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Eccentric

Are you a fan of all things weird, wild and wonderful? Here are some of Balboa Park's most fascinating oddities and obscure facts.

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historic Photos display at the San Diego History Center Museum.

New and Old

Are you a history buff? Take a journey back in time to see Balboa Park as it was in 1915.

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Shopper

A trip isn't complete without some shopping!

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Only in Balboa Park

See what makes Balboa Park unique with these stops!

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Three children are looking at a framed painting of a ship at sea inside of the Timken Museum of Art.

Kids Day

Being bored is not an option at the Park. Check out how to craft the perfect day for the 12 and under crowd.

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A lesser gold finch sitting on a flowering tree branch.

Birds of Balboa Park

Let your avian interests take flight with this guide to Balboa Park's feathered friends.

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60-90 Minute Tour

Short on time? Here are some of Balboa Park's must-see spots.

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Explorer Pass

Looking for something out of the ordinary? There are plenty of options in the Park.

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  • Pink poster that says "We put the eek in Geek." A black beetle is at the bottom of the photo along with the Nat logo
  • See 75 million years in one day. An orange dinosaur is on one side and a green dinosaur is on the other side. The Nat logo is on the bottom.