I grew up in San Diego and my favorite place in the whole city is Balboa Park. I love the architecture of the Prado, I love the landscaping, I love the museums and the Botanical Building and I love the Zoo. The international cottages are fun to visit. Sundays are a great day to go to the park as there... More

We stumbled on the "International Cottages" on a Sunday afternoon in Balboa Park. Little cottages that are staffed by volunteers from about 15 countries. Only open 12 noon to 4 pm on Sundays. Ever little cottage had information, books, dishes, dolls, coins, maps, pictures, and many other items special to each country. Not to be missed. Donations appreciated, but not... More

One of my main goals on my short trip to San Diego was Balboa Park, and I was not disappointed. The area is filled with great architecture, museums, gardens and activities for the whole family. The Botanical Building and surrounding area was my favorite, as well as a great lunch at the Tea Garden, just outside the Japanese Friendship Garden.... More

I've been going to the Zoo, the Museum, the park, etc for almost 50 years. It has something for everyone and should not be missed. This review will cover several areas to see. 1st, the Zoo: If you have never been to the Zoo, it is a MUST DO. Perhaps the best Zoo in the world according to experts (and... More

Balboa park, centrally located, in San Diego has something for everyone. It is a large clean park with beautiful architecture, numerous museums, open spaces, restaurants, places to watch people, and street performers. The park was easy to access with multiple access points and free parking. We took the family through botanical gardens, sculpture gardens, as well as some museums(some have... More

We absolutely LOVED Balboa Park, was much more beautiful than I even expected. All the pathways, buildings, archictecture, fountains, gardens, are SO lovely. We arrived before the museums were open and were able to explore all the grounds without any crowds. There was also a little market set up with art glass vendors, etc with some unique creations that made... More

I love this park. I love the architecture and the different museums it offers. Any time of the year is a good time to come here to walk around and people watch.

Balboa has a lot of things to offer. First of all, the architecture is amazing. It's excellent to take pictures. Then there are a lot of museums: art, science, culture that are great for both kids and adults. Take out a day for your visit here. I think there was also a zoo, but since we didn't have any kids... More

This is the true heart of San Diego-- amazing museums, gardens, restaurants and shops. It's gorgeous and impeccably maintained and has lots for the whole family-- for kids, for horticulturalists, for the museum buff. It's easily accessible from other parts of the city, including the Gaslamp (only about a 10 minute drive). It's truly my favorite part of the city.