get clogged with traffic during rush hours, sports events, and the holiday shopping season when shoppers flock to Mission Valley's many retail outlets.

How to take public transportation in San Diego/Old Town-Mission Valley

The Old Town Transit Center GPS 32.75488,-117.19949 (at 4005 Taylor St, near the intersection of Taylor Street and Pacific Highway at the northwest corner of Old Town) and the Fashion Valley shopping center in Mission Valley are hubs for many local Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus routes. In addition and the Old Town Transit Center serves the Coaster, a commuter rail service which runs north along the coast of San Diego County to Oceanside, and certain Amtrak

Pacific Surfliner trains (check the schedule, as not all trains stop in Old Town).

The San Diego Trolley, a light rail service operated by the MTS, runs through Old Town and Mission Valley. The Green Line comes up from San Diego/Downtown|Downtown and stops at the Old Town Transit Center before turning east and heading through Mission Valley (making stops at all the shopping centers, Qualcomm Stadium, and the Mission San Diego) and then continuing east past SDSU out to El Cajon and Santee. zoom=auto|height=250|width=450

What to See

• Mission San Diego de Alcala - 10818 San Diego Mission Road 32.78478, -117.10640 public trans San Diego Trolley to Mission San Diego station ☎ +1 619-281-8449 | Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 4:30PM $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children Mission San Diego de Alcalá San-diego-mission-church - The first of the El Camino Real|Spanish California missions, founded in 1769 by Junipero Serra for the purposes of converting the native peoples who lived in the area at the time. In its long history and the mission has been the site of the first Christian burial and the first execution in California, saw bloodshed between the Spanish settlers and native peoples, and served as an armory in the years following U.S. annexation of California before being restored to an active church in 1941. Today, Mission San Diego is an active Catholic parish and a museum dedicated to the history of the mission. Tour the site, with its gardens, museum, and the original chapel.

• Adobe Chapel Museum 3950 Conde Street 32.75160, -117.19425 ☎ +1 619-297-7511 | Opening Hours: Saturday Sunday 10AM Monday - 5PM
• Heritage Park 32.75358, -117.19245 - Heritage Park (San Diego) AA park in Old Town ringed with historic Victorian houses.

• Immaculate Conception Church 32.75347, -117.19542 A historic Mission-style church in Old Town dating back to 1919.

• Mormon Battalion Visitors' Center of San Diego - 2510 Juan Street 32.75420, -117.19402 ☎ +1 619-298-3317 | Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - 9PM Free A monument to the hundreds of Mormons who fought in the US-Mexican War.

• Presidio Park - Presidio Park - Perched on the hill above Old Town, this large park is the site of the old presidio (fort) that once protected the Spanish settlement of San Diego. The park contains canyons, tall trees, flowering plants, and grassy hillsides as well several memorials and historic monuments, including the Junipero Serra Museum (see below) and the partially excavated presidio. The grassy lawns and hilltop views make it a great place to bring a picnic.

• Junipero Serra Museum - 2727 Presidio Dr 32.75923, -117.19399 ☎ +1 619-297-3258 | Opening Hours: Summer: F-Su 10AM Monday - 5PM; Winter: Saturday Sunday 10AM Monday - 5PM $6 adults, $4 students/seniors/military, $3 youth, free for children under 6 - Take the time to visit the historic site of what used to be the first ever California Mission, located in Presidio Park on the hill above Old Town. The museum includes exhibits on the life of Old Town and a tower which offers magnificent views of the area.

• Sheriff's Museum - 2384 San Diego Ave 32.75110, -117.19300 ☎ +1 619-260-1850 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 4PM Free. Donations accepted Mearn the history of the San Diego Sheriff's Department.

• Whaley House - 2482 San Diego Ave 32.7528, -117.194 ☎ +1 619-297-7511 | Opening Hours: Winter: Sunday - Tuesday 10AM Monday - 4:30PM, Thursday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 9:30PM. Summer: Daily 10AM Monday - 9:30PM Daytime admission $8 adults, $6 seniors/children, free for children 5 and under. Nighttime admission $13 adults, $8 seniors/children, not recommended for children 5 and under Whaley House (San Diego, California) San Diego - Whaley House 01 - - The oldest brick building and most famous haunted house in San Diego. Built in 1856 and the north room of the museum served as the County Courthouse in 1869. The structure includes period furnishings and other antique displays. Come during the Halloween season for special night tours.

Casa de Estudillo courtyard 04 - Casa de Estudillo, Old Town

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

A historic neighborhood which encompasses most of Old Town and many of the area's original Spanish structures from when the settlement was founded in the 18th century. The park is around nine square blocks, or almost 30 acres, and can be toured with or without a guide.

• Robinson-Rose House Visitor Center - 4002 Wallace Street 32.75486, -117.19803 ☎ +1 619-220-5422 - Free To begin touring and the best place to start is the visitor’s center, which includes a model of what the area looked like in 1872, maps, information about touring, and information about the area’s history. Free guided walking al-tours/ tours of Old Town depart daily at 11AM and 2PM.

