Balboa Park

There's plenty of free parking available inside, and we recommend the Organ Pavilion Parking Lot (located at the intersection of Pan American Road and Presidents Way). This location is centrally located within the park, very close to several key attractions. The park boasts a wealth of museums and gardens, and exploring them all requires ample time, so plan your visit based on your preferences and availability. For a quick tour, an hour or two is plenty.

Balboa Park is a renowned cultural park in San Diego, showcasing Baroque and Gothic architecture. Admission is free. Within the park are attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, the National Museum of Natural History, and the San Diego Museum of Art. It also includes a small "Parque des Nations" (Parc des Nations), which houses the China Pavilion. This comprehensive park boasts ancient Spanish architecture, a clock tower, gardens, fountains, and lawns, making it ideal for hiking and cycling.

Completed in 1838, Balboa Park is one of the earliest public parks in the United States and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Comprising 15 museums, three theaters, and eight gardens of varying sizes, it is known as the "largest urban cultural park in the United States." In 1915, Chinese Moutai liquor participated in the Balboa Park World Expo and won a gold medal, earning it international acclaim.

The Spanish-style park is home to a variety of beautiful museums, vast green spaces and tropical desert-style gardens.

Balboa Park is to San Diego what Central Park is to New York City, a lush oasis in the heart of the city.

They say you haven't been to San Diego if you haven't visited Balboa Park. Balboa Park is to San Diego what Central Park is to New York City. As the largest urban park in the United States, it encompasses a variety of museums and exhibitions. While the park is free to enter, some museums and new exhibitions require tickets—well, pay for the content.

The park is vast, and the architectural style is not uniform, predominantly Spanish, a blend of elements that can feel passionate and unrestrained at one moment, then more serious the next. A street performer leaning on the railing, a guitar, and a romantic tune can linger in the gentle, clear waters of this bay for a long time.

Although the park's name had me musing over "Benbo Baer and Babol Ben" for a while, the Spanish charm evoked everywhere was truly captivating. Imagine yourself with a red flower pinned to your hair, your skirt twitching, gracefully dancing flamenco steps, your eyes radiating a passionate, alluring glow!

The park's architecture is primarily Spanish Colonial, with variations on other styles. Beautiful scenery abounds, and every step offers a unique perspective. A single click of the shutter creates a stunning image. Couples frequently pose for wedding photos in the park.

This park is a perfect blend of Spanish architectural elements and garden art. The lush courtyard gardens, filled with tropical palm trees and numerous unidentified trees and flowers, create a romantic and beautiful backdrop against the Spanish-style promenade architecture. The area also boasts a botanical garden, a running track, and various museums. It's a truly captivating experience, both in appearance and substance.

There are beautiful buildings inside, and parents can easily take their children to lunch. It is a very comfortable place.

Very good, very practical! ! ! So practical that I can't help but shout! ! ! It's really a hornet's nest! !

The park is not big, and it is filled with very exquisite European-style buildings built a hundred years ago.

The park is so huge that I didn't have time to explore it all. I visited the colorful Spanish Village, the magnificent landmarks of the park, and even the filming location where Kim Tan answers the phone in "The Heirs." Finally, the two sisters played in a small pool until they got soaked! The San Diego Zoo is also nearby.

Balboa National Historic Park is the largest urban cultural park in the United States and one of the oldest public entertainment facilities in the United States. It has hosted various large-scale exhibitions and fairs.

Balboa Park is also home to many arts groups, presenting a wide variety of performances year-round. From classic Shakespearean plays to avant-garde productions, the park presents new productions each season in addition to its traditional programming.

Balboa Park is a garden lover's paradise. The beautifully landscaped park boasts thousands of different species of flowers and plants, ranging from meticulously manicured historic landscapes to nature preserves featuring plants native to the region.

The park was large and sparsely populated, giving us the feeling of a morning workout. We parked and spotted some Arabic-style buildings, but soon after, a light rain began to fall. Ultimately, we couldn't find the main building, so we drove to the Palm Springs Outlets.

It’s said that if you haven’t been to Balboa Park, you haven’t been to San Diego, so you should make time to visit here in your tight schedule.

Balboa Park is as important to San Diego as Central Park is to New York City. Located in the heart of the city, the park is a lush oasis with green lawns, fountains, and quaint buildings.

As soon as we got off the car, we were attracted by the green land covered with flower petals. Not far away, a group of young people were playing frisbee, children were running on the grass involuntarily, and squirrels were jumping up and down, as if they were welcoming guests from afar.

There are 15 museums of various sizes in the park, covering humanities, art, nature, history, science, etc. Each museum has a rich collection, but unfortunately time is limited and there is no time to appreciate them all.

