Balboa Park

  1. Front entrance of a natural history museum with banners, stairs, and several people sitting or walking outside.

    San Diego Natural History Museum

    For 150 years, the San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) in Balboa Park has been a gathering place for nature lovers to learn, discover, and share their appreciation for this amazing place we call home. It’s where the natural world of Southern California and the Baja California Peninsula comes...
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  2. A giant panda with black and white fur looks forward while sitting, with a blurred natural background.

    San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

    San Diego Zoo Global is a conservation organization dedicated to the science of saving endangered species worldwide. San Diego Zoo Global operates three world-class facilities: the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. Our conservation work takes place locally...
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  3. An older man, a young boy, and a younger man sit at a table indoors; the boy and man hold small objects to their eyes while the older man smiles.

    Fleet Science Center

    The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future. The Fleet is San Diego's science center, bringing together the community, empowering educators and offering meaningful experiences that embrace the power of science and impact the world around us...
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  5. Tours through Balboa Park

    Tours through Balboa Park

    Experience Balboa Park like never before. Knowledgeable volunteers and rangers will entertain and educate as they guide you through trails, flora and architecture of this historic and beautiful park.
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  7. Colorful outdoor art studio with painted walkway, potted plants, tiled roofs, and a large “ART STUDIOS” sign above an archway on a sunny day.

    Balboa Park Shopping

    Whether you are looking for interesting items from around the globe or gifts that are uniquely San Diego, Balboa Park is a shopper’s paradise.
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  8. Two people run down a street lined with palm trees and historic buildings, with a tall tower in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Balboa Park Recreation

    From leisurely strolls to hiking, biking, golf and more, Balboa Park is the place to get your steps in and your heart rate up.
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  10. People gather in an outdoor courtyard with tables and umbrellas near historic buildings and a domed structure under a clear sky.

    Balboa Park Performing Arts

    Known as a launching pad for Broadway Shows, developing up-and-coming talent, and a favorite tour stop for established stars, Balboa Park offers rewarding experiences at a host of intimate venues.
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