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Your guide to San Diego's Balboa Park, including world-class museums, gardens, attractions, performances, and the San Diego Zoo.
Discover a world of art and culture and explore a diverse collection of rich history and creativity in renowned museums in Balboa Park.
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Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California. [3] [4] Placed in reserve in 1835, the park's site is one of the oldest in the United States dedicated to public recreational use. The park hosts various museums, theaters, restaurants, and the San Diego Zoo.
Experience the steeped history of Balboa Park and learn how city leaders developed this barren land into the masterpiece it is today. Balboa Park is central to the story of San Diego.
Discover Balboa Park's iconic landmarks, stunning vistas and hidden historic gems.
Discover the wonders of Balboa Park and save money! Park Annual Passes, One Day, Multi-Day Explorer and Multi-Day Pass/Zoo Combos can be purchased online at Balboa Park Explorer. Explorer passes can also be purchased within Balboa Park at participating museums and at the Balboa Park Visitors Center.
Jun 7, 2023 · Named after the Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa and designated a National Historic Landmark, Balboa Park covers 1,200 acres near downtown San Diego. The first trees (for beautification) were planted in the park by botanist and landscape architect Kate Sessions, in 1892.
Apr 24, 2022 · Your ultimate guide for taking kids to Balboa Park. What to see, what's free, what to do, where to eat and where to play for the best day!
Visitors will find eleven free parking lots with handicap parking spaces across the Park that offer easy access to cultural institutions, attractions, and experiences with accessible parking spots and designated pick-up and drop-off stops for the Park’s tram.
