Whaley House Museum - San Diego, California

Whaley House Museum
2476 San Diego Avenue
San Diego, California
619.297.7511
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Located in historic Old Town San Diego, the Whaley House stands today as a classic example of mid-nineteenth century Greek Revival architecture. Formally dedicated as a historic house museum on May 25, 1960 and open to the public ever since, it is one of southern California's most popular visitor destinations.

Julian, California

An historic gold mining town, located about 1 hour east of San Diego, Julian is a town that takes its old west heritage seriously. Plenty of shopping, restaurants, art galleries and even wine tasting makes Julian a great home base for exploring rural southern California. Here are some of the interesting historic sites in this old west town:

Julian Cemetery Association
Julian, California
760.765.1641

Julian Black Historical Society
2024 Third Street
Julian, California
760.765.1120

Julian Historical Society Office
2133 Fourth Street

Julian Jail
The two-cell jail, built in 1914, served as classy overnight accommodations for town drunks. For a time the jail contained the only indoor toilet in Julian.
Corner of C and Fourth Streets

Julian Pioneer Museum
2811 Washington Street
Julian, California
760.765.0227

Julian Town Hall and Walking Tour Maps
2129 Main Street
Julian, California
760.765.1857

Spencer Valley School
4414 Highway 78/79
Julian, California
760.765.0336