The San Dieguito Heritage Museum was founded in 1988 to preserve the local history of the area. Historic artifacts, records, and stories of the San Dieguito River Area are on display in the museum. Visitors can relive the rich heritage by exploring local stories and photos from the past.

The hands-on experience offers more than just a tour of museum; it also includes discovering a Native American grass hut, viewing a grinding stone exhibit, listening to Native American stories, and sand painting activities. Interactive activities such as churning butter, building a homestead shanty, and bartering in the general store paint a clearer picture as to how the settlers lived, and they are fun for children and adults alike.

450 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024, 760-632-9711

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