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Secrets and Highlights of Balboa Park

Explore a Cultural Treasure with a Local Expert

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

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Sefton Plaza at Founder's Statue

Laurel St. between Balboa Drive and 6th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121

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Contact Info

619-329-9928
info@sandiegowalks.net

Date & Time

Mar 21, 2024 - ongoing
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Recurs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Price

Adults: $49 | Children (6-15) $39

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Getting there

Laurel St. between Balboa Drive and 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92121

Next to Founder’s Plaza statues between 6th Ave and Balboa Drive on Laurel Street at the west entrance of Balboa Park. They are located in the north west corner of Sefton Plaza and are directly across the street from both the Lawn Bowling Club and the Kate Sessions statue.

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The Flower Fields

Mar 1 - May 11, 2025

For more than sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world. The nearly fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that make up the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California, are in bloom for approximately eight to ten weeks each year - from early March through early May - literally bringing the famous fields back to life. This annual burst of color, which has become part of the area’s local heritage, also is one of nature’s official ways of announcing the arrival of spring here in Southern California.

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San Diego County Fair

Jun 11 - Jul 6, 2025

Hot Diggity Dog (and cat and fish and bird)! Whether you've got a furry friend, a scaly sidekick or a feathered flock, we all agree that pets rock! They bring joy, laughter, and a whole lot of love into our lives. They're our snuggle buddies, our adventure partners, and our loyal companions. This summer we'll celebrate the special bonds between humans and their pets. Join us as we turn the dog days of summer into the cat's meow with thrilling rides, challenging games, mouth-watering food, incredible exhibits, and top-notch entertainment at our Summer Pet-tacular!

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Miramar National Cemetery Veterans Memorial Service

May 26, 2025

Miramar National Cemetery's Memorial Day service is free and open to the public, and honors those who gave their lives for our country as part of the U.S. Armed Services.

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Mother’s Day Brunch

May 11, 2025

May 11 | 9:00am – 2:00pm

Join us at Provisional for a special Mother’s Day celebration, featuring a glass of complimentary Moët & Chandon for mom alongside a prix-fixe brunch menu for the family, including carving and dessert stations and a chocolate fountain. Reservations recommended.

$100 per Adult, $34 per Child

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The Flower Fields

Mar 1 - May 11, 2025
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San Diego County Fair

Jun 11 - Jul 6, 2025
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Miramar National Cemetery Veterans Memorial Service

May 26, 2025
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Mother’s Day Brunch

May 11, 2025
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