Balboa Park
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About Balboa Park
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What people say
Michael Martello
"Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre park in San Diego and an absolute must! It is home to plent of museums (some are free, too!), gardens, vegetation zones, walking paths, and of course: the San Diego Zoo.
Parking is free! However, it can be really tough to find a spot, and you might be driving around a bit waiting for one to open up (especially on weekends). Keep this in mind!
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THE ONE DAY BALBOA PARK EXPLORER PASS
Provides admission to 5 museums in one day — perfect for solo travelers or groups who want to pack a lot into a short visit.
THE MULTI-DAY EXPLORER
Provides admission to the above museums (but not the zoo) for a consecutive seven days.
THE ANNUAL EXPLORER PASS
If you’re a San Diego resident, this is one of the best city discounts around because it lets you pop into the park’s museums whenever the mood strikes. It’s a great deal and can make rainy days more fun. We have it."
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Megan Swindel
Available for hire
"There is so much to do in Balboa park and it’s lovely to have an open, relatively car free area for kids to roam free. Beautiful architecture surrounds you with fun places for kids to climb and play. I recommend getting lunch at the Panama 66 sculpture garden or the Japanese tea garden."
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Alex Dean
Available for hire
"Tons of things to check out here including several trails! Highly recommend walking Palm Canyon Trail, Balboa Park Loop, and checking out the Spanish Village Art Center! Go early in the morning to beat the crowds, and don't forget to stop and look at the gorgeous architecture!"
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