This historic garden was developed under the direction of Kate Sessions for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. It contains some of the largest cactus and succulent specimens in the Park and has also been developed to include the exotic African and Australian Protea plants.




Events
There's always something new to experience at the Park! Check out the festivals, tours, concerts, and events scheduled all year long.

San Diego Pride Parade and 5k
The annual San Diego Pride Parade is the largest single-day civic event in the region and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting...

San Diego Pride Festival
San Diego’s biggest celebration of diversity and inclusion is calling your name! San Diego Pride returns to Balboa Park with community resources, qu...