Most of the buildings in the park are in Spanish style, with intricate decorations and exquisite details that are amazing.

In just a few hours, we only visited a small part of the park, which covers an area of 1,100 hectares and also includes a zoo.

There's also the blue fountain, mandarin ducks playing in the water... Here, people and nature are so close, returning to the most authentic state of life. I really wish I could stay here all day, strolling under the sun and greenery, feeling the comfort brought by the blue sky and sunshine.

This park is amazing, with museums, Spanish architecture, fountains, and a large lawn.

The buildings in the park have changed from the American minimalist style to the use of intricate carvings to perfectly combine architectural elements.

It's called a park, but it's actually home to SD's main cultural center. Over a dozen art galleries, museums, and a botanical garden are all here, making it a great place to spend a whole day. The Timken Museum of Art is free to visit and has a fantastic collection.

Balboa Park, a tranquil and artistic place, surprised and moved me! The colorful tiles, the elderly people painting, the adorable bicycles, the mothers with strollers lined up in the square doing yoga, the theater, the art gallery, the greenhouse garden, the museum! If you had the time, you could spend a whole day in one of them!

The architecture in the garden has changed from the American minimalist style, and uses complex carvings to perfectly combine architectural elements (in a word, it is high-end). I walked around the garden for about two hours, which can be regarded as a small entertainment in the morning.

It's a very nice place, well worth a visit. I suggest you give yourself as much time as possible, preferably one day to spend here.

This is a place that requires a long time to savor. The museum has a lot to offer, but you need time! Unfortunately, we only had one afternoon, and parking alone took a long time! We only had a quick look!

Because I didn't know there was parking inside the park, I parked a bit far away and walked slowly. There was a dog park on the road leading to the main entrance. It was evening, and I saw many people walking their dogs and socializing in the park. I loved this lively atmosphere. Entering the park, I was surrounded by buildings from all over the world. Since Balboa Park was once a World's Fair, it's now free. Many museums charge admission, but I didn't go in because it was getting late. There was an open-air stage with a performance. Many museums charge admission, but I didn't go in because it was getting late. There was an open-air stage with a performance. All the buildings and landscapes are exquisite and extravagant, with a strong artistic atmosphere. The setting sun shines on the park in the distance, and I just wish time could stay longer.

We stopped by after visiting the aircraft carrier. It's free. The China Pavilion at the Horticultural Expo is a small three-room building. It's a popular wedding photo spot for locals. If it were China, it would definitely be the perfect place to digest dinner, take a stroll, and square dance (*^__^*) Hehe...

There are buildings of various styles and several museums inside. There is a large square where there are activities and performances organized by locals. It is a great place to take children out to relax and have fun on weekends.

The park's scenery is average, but there are many exhibition halls and museums inside, so you can choose what you like. There is a free tram in the center of the park that takes about 15 minutes to circle, and there are several stops where you can get on and off.

My favorite spot in the Holy Land. It's so much like Sevilla. This time it wasn't as amazing as last time, for the same reason: it was cloudy!

There weren't many people there in the morning, and the botanical garden wasn't open, so we just looked at the scenery. We didn't do much sightseeing, but it felt like a beautiful park with a Spanish feel.

The place is large and used to be the World Expo Park. There is a free train shuttle. Parking is convenient and free around. It is recommended to get a map at the central visitor center first. Some museums charge admission and some are free. The scenery is pleasant and the various beautiful things are very eye-catching.

Beautiful buildings, a great place for wedding photos, and various performance art artists

I got an annual pass, so I've been here over 30 times and visited every museum. I highly recommend the Natural History Museum and the Train Museum. Both are great for children, especially boys, as the variety of vehicles in the train museum will dazzle them. The park itself is free, but you need to buy separate tickets for the museums, which seem reasonably priced.

A very beautiful park, suitable for walking and taking pictures.

There are many museums in the park, especially art museums. There are also many performance art shows in the park. However, parking is a bit troublesome.

We went there on Saturday. There was a small market and various performances in the park. We drank lemonade, ate potato chips, watched cosplay, and had a very relaxing time.

There is a Spanish Art Center in the park, all of which are Baroque-style buildings and are worth a visit.

The former site of the 1912 California World's Fair, this historic zoo boasts the largest garden complex. After touring the zoo, it's recommended to rent a bicycle and explore the area.

One of San Diego's most impressive places is the seaside. Admission to the park is free, and aside from a few small museum-like attractions that require additional tickets, most of it is free. The park is huge, and I only spent two hours exploring most of it. The botanical gardens alone would be enough for half a day, a succulent lover's paradise. Everywhere I looked, I captured a beautiful scene.

