Stay for the festival

Hotels in San Diego around 31 October to 2 November 2026, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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Editor's tip. The candlelit procession leaves Immaculate Conception Church at 18:00 on 2 November; eat in Old Town before it starts.

Know before you go

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What to eat there

  • Old Town's Mexican restaurants mark the weekend; in 2024 Old Town Mexican Café served a Día de los Muertos menu of al pastor tacos, tamales and champurrado

Good to know

  • The weekend mercado on 31 October and 1 November sells art and crafts rather than food
  • The Catrina Contest is on 1 November; California State Parks runs free guided altar tours (registration required)

Sources: oldtownsandiego.org/ddlm/ · oldtownsandiego.org/flavors-of-tradition-old-...

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Eat your way around San Diego while you are in town

Día de los Muertos in Old Town San Diego runs 31 October to 2 November. These are the food tours and tastings in San Diego to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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