Getting to Old Town
Every tour starts in Old Town San Diego, the historic neighborhood just north of Downtown. It is a short ride from almost anywhere visitors stay: Downtown, the Gaslamp, Little Italy, Mission Valley, Pacific Beach, Coronado and La Jolla. Here is how to get there, how long it takes and where to park.
Where we meet
The group meets at Rockin' Baja Lobster – Old Town, 3890 Twiggs St, San Diego, CA 92110. Your booking confirmation has the details for your start time.
Rideshare times to Old Town
| Starting from | Typical rideshare | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Diego / Gaslamp Quarter | 10–15 min | About 4 miles up I-5 |
| Little Italy | 8–12 min | About 3 miles |
| San Diego Airport (SAN) | 8–12 min | About 3 miles |
| Mission Valley / Hotel Circle | 5–10 min | About 2–3 miles |
| Pacific Beach | 10–15 min | About 5 miles |
| Mission Beach | 10–15 min | About 5 miles |
| Coronado | 15–25 min | About 9 miles over the bridge |
| La Jolla | 15–25 min | About 11 miles |
Times are typical Uber or Lyft drive times outside rush hour. Allow extra time on Friday and Saturday evenings and when there is a Padres game or event Downtown. Rideshare is the easiest choice for most guests: the tour includes five full pours of tequila, so plan on not driving home.
Taking the Trolley or train
The Old Town Transit Center is served by the San Diego Trolley Green and Blue Lines, the COASTER and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, plus several MTS bus routes. From the Downtown Trolley stops it is a quick, direct ride. The meeting point is a short walk from the transit center.
Parking in Old Town
Old Town has street parking and several public lots near Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. Spaces fill up fast on weekends and around lunch, so give yourself an extra 15 minutes if you drive, and check posted signs for time limits and fees. If you are joining the tour, leave the car and take a rideshare or the Trolley instead.
Staying nearby
Staying in Old Town? You can walk to the meeting point. Hotels on Hotel Circle and in Mission Valley are a 5–10 minute rideshare away. From Downtown, the Gaslamp and Little Italy, the Trolley or a short rideshare gets you there in about 15 minutes. Guests coming from Coronado, Pacific Beach or La Jolla should plan on 15–25 minutes each way.
All guests must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID.