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Nat at Night

It's four floors of TGIF. Explore the Museum after hours every Friday this summer. Enjoy access to all exhibitions, pop-up programming, and our rooftop patio for food and drinks.

San Diego Natural History Museum
1788 El Prado Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101

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Date & Time

Jun 14 - Sep 6, 2024
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Recurs every Friday

Price

Half-price admission

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Heiva San Diego

Aug 2 - Aug 4, 2024

Heiva San Diego, a Polynesian celebration representing Tahiti as the bridge between French Polynesia and the US and sharing our culture with the community. August 5th and 6th, celebrating our 13th year. We invite you to join us in Dancing, Drumming, and Dreams.

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Brothels, Bites and Booze

Mar 22 - ongoing

Brothels, Bites, and Booze is a fun and innovative tour that lets you explore the Gaslamp Quarter, the heart of America’s finest city. Experience what makes this city one of the top destinations for dining, shopping, and nightlife. Learn the secrets behind the district’s historic buildings as you to travel back in time to the post-Gold Rush era as thousands arrived in the port town of San Diego. This popular Gaslamp Quarter food tour will not only satisfy your taste buds, but your curiosity, too!

A walking history tour of San Diego’s thriving New Town
Indulge your senses and taste original flavors from favorite restaurants.
Listen to stories about the scandals of the Stingaree District.
Learn some of the history that they don't teach you in a classroom!

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California Tower

Jan 16, 2024 - ongoing

Enjoy a uniquely-San Diego experience at one of our city’s most iconic historic landmarks. Make the climb on a guided tour that highlights the origins of Balboa Park and the histories of some of the many diverse communities that call the region home. All tours culminate in breathtaking 360-degree views of San Diego from the Tower’s eighth-floor viewing deck–from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Cuyamaca Mountains in the east, and beyond.

 Learn more about the California Tower, what to expect on a tour, and get a sneak peek of the views at CaliforniaTower.org.

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Secrets and Highlights of Balboa Park

Mar 21, 2024 - ongoing

Explore one of the country’s best urban cultural parks. Balboa Park has a bit of everything, including grand architecture, diverse museums, cultural institutions, and captivating gardens. You will visit spots that even locals don’t know about.

Tour Highlights

Discover the inspiring, quirky, and fascinating history of one of the nation’s largest urban cultural parks
Uncover historical and architectural treasures hiding in plain sight
Explore a botanical garden’s vibrant collection of more than 2,100 plants
Learn about the early 20th century expositions that shaped Balboa Park
Find the best spots to photograph Balboa Park’s beautiful Spanish colonial revival architecture

PRIVATE TOURS ARE AVAILABLE. CLICK "TICKETS" FOR DETAILS

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Events

Heiva San Diego

Aug 2 - Aug 4, 2024
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Brothels, Bites and Booze

Mar 22 - ongoing
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California Tower

Jan 16, 2024 - ongoing
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Secrets and Highlights of Balboa Park

Mar 21, 2024 - ongoing
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