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?.

    Balboa Park Explorer Pass

    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...
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  2. A hand holds an annual pass card in front of a domed botanical building with text that reads, "What Will You Explore?.

    Balboa Park Explorer Pass

    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...
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    San Diego Zoo

    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...
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  4. Candlelight: A Tribute to TOOL

    Experience the music of TOOL in a unique candlelit setting at the Fleet Science Center. This 60-minute concert features the Range Ensemble string quartet performing iconic TOOL songs under the gentle glow of candlelight. The event welcomes attendees aged 8 and older, with special accommodations for accessibility.
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  5. Candlelight: A Tribute to Santana

    Experience the music of Santana performed by a string quartet in a unique candlelit setting at the San Diego Natural History Museum. The concert lasts 60 minutes, with doors opening 45 minutes before the show. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone, creating an intimate and...
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  6. Beach Blanket Blastoff

    Beach Blanket Blastoff invites you to a retro 1960s beach party celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a space age twist. The event honors aviation pioneers Seymour “Si” Robin and Clay Lacy with the inaugural Aviation Sword of Excellence. Enjoy live entertainment and support STEM education through this nostalgic and inspiring...
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  7. Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

    Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele is a live musical experience featuring a string quartet performing Adele's music in a candlelit setting. The event takes place at the San Diego Natural History Museum and lasts approximately 60 minutes. It offers an intimate atmosphere with assigned seating and is suitable for audiences...
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  8. Balboa Park Women's History Tour

    Explore Balboa Park’s history with a walking tour that highlights influential women like Kate Sessions, known as the Mother of Balboa Park. The tour starts at 10:00 AM from the Bea Evenson Fountain on the park's east end. This event is organized by the SDHC Center for Women’s History and...
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  9. Brunch at The Nat

    Turn your museum visit into Sunday Funday with the addition of brunch at The Nat. Plan a Sunday visit that includes the full Nat experience, from bones to barnacles to brunch. After you've explored the galleries, head up to the roof to grab a bite and drink while soaking up...
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  10. Film Screening: Love Birds

    Love Birds follows the incredible story of two scientists as they discover lesbian seagulls living on California's Channel Islands, and how their work helped shape LGBTQ+ history. The Nat and the San Diego Bird Alliance are proud to present a special screening of this award-winning film about the unprecedented discovery...
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