Budget-Friendly Adventures

Celebrating Chicano, Latin, and Indigenous art and culture.

Step into dozens of cultures from around the world.

Offering new perspectives on photography, film, and video.

Shining a light on the rich culture and heritage of San Diego.

Showcasing sparkling collections from around the world.

A colorful village for art makers and lovers alike.

Home to the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world.

Discover fine art in the "jewel box" of Balboa Park.

Healing the world through music, art, dance, and culture.

The most famous entrance to the Park's cultural district.

A striking statue of a medieval legend.

Depicting Pivotal Figures in Balboa Park's History.

Stroll through ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles, and a shady pergola.

Home to Australian native plants that grow well in San Diego's similar climate

One of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego.

Home to drought-tolerant California native plants

House of the Moorish King Garden

Succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world.

A critical habitat for native wildlife.

An urban oasis featuring countless rare edible and medicinal plants with cultural significance.

A stunning display of approximately 1,600 roses, including more than 130 varieties.

Where you will find some of the largest cactus and succulent specimens in the Park.

Marvel at a century-old, magnificent giant.

An educational garden for medicinal plants.

A living memorial garden to honor men and women who served in the Armed Forces, the Coast Guard, and the Wartime Merchant Marine.

A former nudist colony turned butterfly garden.

Three different dog parks, including an off-leash park, for you and your furry friend to enjoy

Run and play on one of the many playgrounds located throughout Balboa Park

A tropical oasis containing more than 450 palms, including 58 species.