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Balboa Park
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre urban cultural park in the heart of San Diego, home to 17 museums, performing arts venues, beautiful gardens, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture creates one of the most stunning park settings in the country.
Hours
Park open 24/7. Museums typically 10am-5pm, hours vary.
Cost
Free park entry. Museums $15-25 each. Zoo from $67.
Distance from OB
6 miles
Best For
families, culture lovers, photographers
Highlights
San Diego Zoo 17 museums Botanical Building & Lily Pond Spanish Village Art Center Japanese Friendship Garden
Tips from Locals
- Residents get free museum admission on rotating Tuesdays
- The Botanical Building and Timken Museum of Art are always free
- December Nights is a massive free holiday festival in early December
- Park in the free lots off Park Blvd or take the bus from downtown
Location
- Address
- 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
- Neighborhood
- Downtown San Diego
- Website
- Visit Official Site
Getting There
Bus Routes
MTS Routes 2, 3, 7, 11, 35, 120, 215, and more
Trolley
Multiple trolley stations throughout downtown (Blue, Green, Orange, Silver lines)
From Ocean Beach
6 miles drive. Check the full transit guide for details.
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