I thought I'd just wander around for a while, but ended up spending four hours, including lunch. You can take public transportation or rent a bicycle. Inside, there's a grassy area housing the International Pavilion, each consisting of small buildings just a few square meters. My photo is from the entrance to the China Pavilion.

A very nice park, and most importantly, it's free!!! Although the various museums inside require admission, it's a great place to spend a day just sitting there and daydreaming.

Beautiful, beautiful, a great place to take photos and stroll around, really nice.

Balboa Park is incredibly large, housing several museums, each with its own art exhibition, lending this Spanish-style park a rich artistic atmosphere. Walking through it feels like walking through a small European park. It's the perfect place for a lazy afternoon stroll, a chat, and some art viewing. This park is well worth a visit in San Diego and a great spot for photos.

It is not far from the city center and is only about a 15-minute drive from the Aircraft Carrier Museum.

A 10-minute walk from the zoo brings you to Balboa Park, a comprehensive park built on the mountainside with an area of about 5.6 square kilometers.

This is the building of the Pakistan World Expo, and the China Pavilion, compared to the Shanghai World Expo...

A very beautiful area with the flavor of European Spain.

If I ever visit Los Angeles again, I'll definitely visit this park again. The lawns, fountains, Spanish architecture, and lush gardens are truly stunning. Seeing handsome men and beautiful women everywhere jogging in such a beautiful park in the morning, listening to music, how could I not feel relaxed? Suddenly spotting a muscular dad pushing a baby in a stroller while jogging is so cool! The park also offers various museums, botanical gardens, and an open-air concert hall for visitors to enjoy.

It seems to be the site of the World Expo around 1905. The buildings are all European-style, with intricate Chinese characters and towering tall.

The scenic spots passed by the military port on a day trip are ancient European style. You can stay here for half a day to enjoy the scenery of the entire garden. It is a leisurely life.

It's a good place to spend an entire afternoon wandering around. There are beautiful European-style buildings and various museums, but additional fees are required.

This park is arguably the largest public park in San Diego. Having hosted the World Expo, it boasts architecture from around the world and museums of all sizes. It's worth a half-day or even a full day to explore. It's easily accessible by local bus, and there's a free shuttle trolley running between the center of the park and the bus station. Locals proudly claim it's two to three times larger than New York's Central Park. There are also some delicious-looking restaurants in the park. I tried a Prado restaurant, which was excellent and had a lovely interior.

My favorite place in San Diego! European-style architecture, beautiful gardens, and more than a dozen museums. If you have enough time, you can spend a whole day here.

Balboa Park is beautiful and large, but most of the museums are closed. You can mainly see the various cultural activities of San Diego residents on weekends.

Beautiful place, the building is very unique, great

San Diego's Balboa Park is a lush oasis in the heart of San Diego, just a few minutes' walk from downtown. Imagine green lawns, fountains, Spanish architecture, and lush gardens.

The park has 15 different museums covering topics such as aviation, sports, fine arts, folk art, history, and dinosaurs. Admission to the park is free during certain periods, and activities within the park are very affordable.

The park features playgrounds and running trails, and visitors can enjoy activities like hiking and biking. Here, you can explore the reflecting pool, visit the botanical gardens, stroll along the sidewalks, admire the Spanish architecture, and enjoy a picnic. On weekends, children will love spending the day riding the miniature train, which is covered in painted images of various animals.

Balboa Park was named after Balboa, the first Spanish governor stationed in the area of present-day Panama. Today, it is the largest urban cultural park in the United States. The venues left over from the World Expo have basically become various museums.

Walking along the path in the park, you can see the green grass and red roofs and white walls under the tropical palm trees, and hear the hearty laughter of children in the melodious music.

It's not very big and not as good as I thought. Maybe it was because I was too tired to walk through the whole place after visiting several places. The building is in Spanish style and very beautiful. You can often see planes about to land. It is still worth a visit.

A beautiful city park with very European-style buildings

We visited the famous Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the United States. Located in the heart of the city, it boasts a rich tapestry of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. The former site of the 1915 World's Fair, most of the Expo venues have been demolished. It now houses 14 top-tier museums, four theaters, a sports complex, a rose garden, and a Japanese garden. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Admission is free, but some museums require admission.

Arriving at the park gate, can we call it a gate, I was stunned. I can only describe it as spectacular. I thought it was just a normal-sized park (there are parks everywhere in the United States), but we got lost after entering.

Each of the small shops in the Art Park has its own personality. It is not a 100% tourist attraction because it is highly utilized.

The park is shaded by green trees, and the buildings are exquisitely carved. It is full of Latin atmosphere and is very beautiful.

