Thank you for choosing Old Town San Diego State Historic Park as your field trip destination!
Booking for the 2026-2027 school year will open at the end of August! To be added to the list to be notified as soon as dates have posted please email oldtown.sandiego@parks.ca.gov
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!
Please note that the 2026/2027 school year is the final year the Explore the Past tour will be offered. We look forward to offering additional programs and tours specific to different grade levels in 2027/2028.
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.
- Payments may be made via check or debit/credit card. More information provided once invoice and contract are created.
- 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