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Balboa Park

2145 Park Blvd., San Diego, California 92101

Featured Review : With a park as big and varied as Balboa Park is, I don't even know how to BEGIN to talk about it! After two trips to the park--once to see the world-class San Diego Zoo and another time to visit the San Diego Aerospace M...See Full Review

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Balboa Park Reviews

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Wonderful Museums and Walks

  • 5 out of 5 stars by AndyLatt from SO23 8SD, England, United Kingdom
  • January 19, 2011
Wonderful Museums and Walks
Quote: Balboa Park is the largest urban park in the US and home to 15 museums including the famous San Diego Zoo. We spent two days there, one at the zoo which was the best I have ever visited, and one in the main park where we went to the Air & Space... Read the full Balboa Park review

From journal Autumn Trip to SoCal

Balboa Park

  • 3 out of 5 stars by VanessaK from Owasso, Oklahoma
  • June 18, 2008
Quote: Balboa Park is located just minutes from downtown San Diego and is said to be a must-see. The park houses 15 museums, performing arts venues, and the San Diego Zoo. It also has 1200 acres of beautiful green gardens and has a Japanese Garden... Read the full Balboa Park review

From journal Jen and I in San Diego

Science Museum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by goodtogo from Oakdale, Connecticut
  • May 17, 2007
Quote: This place was overrun with kids when we visited one afternoon during spring break. My 7-year-old daughter had a tough time competing to get her hands on the interactive exhibits on the main floor. We decided to watch the IMAX movie "Hurricane on... Read the full Balboa Park review

From journal San Diego Adventures

Balboa Park Spreckles Organ Pavilion

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Travelingon from Milford, Massachusetts
  • April 1, 2007
Balboa Park Spreckles Organ Pavilion
Quote: This is a huge pipe organ built into an outdoor pavilion and it's said to be the largest in the world. There are free concerts held here every Sunday at 2pm.They give a brief history of the organ and the concerts before the music starts. The concert... Read the full Balboa Park review

From journal Week in Carlsbad California

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Balboa Park's plethora of activities

  • 4 out of 5 stars by VickiFunes from Phoenix, Arizona
  • September 2, 2005
Balboa Park's plethora of activities
Quote: With a park as big and varied as Balboa Park is, I don't even know how to BEGIN to talk about it! After two trips to the park--once to see the world-class San Diego Zoo and another time to visit the San Diego Aerospace Museum--I still felt that I... Read the full Balboa Park review

From journal San Diego's budget-friendly activities

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Balboa Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by SFPhotocraft from Altadena, California
  • April 18, 2005
Balboa Park
Quote: I love city parks, but three U.S. parks that stand head and shoulders above all the rest and should not be missed are Central Park in New York, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, and Balboa Park in San Diego. Balboa Park is a city onto itself. You... Read the full Balboa Park review

From journal Exploring San Diego

Balboa Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Kiryo from Chicago, Illinois
  • March 16, 2005
Balboa Park
Quote: Balboa Park has a lot going on. There are museums to check out and the Spanish Village is right next door, where you can buy expensive artisan art. Or you could just stroll around to relax.

From journal San Diego in October for a Conference

Balboa Park

  • 5 out of 5 stars by capistrano from Chandler, Arizona
  • March 9, 2004
Quote: Beautifully landscaped park chock full of museums and of course the zoo. They offer free admission to certain museums weekly. We were able to visit the flight museum and automotive museum for free. Had a wonderful picnic on the grounds afterward.

From journal First Time in San Diego

Balboa Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by callen97 from San Diego, California
  • April 17, 2002
Quote: The architecture is fabulous. Within the park there are many museums, some cost to get in. There are restaurants and usually private vendors who are selling beautiful hand-made crafts.

From journal Diverse San Diego

Balboa Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by lisamcgu from Orange County, California
  • July 3, 2001
Quote: Art, History, Science ... You name it and there is probably a museum for it in San Diego and it is probably in Balboa Park! Yes, its a beautiful green, foresty park and within it are all these different museums. The area reflects the remnants of... Read the full Balboa Park review

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