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History BuffOld Town San Diego
FreeThe birthplace of California: a historic district of museums, shops and restaurants around Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
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Whaley House Museum
Whaley House Museum is a museum in San Diego, CA, part of the San Diego guide. Cost: under $25.
2476 San Diego Ave · San Diego, CA
Why you should go…
Built by Thomas Whaley in 1856-57 from bricks made in his own yard, the Whaley House was the first two-story brick building in California and over the years held the county courthouse, San Diego's first commercial theater and a general store. Today it is California Historical Landmark No. 65, furnished with period pieces and Whaley family belongings, and widely promoted as America's Most Haunted House. Self-guided day tours run daily 10 am to 4:30 pm; guided evening tours and paranormal investigations run on select nights. The county-owned house is operated by Old Town Trolley Tours / Historic Tours of America.
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