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Parks, Trails, & Gardens
Botanical Building
One of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego.
The Botanical Building presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms.
The Botanical Building recently completed a renovation. Learn more about the renovation here: https://balboaparkbotanical.org/
Events
There's always something new to experience at the Park! Check out the festivals, tours, concerts, and events scheduled all year long.
AttractionsHot Chocolate Run
Join us on March 8th, 2026, for the SKECHERS Hot Chocolate Run, where fun meets flavor in the most delicious way possible. Choose your challenge —...
Attractions44th Saint Patricks Day Parade and Festival
Welcome to the 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival! Presented by the Irish Congress of Southern California Saturday, March 14, 2026 ...
