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The Mission San Luis Rey offers visitors a glimpse at 200 years of local history. This site includes a museum, gift shop and a picnic area.
Address: 4050 Mission Avenue Oceanside CA USA 92057
 1 760 757-3651
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Mission San Diego de Alcala, California’s first Catholic Church, was founded in 1769 and continues to serve Catholic parishioners. A national historic landmark, the church is open to the public and offers tours through reservations. A gift shop is also available on site.
Address: 10818 San Diego Mission Rd San Diego CA USA 92108
 Send an Email 1 619 283-7319
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House of Hospitality
Located in Balboa Park, this historic building was originally an exhibition center that once hosted the visit of President Franklin Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt in 1935. A visitor's center is located in the building.
Address: 1549 El Prado San Diego CA USA 92101
1 619 232-2053
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The San Diego Visitor Information Center provides travelers with discount attractions tickets, free area maps, free restaurant guides and a wide range of San Diego brochures. The facility also has a gift shop and snack bar on site.
Address: 2688 East Mission Bay Drive San Diego CA USA 92109
1 619 276-8200
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The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park preserves the history of the San Diego area. Located on San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street in San Diego, CA.
Address: San Diego Avenue and Twiggs Street San Diego CA USA
1 619 220-5422
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Serra Museum is a 1929 mission-style building located in Presidio Park. The museum houses a wide range of historic artifacts, including a cannon, all of which range from the Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American periods.
Address: 2727 Presidio Dr. San Diego CA USA 92103
1 619 297-3258
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The Whaley House has been called the most haunted house in America. Visitors can judge for themselves on San Diego Avenue in San Diego, CA.
Address: 2482 San Diego Avenue San Diego CA USA 92103
1 619 298-2482
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Built in 1855, Old Point Loma Lighthouse is the main attraction of the Cabrillo National Monument. The lighthouse stands at 422 feet above sea level, has a refurbished 1880’s interior and is open to the public. Tours are also available.
Address: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr. San Diego CA USA 92106
1 619 557-5450
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This museum documents the history of man's exploration of flying and the art of aviation. Artifacts from throughout history will allow visitors to piece together the long and arduous journey undertaken by mankind to break the shackles of gravity so that we can soar among the skies.
Address: P.O. Box 45316 San Diego CA USA 92145-0316
1 858 693-1723
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This Balboa Park group provides information about cultural events happening in the area. They usually set up activities for the entire family with inspiration from international cultural diversity.
Address: 2125 Park Blvd San Diego CA USA 92103
1 619 234-0739
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Heritage Park San Diego
A joint venture between San Diego County and the Save Our Heritage Organization, Heritage Park is a 7.8-acre county park dedicated to preserving San Diego’s Victorian architecture. The park features seven historic structures including an 1896 nineteenth century vernacular style cottage and an 1889 Queen Anne style home.
Address: 2454 Heritage Park Row San Diego CA USA 92110
1 858 565-3600
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Mormon Battalion Historic Site
Complete with a visitor’s center, the Mormon Battalion Historic Site is located in Old Town San Diego. The site offers free guided tours and teaches guests about the more than 500 Mormon pioneers who came from Iowa to serve during the Mexican War.
Address: 2510 Juan St. San Diego CA USA 92110
1 619 298-3317
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Mason Street School
This building was the first schoolhouse in San Diego. It was built in 1865. For free, guests can come in and check it out by actually sitting in the desks. Adult history classes and fourth grade tours are available.
Address: 3966 Mason Street San Diego CA USA 92110
1 619 297-1183
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The Cabrillo National Monument commemorates the arrival of explorer Juan Rodgriguez Cabrillo landing at Sand Diego Bay marking the first Eurpoean settler on the West Coast of the United States.
The monument encompasses a park, a lighthouse, Point Loma Lighthouse, a museum and Visitor Center.
Address: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr. San Diego, CA 92106-3601
1 619 557-5450
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