San Diego Attractions

Villa Montezuma

1925 K St

San Diego, CA

Tel. 619/239-2211

This exquisite mansion just southeast of downtown was built in 1887 for internationally acclaimed musician and author Jesse Shepard. Lush with Victoriana, it features more stained glass than most churches are blessed with; windows depict Mozart, Beethoven, Sappho, Rubens, St. Cecilia (patron saint of musicians), and other notables. The striking ceilings are of Lincrusta Walton -- pressed canvas coated with linseed oil, a forerunner of linoleum, which never looked this good...

Read full review

- Frommer's

Critic's rating
Frommer's

Average User Ratings

Be the first to submit a rating.

Attributes

Price Range: Admission $5 adults; $4 seniors, military, and students; $2 children 6-17; free for children 5 and under

Transportation: Bus: 3, 3A, 5, or 16. By car, follow Market St. east, turn right on 20th St., and follow it to K St

Open Hours: Fri-Sun 10am-4:30pm

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Know something we don't? Update Listing