Campus Walking Tours
Developed as part of San Diego State University’s 125th anniversary celebration, "Historic Walking Tours of SDSU: Celebrating 125 Years with 12.5 Slightly Scholarly Strolls" features 12.5 unique walking tours designed to showcase the people, places, and stories that have shaped the campus over the past 125 years. Whether your interests lie in art or sport, nature or architecture, military or protest, there is a specific campus stroll for you. So strap on your shoes and join the adventure; historic murals, hidden plaques, and even dinosaur footprints are intricately nestled within the fascinating landscape of SDSU.
Explore the Tours
Walking Tours Book
"Historic Walking Tours of SDSU" presents all 12.5 tours in a richly illustrated guide to the university’s history, landmarks, and culture.
Interactive Online Tours
Explore the tours online through SDSU Alumni’s digital experience featuring interactive maps and audio narration.
Collaborative Tours
Black Excellence Historical Tour
Created in partnership with the Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center, the Black Excellence Historical Tour invites visitors to reflect upon, honor, and celebrate SDSU’s rich African American history.
State Lately: Historic Walking Tours of SDSU
By Seth Mallios
SDSU Magazine, Fall 2023 Issue
Ways to Give
Our history is more than the past; it is the living foundation of our communities. Please join us in supporting SDSU’s cultural and historical legacies. Your gift protects our history, funds cultural preservation, and ensures that these stories inspire future generations.
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Top banner image: The koi in Scripps Pond were planned; the turtles were not. (Photo credit: Seth Mallios).
