Thank you for choosing Old Town San Diego State Historic Park as your field trip destination!

Booking for the 2025-2026 school year will open on August 1st!

The park's K-12 programs are aligned with California State Standards and are taught by our Interpretive Staff. For any questions about program offerings, please email Oldtown.sandiego@parks.ca.gov

We look forward to seeing you and your students at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park!


 

About the Programs

Self-Guided School Groups

Review the Self-Guided School Visit section below. 

  • Select the day and time of your visit.
    • You are able to select multiple days if you plan on coming more than once this school year. 
  • When prompted, complete the intake form with your contact information and details about your school. 
  • Once you "Confirm Appointment", you will receive an email confirming the details you submitted. 
  • Two weeks before your visit the Old Town Education Team will email you with additional details about your trip such as confirming which museums will be open. 

Parking is free in the park up to 4 hours. Bus parking is NOT provided for self-guided school groups.


For additional resources to bring with you on your self-guided tour check out our Self-Guided page. 

Guided School Groups 

Review the Guided School Group options below:

  • California Time Travelers Program
    • Designed for 4th graders.
  • Explore the Past Tour
    • Grades: K-12.
  • Blacksmith Experience 
    • Grades: K-12. 

*multiple programs can be scheduled in the same day, see available days and times below* 

  • Select the day and time of your visit. 
  • When prompted, complete the intake form with your contact information and details about your school. 
  • Once you "Confirm Appointment", you will receive an email confirming the details you submitted. 
  • The Old Town Education Team will send your contract and invoice shortly.
    • A non-refundable 50% deposit and signed contract are due within 10 business days of booking your field trip. 
    • Your final payment is due 10 business days before the date of your program/tour/experience. 
  • Two weeks before your visit the Old Town Education Team will email you with additional details about your trip such as what to bring, and bus or car parking. 

Please email the Old Town Education Team at Oldtown.sandiego@parks.ca.gov if you have any questions or concerns.

Booking Policy

We ask that you book a minimum of 5 weeks in advance to ensure proper staffing of your program.

If you feel you cannot meet these requirements, please email Oldtown.sandiego@parks.ca.gov


 

 Self-Guided School Visit 


 

California Time Travelers Program 

 


 

Explore the Past Tour


 

Blacksmith Experience