• Altamirano-Pedrorena House on San Diego Ave 32.75382, -117.19635 next to Casa de Estudillo - Built in 1869, as a family residence, but is now the site of a rock, gem, and jewelry shop.

• Black Hawk Smithy & Stable 32.75487, -117.19616 between Mason & Twiggs Streets - Established in 1860. At the site, visitors can watch blacksmithing and other demonstrations.

• Casa de Estudillo 4001 Mason Street 32.753978, -117.195781 - Casa de Estudillo Casa de Estudillo - main entrance - A beautiful historic adobe house that has been lovingly restored to its original appearance.

• Light-Freeman House 2767 San Diego Ave 32.75453, -117.19785 - Built in 1830 and the house was an adobe saloon and provision stores until it became the American Hotel around 1856.

• Mason Street Schoolhouse 3966 Mason Street 32.75356, -117.19744 off Mason and Congress ☎ +1 619-297-1183 | Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 4PM Free Established around 1865, this was the first public school house in San Diego. The school offers daily tours, and visitors can sit at the desk and examine the books on display.

• San Diego Courthouse 2731 San Diego Ave 32.75404, -117.19716 - The original courthouse, which dates back to 1847.

• San Diego Union Museum 32.75372, -117.19623 located next to the Altamirano-Pedrorena House - The first office of the San Diego Union newspaper.

• Seeley Stable Museum 32.75443, -117.19602 on Calhoun between Twiggs and Mason Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM Free A reconstructed stage coach stop with a collection of vintage carriages inside.

• Wells Fargo History Museum - 2733 San Diego Ave 32.75412, -117.19725 ☎ +1 619-238-3929 | Opening Hours: Daily 10AM Monday - 5PM Free A historically furnished bank office.

Things to Do

• SDCCU Stadium - 9449 Friars Road 32.78309, -117.11949 near the intersection of I-8 and I-15; there is no direct access from the I-805 freeway to SDCCU Stadium--go around via I-8 ☎ +1 619-280-2121 SDCCU Stadium Qualcomm Stadium - Home to the college SDSU Aztecs American Football|football team.

• University of San Diego Toreros - Jenny Craig Pavilion, 5998 Alcala Park 32.77441, -117.18436 exit I-8 at Morena Blvd and turn right on Linda Vista Road - San Diego Toreros The Torero college basketball team plays their home games at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on the USD campus. The Torero college baseball team plays at Cunningham Stadium and their college football team play at Torero Stadium (both also on the USD campus). USD competes in the West Coast Conference in most sports; since the WCC doesn't sponsor football and the Toreros play that sport in the Pioneer Football League.

• Cygnet Theater - 4040 Twiggs Street 32.75404, -117.19545 ☎ +1 619-688-2494 Live performances held regularly.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in San Diego/Old Town-Mission Valley

Mission Valley is a major shopping hub for the entire region, with several large shopping centers and many big-box stores and retail outlets.

• Fashion Valley - 7007 Friars Road 32.76806, -117.16606 ☎ +1 619-688-9113 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 7PM Fashion Valley Mall Nearly 200 stores and restaurants, including several department stores and a movie theater.

• Westfield Mission Valley - 1640 Camino del Rio North 32.76835, -117.14874 ☎ +1 619-296-6375 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM Westfield Mission Valley Over 150 stores and restaurants, including a movie theater and the large Seau's sports restaurant.

• Hazard Center - 7510 Hazard Center Dr 32.77077, -117.15844 - Much smaller than the big centers in the valley, but with a nice assortment of shops nevertheless.

Old Town offers many different places to shop. There are over 100 stores in Old Town State Historic Park.

• Cousin's Candy Shop - 2711 San Diego Ave 32.75387, -117.19690 ☎ +1 619-297-2000 Taffy made on the premises.

• Fiesta de Reyes - Juan & Calhoun Street 32.75543, -117.19725 ☎ +1 619-297-3100 A group of shops and restaurants operated by Delaware North, which runs concessions in other National Parks. Strolling musicians and beautiful flowers greet guests and there are often special (free) activities for children.

• Johnson House 2706 Calhoun Street 32.75470, -117.19673 ☎ +1 619-291-5170 Victorian hats, related books, and jewelry in a 1869 style house.

• Lowery's Hot Glass - 3985 Harney Street 32.75234, -117.19508 ☎ +1 619-297-3473 Hand blown glass art made on premises.

• Maidhof Bros. - 1891 San Diego Ave 32.74453, -117.18557 ☎ +1 619-574-1891 Sells genuine ships' salvage items such as wheels, brass portholes, furniture of all kinds including some amazing captain’s desks, compasses, navigational equipment, lamps, lanterns and ropes.

• Racine and Laramie - 2737 San Diego Ave 32.75430, -117.19752 ☎ +1 619-291-7833 Gorgeous reconstruction of San Diego's first tobacco store. Offers a variety of historically related gifts, gentlemen's accessories, marbles and harmonicas for children, historic photos, knives, and of course tobacco, pipes, and cigars.

Halal Restaurants in San Diego/Old Town-Mission Valley

Old Town not only offers great Mexican delicacies it also offers many other types of food like Italian or even some Irish Pubs. If you are planning on going during the weekend leave plenty of time because it will get crowded. Or, try to make reservations if the restaurant will take them.

