A proper hidden spot in Balboa Park, where winding paths take visitors into a shady, lush canyon. The original group of Mexican fan palms – so prominent in the canyon – date back to 1912. The garden also features a picturesque wooden footbridge leading from the Alcazar Gardens parking lot to across the street from the Spreckels Organ Pavilion.
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Events
There's always something new to experience at the Park! Check out the festivals, tours, concerts, and events scheduled all year long.
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America's Finest City Half Marathon and 5K
San Diego’s most scenic half marathon – run from the Cabrillo National Monument atop the tip of Point Loma, along San Diego Bay, Harbor Island...
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Balboa Park 4-Miler
Presented by San Diego Track Club 59th Annual Tom Bache Balboa Park 4-Miler Saturday, August 31, 2024 Masters Start (age 40 and over) 7:30 am Open Sta...