Timeline
10:00
Start your walk through Fiesta de Reyes. The grounds are open early, and you can enjoy the atmosphere with strolling musicians and flowers before the crowds arrive.
10:10
Visit the Whaley House. Arriving at 10:00 AM lets you see the period furnishings and the north room, which served as the County Courthouse in 1869, in the quietest part of the day.
11:00
Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Hotel
Head to the Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Hotel for lunch. Dine in the garden amid flowers, trees, and fountains in the building built by Juan Bandini in 1829.
11:40
End the visit at Hungry's Kitchen & Tap for a drink or a light bite. It is close by and offers a relaxed spot to unwind after your historical tour.
Local tip
The Whaley House is open from 10:00 AM, so starting then avoids the midday heat and crowds. The Cosmopolitan is open until 10:00 PM, giving you plenty of time for lunch.
Check before you go
- Whaley House hours: Winter Sun-Tue 10AM-4:30PM, Thu-Sat 10AM-9:30PM. Summer Daily 10AM-9:00PM.
- Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Hotel hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00.
- Hungry's Kitchen & Tap has Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3PM-6:30PM if you prefer a drink during that window.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Diego (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).