Balboa Park

  1. A hand holds an annual pass card in front of a domed botanical building with text that reads, "What Will You Explore?.
    Unlike any destination in the US, Balboa Park is home to dozens of enriching museums, beautiful gardens, cultural organizations, live performances, restaurants and more! Explore art, science, history, and culture as you make your way through this historic urban park with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass – an affordable and...
  2. A hand holds an annual pass card in front of a domed botanical building with text that reads, "What Will You Explore?.
    Unlike any destination in the US, Balboa Park is home to dozens of enriching museums, beautiful gardens, cultural organizations, live performances, restaurants and more! Explore art, science, history, and culture as you make your way through this historic urban park with your Balboa Park Explorer Pass – an affordable and...
  3. A man and a child observe a polar bear through aquarium glass; the child raises a hand toward the bear while the man smiles and stands beside him.
    You don't need a cape or special powers to be a superhero. Real heroes are people like you who want to make a difference. When you visit the San Diego Zoo, you help fund conservation efforts around the globe. That makes you a hero for wildlife everywhere. Come face-to-face with...
  4. Most Friday nights, the San Diego Natural History Museum stays open until 11 PM with a laid-back atmosphere that feels more like a night out than a museum visit. You can wander through exhibitions at your own pace, drink in hand from one of several bars, then head up to...
  5. Miguel Cerón leads these weekly Latin dance classes covering salsa, merengue, cumbia, banda, bachata, and more at the Centro Cultural de la Raza. The sessions blend detailed instruction with cultural connection, offering a way to move your body while staying rooted in Latinidad. Expect music, community, and a mood boost...
  6. Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World is an exhibition showcasing the work of the renowned photographer and costume designer Cecil Beaton. You will see his iconic fashion and portrait photography, including images of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Queen Elizabeth II. The exhibition spans his career from the 1920s through his award-winning...
  7. Experience an unforgettable evening at the San Diego Zoo Food, Wine and Brew Celebration, where guests 21 and over can sample unlimited bites and sips from more than 100 local restaurants, wineries, and breweries. Enjoy live music, unique animal encounters, and exclusive after-hours access to the zoo’s exhibits. This lively...
  8. Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show brings a fresh, comedic spin to Dickens’s classic tale, blending all the familiar characters and ghosts with playful local humor. This lively production is packed with music, laughter, and theatrical surprises, making it a festive treat for audiences of all ages. Set against...
  9. Embark on an awe-inspiring journey from sea to shining sea in America the Beautiful, a celebration of the land's vast and varied beauty and a tribute to those who work to protect it. Showing at the Fleet Science Center for two weeks only.