About Old Town Amtrak Station
Old Town Amtrak Station, located on Taylor Street in the Old Town area of San Diego, is one of three Amtrak Pacific Surfliner stops in the city. Within walking distance of Old Town San Diego, it is served by the San Diego Trolley, Coaster Commuter rail services, and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus lines. The station is across the street from Old Town San Diego Historic Park. Be sure to get to the station early to plan a quick visit there.
Fun Fact: San Diego is the earliest Spanish settlement in California. Its natural harbor was named St. Didacus in the early 1600s, meaning San Diego in the native tongue.
Things to Do near Old Town Amtrak Station
There are many interesting things to do near the Old Town Amtrak Station in San Diego. You’ll find something to tickle the fancy of everyone in the family, and restaurants to satisfy even those pickier eaters you brought along. Here are some suggestions from Bounce to get you started.
- Enjoy a trolley tour through Old Town
- Consider an all-day excursion to Valle de Guadalupe
- Take a tour of the oldest haunted house in America, the Whaley House.
- See the Old Adobe Chapel, a city-owned museum
- Don't miss the Sheriff's Museum
- Explore Heritage Park and even pan for gold
- Shop until you drop in San Diego’s best shopping environments
Transit Options near Old Town Amtrak Station
- Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner commuter and intercity rail service
- San Diego Trolley: Greenline
- San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus line: routes 8,9,10, 28, 30, 35, 44, 88, 105, and 150
Luggage Storage near Old Town Amtrak Station
Old Town Amtrak Station area in San Diego is a busy place to visit. Carrying bags while exploring is a sure signal to pickpockets that you’re a tourist. Let a Bounce partner near the station reduce that risk by storing your stuff while you’re here.
Luggage Storage Options near Old Town Amtrak Station
- Epicurean San Diego: This is the ultimate culinary outing for your family, friends, business associates. Let Bounce stash your stuff while you sample the offerings.
- Old town San Diego State Historic Park: Take a trip through Old San Diego. Experience both historical and culinary delights of the area.
- Old Town Model Railroad Depot: Take a trip back to the 1950s, remembering trains, restaurants, cars, and drive-ins from your childhood. Let Bounce stash your stuff while you look back.
- USS Midway Museum: Walk the decks of the country’s longest-serving aircraft carrier in the 20th century. Bounce will store your bags for this trip through history.
- Old Town Trading Company: Stash your stuff with Bounce to lighten your load and then browse this quaint, picturesque gift shop for Mexican-style trinkets and merchandise.
- Cousin’s Candy Shop: Enjoy melt-in-your-mouth taffy and chocolates guaranteed to please even the pickiest pallet. Let Bounce store your bags while you sample and savor.
- Bazaar del Mundo (San Diego): Shop ‘til you drop these in colorful and unique shops and boutiques. Don’t worry about those bags, Bounce will store them while you browse.
