In 1542 the Spanish first came to what is now San Diego, but settlement did not start until 1769. In 1821 Mexico won independence from Spain, and along with it, California. In 1848 the Mexican War saw the annexation of California to the United States.
From about 1868, San Diego's "New Town" began to be built in what is now downtown San Diego. This led to a general decline of Old Town up until 1969 --the 200th anniversary of San Diego-- when the city's Bicentennial celebration returned Old Town to the public eye, and to the heart of San Diego.
Old Town San Diego is now a state historical park holding a number of original adobe dwellings a beautiful Historical Sight with many places to visit.
From about 1868, San Diego's "New Town" began to be built in what is now downtown San Diego. This led to a general decline of Old Town up until 1969 --the 200th anniversary of San Diego-- when the city's Bicentennial celebration returned Old Town to the public eye, and to the heart of San Diego.
Old Town San Diego is now a state historical park holding a number of original adobe dwellings a beautiful Historical Sight with many places to visit.
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Wonderful area. It has gotten very expensive over the years. I love it here though. No weather like it in the world Im told.