Cocktails in Historic Places 1 Year Anniversary Party!

One year ago this month, we kicked off Cocktails in Historic Places at one of San Diego's most haunted places. This year, we will be celebrating our anniversary with a tour of the single most haunted locale in America's Finest City: The Whaley House.

Please join us as we celebrate one year of Cocktails in Historic Places and learn about some of the more spine-tingling aspects of Old Town San Diego History.

We will meet at a Cafe Pacifica, a terrific seafood and Italian restaurant that has been a fixture of Old Town for nearly 30 years, despite being located right next to San Diego's oldest cemetery. Yes, I mean that quite literally. Glance out the restaurant windows and you're peering over leaning headstones, elaborate wrought iron plot enclosures and gnarled oak trees. But we will be doing more than glancing out the windows. After a few cocktails and socializing, we will joining Jay McKibben, our presentor for the evening, at the cemetery gates. He will introduce us to some of El Campo Santo's illustrious -- and sometimes infamous -- permanent residents.

SO MUCH FOR THE TRICKS . . . HERE'S THE TREAT:

Stick around until 9:00, if you dare, and receive a special, half-price tour of the Whaley House just a short stroll away. ($5 per ticket instead of $10)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please arrive at Café Pacifica 7:00 if you intend to take the tour. We will need a headcount (and your $5 ticket fee in cash) in order to purchase tour tickets in advance. I am afraid we cannot guarantee you a spot on the tour otherwise. This is a busy season for the Whaley house (for obvious reasons). All ticket proceeds go to directly to the Whaley House. Cocktails in Historic Places does not keep any monies collected.

WHAT TO WEAR

Black - We ask that you wear black to honor any restless spirits we may encounter.

No Costumes. Hats Encouraged. - Because of the short walk to the Whaley House, and the close quarters within, we have opted not to don costumes as originally planned. So, as per usual, cocktail attire is requested, and vintage cocktail attire (and hats!) are heartily encouraged.

PARKING NEAR CAFE PACIFICA

Don't be intimidated by Old Town Parking! There are actually quite a few options.

Drive Past Cafe Pacifica on San Diego Avenue (heading northwest) and make a left (at the stop sign) onto Conde Street (heading southwest).

After making a left, there are two parking garages within 1/2 block on Conde Street.

Old Town Corral on the left (south side of Conde street) has 2-hours free and is $3.00 for parking after that. Look for a sign painted like a big Mexican Flag with Red, White, and Green stripes. Entrance is just underneath that. You can't miss it!

The other parking lot is on the right (north side, under Cafe Coyote) has 2-hours free and is $3.00 for parking after that.

There is an overflow parking in a lot behind Cafe Pacifica. Drive behind the restaurant, proceed up the road (past the cemetery on your right) and you will see a lot on your right that says "Customer Parking Only".