Balboa Park

  1. A woman with a red scarf carries a smiling girl in a blue jacket on her shoulders in front of bright holiday lights at night.

    Jungle Bells

    12/19/25 - 12/23/25 and 12/25/25 - 1/4/26 Experience the magic and the spirit of the holiday season at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Join us for the return of Jungle Bells, when we light up the night until 8 p.m. with amazing entertainment and merry experiences. Bring the whole family...
    Read More
  2. Aerial view of Balboa Park’s Spreckels Organ Pavilion in San Diego, with city skyline and a plane flying overhead in the background.

    Balboa Park Must Sees

    Balboa Park is San Diego's cultural heart and a vibrant symbol of the city. And as the park has developed and expanded, multiple museums and attractions within the park have come to represent San Diego in their own right.
    Read More
  5. San Diego skyline at sunset with trees in the foreground, a historic viaduct, and an airplane flying in the orange sky.

    Balboa Park

    Visit the largest urban park in North America. Balboa Park in San Diego is filled with cultural treasures, architectural grandeur, stunning gardens & award-winning performing arts.
    Read More
  6. A person stands in front of a large wall display filled with many small framed photographs in a spacious, modern gallery with three black benches.

    Balboa Park Museums

    With so many permanent and touring exhibitions in the park, one day is just not enough. Plan to return and see it all!
    Read More
  7. 15 Fun and Free Things to Do in Balboa Park

    15 Fun & Free Things to Do in Balboa Park

    San Diego’s beautiful Balboa Park beckons visitors with its 18 museums, striking Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, gorgeous gardens and sprawling green spaces. But you don’t need to spend a lot of money to find a whole lot of fun at this 1,200-acre wonderland in the heart of San Diego. Here...
    Read More