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Your guide to San Diego's Balboa Park, including world-class museums, gardens, attractions, performances, and the San Diego Zoo.
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre (490 ha) historic urban cultural park in San Diego, California, United States. [3] [4] In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts , gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the San Diego Zoo .
Balboa Park Explorer Pass; Recommendations; COVID-19 Safety Measures; Visitor’s Center; Hotels & Packages; Amenities; Park Rules; FAQS; Park Map & Directions; Groups & Camps
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.
Balboa Park began as 1400 acres of land set aside in 1868 by San Diego civic leaders. Known then as “City Park”, the scrub-filled mesa that overlooked present-day Downtown San Diego sat without formal landscaping or development for more than 20 years.
Balboa Park is a cultural oasis that includes 18 museums, numerous beautiful gardens and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. At 1,200 acres, Balboa Park is one of North America’s most renowned urban parks and a must-see on any visit to San Diego.
Plan My Visit. The Balboa Park Cultural District is an approximately 400-acre area nestled within Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre city and regional park sitting on unceded Kumeyaay land in San Diego, California, and one of the most visited attractions in Southern California by people in and outside of the state.
