Old Town San Diego

Old Town San Diego is considered the "birthplace" of California. Founded in 1769. Here you will find some of San Diego's best restaurants, from Mexican to Thai.

Visit Historic Old Town San Diego, the Birthplace of California, where the first Europeans settled. Old Town is the Plymouth Rock of the west rich in history, arts and culture influenced by the Europeans and the Mexican and Native Americans before them, creating a diverse community. Old Town is home to one of the finest professional theaters over 20 museums and historic sites, artisans, galleries

05/13/2026

Rockin' Baja Lobster -
Sure looks great

05/13/2026

Living History in the center of San Diego
Old Town San Diego Guide

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The Mormon Battalion Visitors Center, a state of the art attraction complete with video tour, hands on computer information where you can also pan for gold.
https//www.oldtownsandiego.com

05/13/2026

Your vote counts!
You decide who will appear in Artforum Magazine, and display their work at The Art of Elysium's Salon!

Is Robert Barros the People's Artist? Have Been Creating Art All My Life As Far Back As I Can Remember. Art Is The Expression That Makes Me Who I Am. Art Makes The World Brighter

05/13/2026

Art Show in the Garden
This summer we are adding a new event to Old Town. We are creating a summer long weekend art show gallery in the Cosmopolitan Hotel Garden. We will feature several local artists and exhibits.

05/07/2026

Hello I was selected to participate in the People's Artist Competition. I am an Old Town artist. You may have seen some of my art work around Old Town, like the Day of the Dead, Banners, and The Old Town Gateway. The winner is selected by public votes. I would appreciate your vote. Proceeds benefit the Art of Elysium hosted by Johnny Depp. https://peoplesartist.org/2026/robert-barros

05/07/2026

LOOKING FOR SERIOUS ARTIST WHO WANT TO SHOW THEIR ART IN OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO. FIRST ANNUAL EVENT.

This event is every weekend all summer long. You can do one weekend or all.

The venue is in a beautiful garden of a historic building. There will be art, food and music.
For more information contact the Old town San Diego Guide
oldtownsandiegoguide.com

04/12/2026

Cinco de Mayo Art & Food Fest Call to Artist

This year at the Cinco de Mayo event in Old Town will launch the first ever Summer Art & Food Fest at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. The garden will host the artworks from several local renowned artist and display a buffet of food that is an art of its own.

To find out more, click on ad, to get an artist application, you will be directed to the www.oldtownsandiegoguide.com

04/12/2026

Cinco de Mayo Art & Food Fest

This year at the Cinco de Mayo event in Old Town will launch the first ever Summer Art & Food Fest at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. The garden will host the artworks from several local renowned artist and display a buffet of food that is an art of its own.