Station guide · OLT

San Diego Old Town by train

Historic buildings and colorful courtyard shops

Old Town Transit Center puts you near the state historic park and the Taylor Street shops. Keep this stop in Old Town; downtown waterfront attractions use Santa Fe Depot instead.

Times to reach each place are planning allowances from the station, not measured routes. Check directions, opening hours and accessibility before you go.

Places near San Diego Old Town station

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Old Town visitor center and museums

Start at the state historic park visitor center and explore a selection of historic buildings and exhibits about early San Diego.

10 min walking allowance each way1h 30m suggested visit

The visitor center and select museums publish 10 AM–5 PM hours. Museums are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Individual buildings may have more limited access.

Check which museums are open when you arrive. Historic buildings and paths vary in accessibility.

Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.
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Bazaar del Mundo shops

Browse Mexican folk art, textiles and decorative pieces in the courtyard shops on Taylor Street near the historic park.

15 min walking allowance each way1h suggested visit

Published courtyard and boutique hours are Monday–Saturday 10 AM–5 PM and Sunday 11 AM–6 PM. Holiday exceptions were not verified, so these hours are checked only through November 25.

Browsing and shopping are the activity here. Nearby restaurants have separate hours and are not included in this visit.

Source checked 2026-11-06. Times are planning allowances.

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