Balboa Park, A Cultural Oasis of Spanish Architecture

1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
The buildings in the park are very beautiful
4.5

Introduction

Located in the north of downtown San Diego, Balboa Park is a comprehensive park covering an area of approximately 5.6 square kilometers. Built on a hillside, it features old Spanish architecture, bell towers, gardens, fountains, and lawns. Additionally, there are art markets on weekends, making it the cultural and entertainment center of San Diego. It is suitable for family leisure and entertainment, as well as hiking and cycling. In addition, there are some well-known attractions in the park, such as the San Diego Zoo, the Natural History Museum, and the San Diego Museum of Art. There is also a small "International Park", which includes the Chinese Pavilion.

Must-go rating

Must go
16%
Worth going
67%
Generally
17%

Transportation

67%
Self-driving
Free parking
33%
Taxi/Uber
Address
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Opening hours
The park is open all day. The opening hours of each museum in the park are different. Please check the official website for details. The visitor center is open from 9:30 to 16:30.
Transportation
Can drive there; or take bus routes 7 or 215 to Park Blvd Station, then take bus routes 120 or 3 to 4th/5th & Laurel Station, get off and walk there.