This park is so vast that a full day wouldn't be enough to explore it thoroughly. We only briefly explored a small corner and didn't visit any of the museums. Interested parties might want to plan more time here and rent a bicycle for a leisurely stroll. Balboa Park feels like a central city park; it's incredibly beautiful, and the architecture is full of Spanish influences. Bring your camera and tripod; this is a place where you can easily capture photos!

There are 14 museums within the park, which is full of cultural atmosphere! The buildings in the park are all integrated with intricate and exquisite carvings, which is worth a visit.

The guide in this park is quite American, that is, he is very talkative. Maybe this is the American way of communication - when introducing things, he is more likely to talk about the people and stories related to them.

The style of these buildings is more like European architecture.

In addition to the museum, the park also has many unique gardens and theaters; at 11 o'clock, there are staff who provide free guided tours of the park.

It has a long history, and the ancient buildings inside are from the 16th century. The park also hosts gatherings, weddings, etc. from time to time.

The rose garden, tropical plant greenhouse, desert garden, cactus garden, and palm valley in the park will give you a pleasant surprise and a sense of relief. I was lucky enough to visit the tropical plant greenhouse 15 minutes before closing time.

The exquisite white Spanish buildings on the roadside are hidden under tropical palm trees and lush bodhi trees. The alternation of white and green, movement and stillness, allows people to see the perfect combination of Spanish architectural style and San Diego's tropical style.

To be honest, a whole day is enough to visit Balboa, which has various museums, gardens, and Mexican/Spanish buildings.

Maybe we came too early, the museum inside was not open yet, luckily I am not very cultured

The largest park in the city is also known as the largest national urban cultural park in the United States.

There are 15 museums, including natural history museums, art museums, etc. Some of them charge admission, while others are free. There are also three large theaters and 15 gardens of various sizes, making it a very relaxing place.

Parking here is free.

The buildings inside are very exquisite, there are roses inside, and there is also a park full of cacti

The Spanish Village Art Center within the park allows visitors to fully appreciate the outstanding talents of local artists and purchase exquisite arts and crafts and jewelry. Each building in the art center is surrounded by flowers and plants, with bright colors and a warm and romantic atmosphere.

Babol Park also boasts exceptional horticulture. The rose garden, tropical greenhouse, desert garden, cactus garden, and palm valley all offer visitors pleasant discoveries. The pond in front of the greenhouse is planted with various varieties of lotus flowers, their vibrant and graceful beauty complementing the surrounding historic buildings, adding to the vibrant atmosphere.

If you're planning to visit the park's museums, the $30 Balboa Park Passport is a good deal. You can buy it at the Tourist Information Center or any of the park's museums. It's valid for a week and includes admission to 13 attractions within the park. Adding admission to the zoo is $55. The park itself requires a full day to fully explore. Those who want to visit the zoo should plan their Balboa Park trip for two days to maximize their time. Free tram tours are available within the park.

If you could only choose one place to visit in San Diego, it would have to be Balboa Park. Although most of the 1915 World's Fair venues have been demolished, the remaining museums, theaters, sports complexes, rose gardens, and Japanese gardens are all worth stopping to admire.

This is where the heirs drink coffee. It was an impromptu stop. I regretted not staying longer. The green lawns, fountains, Spanish architecture and lush gardens all left a deep impression on me.

This downtown park is highly recommended for its unique charm. This park, zoo, and golf court occupy a vast square green space, featuring diverse peaks and valleys, creating a breathtaking experience just driving along it. The park entrance is actually at 1549 El Prado, though searching on Google Maps might not be accurate. The park is comprised of more than a dozen museums, offering not only green space but also a cultural atmosphere. Even someone like me who usually finds parks boring is eager to explore them all.

As for this park, I think if you are not there for the heirs, it would be nice to watch a concert or something. When we arrived, we happened to catch a family wedding. Maybe it was due to cultural differences, foreigners’ weddings were very family-oriented, which was different from the feeling in China where people had to get their money back.

It's a very leisurely and unique park. If a friend visits San Diego, I would recommend it to him. It's not surprising to have seen a regular park, but there are very few parks with multiple special projects at the same time, including churches, shops, ocean tubes, etc.

The scenery is great! The buildings, bell tower, and church are all very beautiful, and the weather was very good on the day we went.

The park is beautiful, but unfortunately, we didn't have enough time, so we quickly walked around and left. It features ancient Spanish architecture, a clock tower, gardens, fountains, and lawns. There's also an art market on weekends, making it a hub for cultural and entertainment activities in San Diego. It's a great weekend getaway for families and is also ideal for hiking and cycling. The park also includes attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Natural History Museum, and the San Diego Museum of Art. There's also a small "Park of Nations," which includes the China Pavilion.