Los Penasquitos
First land grant includes 1823 adobe ranch house. Enlarged in 1862, as the home of a Yankee river boat captain and his wife, the niece of California's last Mexican governor, Pio Pico. 619 694 3049

Serra Museum
Site of first Mission in California, founded by Junipero Serra in 1769.
619 297 3258

San Pasqual
Gen. Pico attacked the occupational forces of Gen. Kearny here in 1846. Visitors Center interprets the Battle and its place in Mexican War. 760 489 0076

Rancho Guajome
Hacienda depicts unique example of Anglo-Hispanic architecture. This rambling 22 room adobe ranch house is National Historic Landmark. 619 694 3049

Mission San Luis Rey
Number 18 of the original 21 Missions is known as "King of Missions". Incredible artifacts collection of Native American, Spanish Mission, Mexican Secularization and American Military periods. 760 757 3651

Mission San Juan Capistrano
This is number 7 of the original 21 Missions founded by Spain and is National Historic Landmark. "Jewel of Missions" houses a museum and maintains one of the oldest buildings in California. 949 493 4700

Mission Trails Park
Over 40 miles of trails to explore San Diego's indigenous plants and native environment. Beautiful, historic Dam open daily. 619 668 3275

Mission San Diego de Alcala
"Mother of Missions" is is the first in the chain of 21 and contains beautifully restored church, gardens and beautiful artifacts from original inhabitant. 619 281 8449

Cabrillo National Monument
Overlooks the site of first European expedition to explore West coast landing of Juan Cabrillo in 1542. 144-acres contain one of the original West coast lighthouses, together with remnants of WWI and WWII coastal fortifications. Great place to watch gray whales and see fantastic tide pools. 619 557 5450

San Diego Natural History Museum