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Enjoy Día de Los Muertos with Amigos at Casa de Freds!

Join us here at Casa de Fred’s for this year’s Día de Los Muertos. A time to remember the loved ones that we’ve lost and …

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Self-Guided Tour of Día de los Muertos Ofrendas!

This year more than 40 ofrendas will be set up across Old Town San Diego. But what exactly is an ofrenda? An ofrenda (altar) is …

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Shop Unique & Imported Candies in Old Town

Are your trick-or-treaters tired of getting the same generic candy each year? Did you know Old Town San Diego is home to four candy shops …

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Bazaar del Mundo Hosts Annual “Día de los Muertos” Celebration in Old Town

In honor of Día de los Muertos – or “Day of the Dead” – Old Town’s Bazaar del Mundo and Casa Guadalajara are throwing a …

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Casa de Aguirre

Casa de Aguirre In 1853, Don Jose Antonio Aguirre builds one of the first houses in Old Town San Diego, the Casa de Aguirre. Don …

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La Paloma: Marketplace of the Southwest

La Paloma is Old Town’s premiere Marketplace of the Southwest. This wonderfully colorful and festive store has over 3000 square feet of resort, travel and …

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Old Town Tequila Factory: Dining with a View!

The Old Town Tequila Factory Restaurant & Cantina is one-of-a-kind for San Diego…because it is located high atop a hill across from Heritage Park, overlooking …

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Trattoria Don Pietro: the Most Instagrammable Restaurant

Trattoria Don Pietro After spending a lifetime of cooking Italian food and a few years in LA learning from the best restaurants in the industry, …

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Grand Opening: Casa Ocho!

Casa Ocho started as a vendor at San Diego-area farmers markets, even winning “Best Vendor 2022” from San Diego Magazine. Partnering with local favorite Flor …

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Cool Off With Refreshing Drinks at Por Vida!

On those days when the temperature is soaring, Por Vida has you covered. Choose from their amazing selection of aguas frescas, spicy lemonades, and cold …

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Día de Los Muertos 2022

Old Town is one of San Diego’s most exciting communities to celebrate Día de los Muertos! This pre-Hispanic tradition originated in Mexico and pays tribute …

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La Casa de Estudillo

Home to one of the state’s most distinguished 19th century families, La Casa de Estudillo was San Diego’s social and religious center during the Mexican …

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El Centro Artesano: Old Town’s Largest Pottery Shop

El Centro Artesano. An outdoor courtyard filled with hand-painted Mexican pots, along with traditional terracotta pots, sunfaces and figurines to decorate your home and garden. …

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Old Town Mexican Cafe: a San Diego Staple for Over 45 Years

Old Town Mexican Café has been a staple in San Diego for more than 45 years. Our handmade tortillas have been called “the best in …

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Oculto 477: Speakeasy & Temple of Cocktails

At Oculto 477 we want to pay reverence to all that came before us and the history that allows us to enjoy freedom today! We …

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Pumpkin Painting at Korky’s Ice Cream & Coffee

Korky’s Ice Cream & Coffee. Established in 2005, Korky’s offers a wide selection of coffee, tea, and espresso drinks; ice cream; sandwiches; and more. Hours …

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GoCar Tours, a Truly Unique Way to Explore San Diego

GoCar Tours. The GoCar takes you to spectacular places few visitors get to see. It’s like having a local show you around. And this little …

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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Old Town

Since 2019, California has proclaimed the second Monday in October to be Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In his proclamation, Governor Newsom said, “Today we celebrate the …

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Soap & Oils Bath Co

Soap & Oils Bath Co. is a female-owned small-batch soap company. All the soaps, lotions, and lip balms are made in-house. Come engrave your own …

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Rockin’ Baja Lobster: Puerto Nuevo-Style Since 1983

Rockin’ Baja Lobster Coastal Cantina is an exciting, fun and unique Puerto Nuevo Style Bar and Grill that offers the finest food and drinks this …

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