Old Town State Park - Attractions - BeachFront Only Vacation Rentals - On this map you will find all of our beautiful, luxury vacation rentals in Oceanside and Encinitas, CA. All of our Oceanside vacation rentals are directly on the sand, and our Encinitas homes are on a bluff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Also included on this map are local beaches, recommended restaurants by Beachfront Only, San Diego attractions and places to go, shopping areas, golf courses, and airports.

Old Town State Park

Attractions

Step into the Alta California of days past. The park recreates local life, circa 1821 to 1862. Five original adobes are part of the park grounds, which include shops, restaurants and museums. Places to linger include San Diego House (originally a saloon owned and operated by a freed slave and a cornerstone of Black American history in San Diego), the Mason Street School (SD's first public school, still holding history classes for the public) and, of course, Bazaar Del Mundo. Bazaar Del Mundo is a permanent fiesta, with fab shopping and ethnic (not just Mexican) food.

Folks looking for big fun should visit on the 4th of July or Cinco de Mayo -- the park hosts large community celebrations bursting with folkloric entertainment. Parking can be found at lots scattered about the park or on side streets, but be prepared to hunt for a spot. -- Lisa Galloway

San Diego

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BeachFront Only Vacation Rentals

On this map you will find all of our beautiful, luxury vacation rentals in Oceanside and Encinitas, CA. All of our Oceanside vacation rentals are directly on the sand, and our Encinitas homes are on a bluff, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Also included on this map are local beaches, recommended restaurants by Beachfront Only, San Diego attractions and places to go, shopping areas, golf courses, and airports.