Today in Old Town This uniquely Californian town offers visitors a chance to step back in time to the nineteenth century. This cultural and historic area is a virtual mecca for shopping, fine dining. Old Town has something for the entire family within its one-and-a-half mile boundaries.   There are over 15 historic sites in all, some of which, are now home to interesting retail shops. In the park you will find merchandise unique to San Diego and Old Town. From Cousin’s Candy where you can watch them pull taffy to Toby’s Candle Shop where you can make your own candles, the park is not to be missed. The Johnson House specializing in millinary, Alvarado Provisions with it’s unique gourmet foods; Captain Fitch’s Mercantile carries a nice selection of books and historic reproductions making the park a great place to visit and shop.You will want to visit all the stores in the park to make sure that you don’t miss something memorable like the vintage reproduction at Racine & Laramie complete with the familiar “cigar store Indian” to greet you from the porch.   Also located within the state park, Plaza del Pasado is a fun, historic atmosphere where you can journey through San Diego’s past from 1821—1872. Enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine prepared by expert chefs at a variety of great restaurants. It includes 11 retail stores and an education center which hosts fun-filled games, activities and special events.   If you are looking for unique gifts or souvenirs, a wide variety of shops are ready to tempt you. The SOHO Museum Shop offers historic reproductions, gifts, souvenirs, and books from early California to the mid twentieth century; Del Sol's offers sun powered products that change color in the sun; Tolers' Leather the authentic hand made leather shop; the Indian Arts Center, and Four Winds Trading are great places for Indian jewelry and art; Ideal Eyeware for all your eye wear products; the Red Hat Store and Stampaholics for truely unique items; Variations, Old Towns best kept secret for impoorts; artistic handmade jewelry from Celebrity Gems & Jewelry; the Old Town Market Place is where you discover the festival atmosphere with local artists and entertainment and catch the Old Town Trolley Tours which will take you on any number of San Diego tours. The new Bazaar del Mundo Shops present a visual feast rich in authentic Mexican hand-painted tile, wrought iron, richly decorated walls, tiled staircases and vendor carts overflowing with handcrafted Mexican flowers. discover authentic and eclectic folk art, fashion, and home décor in vibrant colors and natural textures at Bazaar Del Mundo Shops. And don’t miss the tequila museum at El Agave, on San Diego Avenue. Once you’ve enjoyed the flavors of Old Town you can venture out to indulge in a unique shopping experience and pick up some of the regional food products to take home with you and prepare the very meals you enjoyed while on vacation.   For visitors looking for historic sites, authentic cuisine, fine dining and unique shopping, Old Town is the place to find it!
		Retail THE VILLAGE OF OLD TOWN Covered Wagon Churchill Cigar Lounge Del Sol of San Diego La Paloma SOHO Museum Whaley House BAZAAR DEL MUNDO Ariana Artes de Mexico Laurel Birch Gallerita Libros Quatemala Shop The Gallery The Design Center The Kitchen and Dining Shop Treasures OLD TOWN MARKET La Paloma La Sirena Silver Desire Home Accessories Old Town Gift Company Publito Cuetzalan Colores de Aztlan Endless Summer Shop Love My Pet Celia's Fashion Dolls Route 66 Collectibles FIESTA DE REYES STATE HISTORIC PARK Alvarado Provisions Bailey & McGuire Pottery Cousin's Old Town Candy Shop Old Town General Store Racine & Laramie Tobacco San Diego House The Johnson House The Tin Smith Toby's Candle Shop Toler's Boot and Shoe Toler's Leather