The William Heath Davis House
Building settlements and colonizing San Diego is no easy feat, regardless of the era. But way back in 1850, William Heath Davis attempted to do just that. By purchasing 160 acres of land, he was able to build a warehouse, construct a large wharf, and ...
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The Whaley House
The Whaley House gets its name from the residence's previous owners, the Whaley family. Built for them back in 1857, the grand home is known throughout San Diego as having witnessed more history than any other building in the city.One of the abso ...
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Old Point Loma Lighthouse
Located at the mouth of the San Diego Bay, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse was in service for 36 years before being decommissioned. Built in 1855, the Old Point Loma once had the distinction of having the highest elevation of any lighthouse while it wa ...
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Julian Cemetery
With the search for gold came also death; such is the history behind the Julian Pioneer Cemetery. Burial grounds like these are becoming more decrepit with each passing year, and this one is no different.Perhaps its rustic atmosphere is the compe ...
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Hotel Del Coronado
Ah, yes, the Hotel del Coronado. Boy, does it have a story to tell. This “hotel of the crowned” is aptly named, as guests can today expect to spend anywhere from $600 to $3500 a night for any of its 757 rooms. Built in 1888, this extravagant hote ...
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Horton Grand Hotel
Built back in 1887 by architects Comstock & Trotsche, the original Grand Horton hotel was part of a building boom that followed after San Diego opened their first transcontinental railroad connection in 1885.This was an industrious time for S ...
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El Campo Santo Cemetery
At only half an acre in total size, El Campo Santo, or the holy field, is one of the smallest cemeteries you’ll find in California. About the size of a small gas station parking lot, it is comprised of white wooden crosses throughout, with certain ...
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Cosmopolitan Hotel
Built in 1827 and 1829, the Cosmopolitan Hotel was originally designed to be a home for Don Juan Bandini, a cattle rancher with a colorful past. Bandini was said to exemplify Mexi-Cali culture from that era. Cattle ranching was his livelihood and ser ...
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Berkeley Steam Ferry
When you hear about haunted boats, the Titanic is probably what springs to most folks’ minds. While they both struck objects during their voyages and saw death aboard their respective vessels, any similarities end there. The Titanic is famous for c ...
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Top 10 Most Haunted Places in San Diego
San Diego is a city the home of more than one million people. Before that, it was one of the oldest colonies in North America founded in 1542 by the Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. This set the stage for what might have led to the inception ...
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