1. Heritage Park Bed & Breakfast Inn
City: Old Town, CA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (619) 299-6832, (800) 995-2470
Address: 2470 Heritage Park Row
Description: This magnificent 1889 Queen Anne mansion has 12 antiques-filled guest rooms and suites featuring feather beds, claw-foot tubs, whirlpools, and robes so fluffy, you’ll hate to take them off.Heritage Park is the centerpiece of a collection of Victorian mansions located on a hill above historic Old Town, one of San Diego’s favorite visitors’ destinations. Peace and quiet are the norm, yet the bustle of shops, restaurants, and the theater are just steps away. It’s a great place for a family vacation because of its proximity to Old Town, and children are welcome here, but leave the pets at home. Since 1992 owners Nancy and Charles Helsper have delighted their guests with a full candlelight breakfast, as well as afternoon tea on the veranda. Should you opt for an evening in, classic films are shown nightly in the sitting room. The Drawing Room, a professionally designed and decorated room, is a romantic fantasy come true, complete with soft colors, lighting, and fabrics and a whirlpool for two. It’s so romantic, it practically whispers in your ear. Some rooms are wheelchair accessible.
2. Thomas Jefferson School Of Law
City: Old Town, CA
Category: Education
Telephone: (619) 297-9700
Address: 2121 San Diego Avenue
Description: Founded in 1969, Thomas Jefferson School of Law is a private, nonprofit, independent law school whose mission is to provide legal education to a diverse array of students. The campus is located in Old Town and consists of two Spanish-style buildings that overlook San Diego Harbor.Dedicated to individualized instruction, class sizes at Thomas Jefferson average fewer than 30 students. Faculty and administration recognize that law school is a stressful experience, thus they provide maximum accessibility and many support services to help provide students with the necessary skills to successfully complete their course of study.Special programs include a Judicial Internship Program that permits students to clerk for federal and state judges, and Field Placement Programs that provide opportunities for working with attorneys in public agencies such as the district attorney’s office. Thomas Jefferson offers a three-year full-time or four-year part-time program.
3. Bazaar Del Mundo
City: Old Town, CA
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (619) 296-3161
Address: 4133 Taylor Street
Description: The popular and profitable concession started by Diane Powers was moved to its new location after losing its 20-plus-year concession at Old Town State Historic Park to the New York-based company Delaware North in 2004. The colorful clothing, home accessories, and handicrafts shops are complemented by a book shop specializing in Latin American themes and by Guadalajara restaurant-bar.