The Kumeyaay people lived in present-day San Diego for about 9,000 years before the first Portuguese explorer, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, arrived in 1542. Where his ships landed is now a State Historical Park. The site is considered to be the “Birthplace of California.” Old Town features recreated buildings from the years 1821 through 1872. Explore a blacksmith shop, a stable, houses (called casas), a one room schoolhouse, an adobe chapel and several museums.
