Balboa Park (Visitors Center)
Park · San Diego, CA
About
With 1200 acres of gardens, fountains, and Spanish-Renaissance architecture, Balboa Park is the nation's largest urban cultural park. It's home to 17 museums, multiple performing arts venues, and the famous San Diego Zoo. The park also hosts free concerts and a major annual Pride Festival in July that draws 150,000 people to Queen's Circle. Pack a picnic and explore the botanical displays or catch a show at The Old Globe . The park is dog-friendly and offers free WiFi throughout. Hours are 24/7, so you can visit anytime.
Features
- ✓Free concerts year-round
- ✓17 museums within walking distance
- ✓Annual Pride Festival in July
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What people say
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From the community
“The Hub of San Diego Outdoor Life”
Living in Southern California means enjoying the outdoors. Balboa Park is a place where both tourists and locals come together to soak up the nice weather. It offers free live concerts regularly, a variety of museums, the well-known San Diego Zoo, and the elegant Old Globe theater complex. Park your rental car and take a walk among the beautiful gardens and classic fountains. And come summer in July, around 150,000 Gay attendees fill the Park's Queen's Circle for one of the top Pride Festivals in the country. Hope to see you there.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balboa Park LGBTQ+ friendly? +
Yes, it hosts one of the country's best Pride Festivals every July, drawing around 150,000 attendees.
Are there any free attractions? +
You can enjoy the gardens, fountains, and free live concerts without admission fees. Some museums and the zoo charge entry.
What are the park hours? +
Balboa Park is open 24 hours a day, every day.
Is the park dog-friendly? +
Yes, dogs are allowed in the park.
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