The City of San Diego’s paid parking program in Balboa Park is in effect as of January 5, 2026, and will be enforced daily from 8 am to 8 pm, with the exception of the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Visiting Balboa Park with a group? CharterUP offers San Diego charter bus rentals for local trips, as well as Los Angeles bus rentals and Sacramento charter buses for comfortable, convenient transportation to the park from anywhere in The Golden State.
Venue and restaurant hours vary. Please check each location’s hours before your visit.

Visitors Center

Stop by our Visitors Center to find out the latest about what’s happening in the Park.

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Amenities

ATM machines, WiFi, and restrooms are available in many areas of the park.

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Park Map & Directions

A bird's eye view of the Park, transit routes, and parking information will help get you where you want to go.

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