In an effort to establish a town on San Diego’s waterfront in 1850, San Franciscan William Heath Davis begins developing land near what is now the foot of Market Street. For his own family, Davis builds a pre-framed lumber “salt box” house, one of the first residences in town. The Oldest surviving structure in San Diego was actually built on the East Coast and shipped around Cape Horn. After an economic depression causes Davis’ venture to fail, his town becomes known as “Rabbitville” after its principal inhabitants.
Enjoy a fascinating walking tour of “Rabbitville”, now known as our unique and eclectic Historic Gaslamp Quarter. Take a guided stroll through time as you admire restored Victorian-era buildings like The William Heath Davis House mentioned above, restaurants, cafes, art galleries, boutiques, shops, nightclubs and more. Learn the fascinating history of this remarkable area, and enjoy fantastic photo opportunities of the beautiful Victorian architecture. This is a tour you do not want to miss! All details of your tour are emailed directly to you after booking.
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