Most people who visit San Diego are unaware of ‘Old Town’ San Diego. With all the water parks and an internationally famous zoo, Old Town is a destination point easy to miss, but shouldn’t be. Old Town is a beautiful little town with wonderful unique shops and restaurants. It’s the kind of place that lets you relax and take your time as you browse and eat. You can talk directly with the owners of the shops and bargain your way to a great deal.

Old Town is located on San Diego Avenue, right off Interstate 5 and is within walking distance from a great San Diego luxury hotel , history, fun and food. There are about 37 restaurants, an abundance of artisans, galleries, mariachis and a professional theatre. Old Town can boast that Kit Carson helped raise the first American flag in 1846.

Come visit Old Town when all the hype, noise and tourist are driving you crazy. You’ll have a wonderful, peaceful time strolling by jewelry shops, glass shops, Mexican dress shops and then sitting down to eat at Cafe Coyote Mexican Grill Restaurant . Or, if you’re tired of walking, take the Trolley around Old Town, which is free to the public, and operates between 9am to 3pm. You won’t have to fend off the crowds and the view of San Diego ‘new town’, is stunning. Old Town is well worth a visit and a great place to get old style Mexican culture and souvenirs.

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