Suggestions for History Museum near San Diego

Noland B. • April 27, 2018Great variety of vehicles & plenty of great info, both from the yellow hats as well as the free audio tour companion. Just don't be like me and forget sunscreen if you're going there mid-day...

Jan H. • March 9, 2014Super Museum. It's recommended to book the tour on the Pilot.

Jokie T. • January 23, 2018Love it! Come in the morning or towards close to avoid crowds.

Jokie T. • September 30, 2010Such a beautiful and tranquil place to visit. The museum is elegant too.

Jessica P. • December 22, 2017It's great for a nice walk. Photoshoot and prayer time. All around beautiful!

min J. • December 4, 2011Handbell concert is warm-hearting! Beautiful sound!! :-) It's a must!

Wendi K. • March 29, 2013My son loves this place. We see something new every time. :)

TheDL • September 12, 2015Make a reservation for the CA Tower to get some neat SD history. The view isn't bad either!

Sean M. • December 28, 2014Excellent museum! They have added so much since my last visit years ago. A must see for any aviation enthusiast!

Toni G. • August 6, 2013So cool want to come back when they do the evening tours. So much history for San Diego. A must along with the Cosmopolitan Hotel.

Hollie S. • January 18, 2016Great small museum for any car lover. A lot of 1930s which is awesome!

Erny N. • February 21, 2010A beautiful church and excellent place to sit upon the steps and people watch.

Svetlana K. • July 17, 2014Definitely a must visit place when u got a chance to explore the OldTown district

Old Town S. • May 3, 2010The breezeway of the Estudillo house is the coolest place in the park on hot days.

Corey O. • January 15, 2014There's always free nick-nacks and souvenirs at the entrance.

Mary S. • August 27, 2015Nice garden to sit and picnic

Bradford R. • August 7, 2016Nice view from the top of the tower. I wanted more of the religious history, but it focuses on local history. Great place for a picnic. Free for active duty military.

Old Town S. • May 3, 2010The stagecoach route from San Diego to Los Angeles took 32 hours with an overnight stay at San Juan Capistrano. The one way fare was $10, which was the same cost as a two week stay in a San Diego hote

Hotel Indigo • April 22, 2013Don’t miss a chance to visit the Gaslamp Museum at the William Heath Davis House, a saltbox-style home shipped from Portland, Maine and assembled in 1850.

Softub • February 29, 2012It's unique, interesting, educational, and provides a phenomenal view of San Diego.

Talia F. • September 4, 2021Cheap admission and some interesting historic items. Worth a 15 minute stroll if it interests you.

Sue B. • August 6, 2011Go with a sailor.