In Old Town San Diego, Día de Los Muertos comes to life with two distinct types of ofrenda (altar) tours each honoring loved ones and important members of our community.
Whether you prefer to stroll at your own pace or to join a guided tour, Old Town offers unique and immersive experiences to commemorate this special occasion.
Community-Wide Self-Guided Tours
One of the most charming aspects of Día de Los Muertos in Old Town San Diego is the community-wide self-guided tours. As you meander through the historic streets of this picturesque neighborhood, you'll have the opportunity to discover beautifully crafted altars created by local businesses and museums. These altars are unique, reflecting the creativity and dedication of the community members who put them together.
More Old Town altars will be published over the next few weeks as they are set-up.
Old Town Market
4010 Twiggs Street
OTSD Visitors Center
4010 Twiggs Street
Fiesta de Reyes
2754 Calhoun Street
Tienda de Reyes
2754 Calhoun Street
Casa de Reyes
2754 Calhoun Street
Rose's Tasting Room
2754 Calhoun Street
OT Jerky & Root Beer
2754 Calhoun Street
Barra Barra Saloon
4016 Wallace Street
Rockin' Baja Lobster
3890 Twiggs Street
Tinsmith
2765 San Diego Avenue
Old Town Urban Market
2548 Congress Street
Bazaar del Mundo
4133 Taylor Street
Casa Guadalajara
4105 Taylor Street
Cafe Coyote
2461 San Diego Avenue
Casa de Freds
2470 San Diego Avenue
The Whaley House
2476 San Diego Avenue
Mormon Battalion Historic Site
2510 Juan Street
Cocinas del Monte
2543 Congress Street
The Nest Tattoo
2607 Congress Street
Old Town Mexican Cafe
2489 San Diego Avenue
Seeley Stable Museum
2648 Calhoun Street
La Casa de Estudillo
4000 Mason Street
La Casa de Machado y Stewart
2707 Congress Street
Park Community Altar 10/28-29
Plaza de Armas
El Centro Artesano
2637 San Diego Avenue
El Campo Santo 10/28-11/2
2410 San Diego Avenue
Flor & Seed
3985 Harney Street
Toby's Candles
2645 San Diego Avenue
Nibble Chocolate
2754 Calhoun Street
La Flor de Mexico
2754 Calhoun Street
The Crazy Pepper
2754 Calhoun Street
Fiesta Cocina
2754 Calhoun Street
The Tile Shop
2754 Calhoun Street
Threads of the Past
2711 San Diego Avenue
Rust General Store
2720 Calhoun Street
The Johnson House
2706 Calhoun Street
Wallach & Goldman Square
2611 San Diego Avenue
Tahona
2414 San Diego Avenue
Mama Antonia's
2502 San Diego Avenue
Savage Bee-Ches
2802 Juan Street
State Historic Park Guided Tours
For those who prefer a more structured and informative experience, the State Historic Park guided tours are the perfect choice. These 45-minute guided tours take you through the multiple altars set up in the State Park and provide valuable insights into the lives and legacies of Old Town San Diego's historic families.
These tours are offered free of charge by California State Parks. To participate, you'll need to register in advance, which you can easily do by visiting their website for details (link below). The tours start at the Robinson Rose Visitor Center.