Old Town

• Casa De Reyes 2754 Calhoun Street 32.75563, -117.19716 ☎ +1 619-220-5040 Mexican food with lovely courtyard, and wandering musicians.

• Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Hotel - 2660 Calhoun Street 32.75459, -117.19641 ☎ +1 619-209-3525 - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 10PM A beautiful dining establishment in a building built by Juan Bandini in 1829. Later, in the 1860s, a second story was added and it became the Cosmopolitan Hotel. You can eat in the garden amid flowers, trees, and fountains or inside the wonderful historic building.

• O'Hungry's | 2547 San Diego Ave 32.75314, -117.19582 ☎ +1 619-298-0133 | Opening Hours: Happy Hour: Monday to Friday 3PM Monday - 6:30PM Soup and salad (very limited), sandwiches, yards and half yards of live music on weekend nights.

• Old Town Mexican Café - 2489 San Diego Ave 32.75236, -117.19464 ☎ +1 619-297-4330 | Opening Hours: Daily 7AM Monday - 2AM Huge portions.

Mission Valley

• Oggi's - 2245 Fenton Pkwy 32.77977, -117.12899 ☎ +1 619-640-1072 Part of a local pizza chain in San Diego and they have a very extensive menu and also brew their own organic juice as well, with a stocked café. Also has plenty of TVs to watch sports as well.

Mission Valley

• McGregors - 10475 San Diego Mission Road 32.78448, -117.11105 ☎ +1 619-282-9797 A grill and ale house, great place to watch sports at, has swimmingpool tables, darts and shuffleboard.

• In Cahoots - 5373 Mission Center Road 32.77237, -117.15421 ☎ +1 619-291-1184 A two-story country and dance saloon has a lot of swimmingpool tables and they hold line dancing classes and contests.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Old Town San Diego 2010 - Houses at Heritage Park in Old Town

Most of the hotels in this area are of the chain variety, along Interstates 5 or 8, and loudly proclaiming their proximity to Old Town and to Sea World in nearby San Diego/Mission Beach-Pacific Beach|Mission Bay. Hotel Circle, along I-8 in the western part of Mission Valley, is home to a lot of basic chain hotels.

• Best Western Hacienda Hotel Old Town - 4041 Harney Street 32.75340, -117.19397 ☎ +1 619-298-4707 +1 619-298-4771 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: Noon $150-250

• Comfort Inn & Suites | 2201 Hotel Circle South 32.75875, -117.18316 ☎ +1 619-881-6800 +1 619-542-1227 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon
• Comfort Suites Mission Valley | 631 Camino Del Rio South 32.76310, -117.15922 ☎ +1 619-881-4000 +1 619-881-4037 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM
• Courtyard Old Town | 2435 Jefferson Street 32.75034, -117.19527
• Doubletree Mission Valley | 7450 Hazard Center Dr 32.76991, -117.16029 at Hazard Center ☎ +1-619-297-5466 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: noon
• Handlery Hotel | 950 Hotel Circle North 32.76105, -117.17320 ☎ +1 619-298-0511 - A warm, friendly welcome and some big, lush rooms. Also has a hotel mini-bus to take you to SeaWorld.

• Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town | 1955 San Diego Ave 32.7449916, -117.1866935 +1-800-664-9491
• La Quinta Old Town - 2380 Moore Street 32.74933, -117.19461 ☎ +1 619-291-9100 +1-800-753-3757 +1 619-291-5837 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon $99-250

• Marriott Mission Valley | 8757 Rio San Diego Dr 32.77490, -117.13988 ☎ +1 619-692-3800
• Mission Valley Resort - 875 Hotel Circle South 32.75953, -117.17084 ☎ +1 619-298-8281 - $100-$150

• Old Town Inn | 4444 Pacific Highway 32.75142, -117.20064 +1-800-643-3025
• Ramada Mission Valley | 4380 Alvarado Canyon Road 32.78020, -117.09929 ☎ +1 619-281-2222 +1-800-905-3206 Hotel with swimming swimmingpool and complimentary continental breakfast.

• Sheraton Mission Valley | 1433 Camino Del Rio South 32.76529, -117.15047 +1-866-716-8130
• Town and Country | 500 Hotel Circle North 32.76187, -117.16846 ☎ +1 619-291-7131 +1-800-772-8527 Resort with swimming pools, restaurants, spa facilities, golf, and beautiful gardens.

• Western Inn - 3889 Arista Street 32.74969, -117.19442 ☎ +1 619-298-6888 +1-888-475-2353 +1 619-692-4497 $80-140

• Vagabond Inn Mission Valley | 625 Hotel Circle South 32.75977, -117.16946 ☎ +1 619-297-1691 +1 619-692-9009 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM

Telecommunications in San Diego/Old Town-Mission Valley

• San Diego Public Library Mission Valley Branch - 2123 Fenton Parkway 32.7794, -117.1270 next to the Fenton Parkway Trolley station ☎ +1 858-573-5007 | Opening Hours: Monday Thursday - Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 6PM, Tuesday West 11:30AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 12:30-5PM - Free Wi-Fi available.

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