Timeline
09:00
Walk through the grounds of Mission San Diego de Alcalá. Founded in 1769, this is the site of the first Christian burial and first execution in California. The grounds are quietest right when they open at 09:00, before the midday crowds arrive.
10:00
Head to McGregor, a short walk from the mission. It is a grill and ale house with pool tables and darts. It is a good place to watch sports or just grab a drink and a meal in a relaxed setting.
11:00
Take a short walk to Thrive Park. It is one of the closer parks to the mission area, offering a quiet green space to sit and reflect after your meal. The park is open to the public and provides a peaceful end to the outing.
Local tip
The mission opens at 09:00. McGregor has no listed closing time, but it is a pub atmosphere so it stays open late. Thrive Park is accessible during daylight hours.
Check before you go
- Mission San Diego de Alcalá is open Mo-Su 09:00-16:30.
- McGregors has no listed hours, so check if it is open for your specific meal time.
- Thrive Park is a public park; access is generally during daylight hours.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Diego (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).