Balboa Park

  1. People gather at an outdoor bar and dining area in the evening; a tall illuminated tower is visible in the background against a dark blue sky.
    Grab a quick bite to keep you going or celebrate a special occasion in style. Balboa Park restaurants offer an array of experiences, all with a beautiful backdrop.
  2. Spring Flowers
    Experience beautiful and colorful displays of flowers all around San Diego in spring, from the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch to the tranquil Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park.
  3. San Diego skyline at sunset with trees in the foreground, a historic viaduct, and an airplane flying in the orange sky.
    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.
  4. 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.
    With so many permanent and touring exhibitions in the park, one day is just not enough. Plan to return and see it all!
  5. 15 Fun and 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...