News Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park comes alive to honor the dead. The Dia de los Muertos – La Experiencia celebration kicked off on Oct 1 and runs through Nov 3.

Old Town has been designated a local, state and national historic district since 1970. In addition to the state park, it includes the county’s Heritage Park and the city’s Presidio Park.

Jack Heideman, 12, visiting with his family from St. George, Utah, eats watermelon during the Old Town 1800's July Fourth celebration at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park on Thursday, July 4 ...

That Old Town San Diego would have folkloric dancers and mariachis is hardly surprising. The California State Historic Park brings this old pueblo’s Mexican and Spanish roots to life, after all ...

But Old Town left its mark. Today, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park and the surrounding neighborhood still offers a glimpse of what life was like in San Diego from 1821 to 1872 — but with ...

A series of free summertime events kick off this weekend at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park highlighting what life was like for locals in the 19th century.

Gregg Giacopuzzi, of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, said the biggest showcase of historical demonstrations happens in the summer, during Old Town’s annual Stagecoach Days celebration.

In honor of Earth Day, the California State Parks Foundation and its sponsors announced $75,000 in grant funding for state parks throughout the state, including two San Diego County parks in need o… ...

You can step back in time for free at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The location dates to the 1700s, during Spanish colonization and the establishment of the California mission system.