Old Town

historic tourist · 92110

The mythic birthplace of California, repackaged as a margarita corridor. Old Town is where San Diego's Spanish colonial story technically began and where, on most evenings, that story is drowned out by mariachi and frozen tequila machines. As a dating venue it is unapologetically touristy. Take a first date here if you want low-stakes spectacle, mole, and the safety net of strolling crowds. Avoid it if you want a serious conversation, because the volume and the bachelorette parties will not cooperate. The honest pitch: a fun second date, a weak third. Locals use it sparingly. Out-of-towners overuse it and pay the markup.

$52,143

median income

$2,398

median rent

The data

Old Town by the numbers

Median individual income in Old Town is about $52.1k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Old Town pays about $2,400 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

19 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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19 spots across Old Town

Old Town
Dining
Casa de Reyes
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 7,924
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 7,924 Google reviews
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Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Old Town
Activity
Whaley House Museum
History museum★ 4.5 · 2,422
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,422 Google reviews
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Their share$25
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Hours
Mon10 AM to 4:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 4:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 4:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 4:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 4:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 4:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 4:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Old Town
Activity
Lara's Labyrinth
Escape room center★ 5 · 2,212
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 2,212 Google reviews
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Their share$25
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Hours
Mon9 AM to 11 PM
Tue9 AM to 11 PM
Wed9 AM to 11 PM
Thu9 AM to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun9 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
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Old Town
Dining
El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria
Mexican restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,983
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,983 Google reviews
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Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Old Town
Dining
Pizza Bella Italian Bistro
Pizza restaurant★ 4.5 · 1,398
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,398 Google reviews
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Their share$25
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Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 8:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Old Town
Activity
The Loma Club
Golf course★ 4.5 · 693
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 693 Google reviews
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Their share$25
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Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 8 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 8 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 8 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 8 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat6:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun6:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old Town
Cafés
Selva Coffee House
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 641
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 641 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 9 PM
Tue6 AM to 9 PM
Wed6 AM to 9 PM
Thu6 AM to 9 PM
Fri6 AM to 11 PM
Sat6 AM to 11 PM
Sun6 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old Town
Dining
Tahona Bar
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 503
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 503 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old Town
Dining
Jack & Giulio's | Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 446
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 446 Google reviews
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Their share$25
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Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Old Town
Drinks
M WINEHOUSE
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 286
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 286 Google reviews
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Your share$13
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Hours
Mon3 PM to 1 AM
Tue3 PM to 1 AM
Wed3 PM to 1 AM
Thu12 PM to 1 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Old Town
Drinks
Wine Vault & Bistro
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 235
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Old Town
Activity
Vertical Hold
Rock climbing gym★ 4.4 · 232
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 232 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 3 PM
Sun9 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old Town
Drinks
Oculto 477
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 225
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 225 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9:30 PM
Tue5 to 9:30 PM
Wed5 to 9:30 PM
Thu5 to 9:30 PM
Fri5 to 10:30 PM
Sat5 to 10:30 PM
Sun5 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old Town
Drinks
Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 223
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 223 Google reviews
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$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5:30 to 10 PM
TueClosed
Wed5:30 to 10 PM
Thu5:30 to 10 PM
Fri5:30 to 11 PM
Sat5:30 to 11 PM
Sun5:30 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old Town
Activity
MCRD Bowling Alley
Bowling alley★ 4.5 · 202
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 202 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at MCRD Bowling Alley.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 9 PM
Tue9 AM to 9 PM
Wed9 AM to 11 PM
Thu9 AM to 11 PM
Fri9 AM to 11 PM
Sat9 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old Town
Drinks
The DOT Dying Of Thirst
Karaoke bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 139
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 139 Google reviews
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$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The DOT Dying Of Thirst.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 2 AM
Tue7 AM to 2 AM
Wed7 AM to 2 AM
Thu7 AM to 2 AM
Fri7 AM to 2 AM
Sat7 AM to 2 AM
Sun7 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals · Tourists
Contact
Call Maps
Old Town
Drinks
Dorothy's Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 135
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 135 Google reviews
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$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dorothy's Wine Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 10 PM
Sat1 to 10 PM
Sun1 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Old Town
Drinks
Wine Girl San Diego
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 96
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wine Girl San Diego.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Old Town
Drinks
Good Enough Cocktail Club
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 45
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Good Enough Cocktail Club.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 12 AM
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Maps

Old Town

Old Town by the numbers

Local date spots

Casa de Reyes

Whaley House Museum

Lara's Labyrinth

El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria

Pizza Bella Italian Bistro

The Loma Club

Selva Coffee House

Tahona Bar

Jack & Giulio's | Italian Restaurant

M WINEHOUSE

Wine Vault & Bistro

Vertical Hold

Oculto 477

Kamon Craft Cocktail Bar

MCRD Bowling Alley

The DOT Dying Of Thirst

Dorothy's Wine Bar

Wine Girl San Diego

Good Enough Cocktail Club

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