Presidio Park

Rich in cultural history, the lush Presidio Park is where San Diego began. The glorious attraction was a shelter for the natives for several centuries, first occupied by the Kumeyaay people. Stretched across 40 acres, the magnificent park encompasses what remains of the San Diego Mission and the San Diego Presidio at present. A national park today, the Presidio has been witness to military forts, mission buildings, wood houses, crude stockades, military quarters, and a cemetery. Although none of the original structures can be found now, the open space has been honoured as a National Historic Landmark in 1960.

Gorgeous as it is, the popular tourist spot offers mesmerizing views of the city that surrounds it, the endless Pacific Ocean, and the San Diego River Valley. The stretch of bright green land is always open for quaint picnics, providing the ideal playground for children. Several people also use the park to host special events like weddings and birthdays.

The iconic Junipero Serra Museum, exhibiting the artifacts collected during the several archaeological excavations on the site, is located at Presidio Park. The museum chronicles the history of San Diego and draws in art lovers and history enthusiasts in large numbers.