The cultural spice of modern day San Diego is flavored by a colorful and prominent past. From the original palate of Old Town’s Adobe buildings and Victorian homes to the gritty gambling halls and brothels of New Town, (now revived as the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter) San Diego’s charm is her willingness to retain her character. As a cultural response to the Great Depression, several buildings inspired by Native Indian themes were launched in Balboa Park to help invigorate and encourage the city. Today, San Diego is filled with eclectic, historical, and sometimes off-beat attractions guaranteed to satisfy the tastebuds of anyone’s cultural hunger.
- Noelani Daniel
Historical & Cultural
- Cabrillo National Monument
- On September 28th, 1542 Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo set foot on dry land in what would become San Diego Harbor.
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- Centro Cultural de la Raza
- The Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park is a multidisciplinary cultural arts center with the goal of promoting, preserving, and providing education on Chicano, native Mexican Latin American and Indian art and culture.
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- Heritage Park
- From their quiet hilltop perch, Heritage Park Victorian Village’s seven Victorian structures peek down at Old Town San Diego’s bustling streets.
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- Marston House
- The Marston House is situated on five acres of landscaped grounds with a formal English Romantic garden.
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- Mission Basilica
- More than 200 years old, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala is the birthplace of Christianity in the far West.
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- Mission San Luis Rey
- “King of the Missions” aptly describes Mission San Luis Rey de Francia. Of the 21 missions sprinkled along California’s coastline, it is the biggest in size and was remarkable for its productivity and large population.
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