Whaley House

2476 San Diego Avenue, San Diego CA 92110
Phone: (866) 754-0966

Located at 2476 San Diego Avenue in historic Old Town San Diego, the Whaley House stands today as a classic example of mid-nineteenth century Greek Revival architecture. Formally dedicated as a historic house museum and open to the public, it is one of southern California's most popular visitor destinations. Over 100,000 people visit the Whaley House annually, with guests traveling from across the globe to experience this world-renowned museum.

Owned by the County of San Diego, the Whaley House is managed and operated by Old Town Trolley Tours and is set to reopen Fall 2021. The building was started with the construction of a granary that later became the courtroom. The two-story house and store addition was designed by Thomas Whaley himself and constructed in 1857. It was the first two-story brick edifice in San Diego, and was built from bricks made in Thomas Whaley's own brickyard. Whaley boasted, "My new house, when completed, will be the handsomest, most comfortable and convenient place in town or within 150 miles of here."

The house is currently in the process of a major restoration. Get additional information on the official website.

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