Welcome to Balboa Park
San Diego’s ever-changing, always amazing, 1,200-acre backyard.
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Arts & Culture
From museums to musicals to Shakespeare under the stars, immerse yourself in all the arts, sciences, and history you can handle.
Attractions & Experiences
Explore must-see landmarks, engage in guided tours, shop for unexpected treasures, or simply eat your way through the Park
Parks Trails & Gardens
Walk, run, or relax among lush landscapes, sweeping architecture, and natural wonders for as far as the eye can see.
Events
There’s always something new to experience at the Park! Check out the festivals, tours, concerts, and events scheduled all year long.
45th Tribute to the Reggae Legends/ Bob Day
Join us for the 45th Annual Tribute to the Reggae Legends in San Diego, CA. The 2026 event will span two days. Tribute to the Reggae Legends, also kno...
Fiasco Theater’s Bartleby
Globe-commissioned world premiere Adapted for the stage by Noah Brody and Paul L. Coffey from Herman Melville’s Bartleby, the Scrivener Directed...
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