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Shops
San Diego Zoo Gift Shops
Start your shopping safari at the San Diego Zoo. With multiple stores on its 100 acres, you can find gourmet foods, clothing, jewelry, books and toys that are perfect for any animal lover.
Fleet Science Center North Star Science Store
The Fleet Science Center’s North Star Store is filled with goods intended to inspire life-long learning, understanding, and enjoyment of science and technology. From brainteasers and 3-D puzzles to dinosaur action figures, you’ll find fun items for science learners of all ages.
San Diego Model Railroad Museum Gift Shop
All aboard to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum Gift Store! The range of railroad-themed toys, books, clothing, jewelry, and other collectibles will amaze locomotive lovers.
Museum of Photographic Arts Store
Whether you’re a professional photographer or an Instagram enthusiast, the Museum of Photographic Arts Store boasts an assortment of products sure to inspire, including specialty cameras, handcrafted jewelry and interactive educational gifts.
San Diego Automotive Museum Gift Shop
If cars are more your thing, pay a visit to the San Diego Automotive Museum Gift Shop where you’ll find a range of automotive books, clothing, gifts and toys for auto enthusiasts of any age.
San Diego Air and Space Museum Gift Shop
Go up, up and away at the San Diego Air and Space Museum Gift Shop where you’ll find books, models, apparel, souvenirs and art that will let your interest in aviation take flight.
United Nations Building and Gift Shop
Get ready for a shopping trip around the world at the UN Building and Gift Shop. Find hand-crafted sculptures, jewelry, dolls and more from four continents.
Japanese Friendship Garden Gift Store
Continue your world shopping tour at the Japanese Friendship Garden Gift Shop. Discover beautiful imported bento boxes, sake sets, chopsticks and Lucky Cats. Inspired to start your own garden or learn origami? The store’s book selection can help as well.
Balboa Park Visitors Center Gift Shop
If you’re enjoying your day, consider commemorating it with a souvenir from the Balboa Park Visitors Center Gift Shop. Find hats, shirts, key chains and mugs that show off your love of the Park.
Timken Gift Shop
With a thoughtfully curated selection of book, gifts and jewelry, the Timken Museum offers an elevated shopping experience.
The San Diego Museum of Art Gift Shop
Art-lovers also shouldn’t miss The San Diego Museum of Art Gift Shop. Visit here for art books, home furnishing accents and creative gifts.
Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego, Gift Shop
Find more great art gifts at the Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego’s Space 1439. The shop features unique items handcrafted by local artists, including pottery, blown glass, greeting cards and prints portraying iconic San Diego scenes and landscapes.
Helen Edison Gift Shop at The Old Globe
To buy or not to buy is out of the question at the Helen Edison Gift Shop at The Old Globe because you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift for your favorite theater-goer here.
Visitors Center
Begin your Balboa Park adventure at the Visitors Center.
Explore
You can find the latest Park information either at the Visitor Center located in the House of Hospitality or at the Park Ambassador Information Tent located in front of the building in the Plaza de Panama. -
Food & Drink
Daniel’s Coffee
Need some fuel for the rest of your shopping adventure? Stop by Daniel’s Coffee Cart in the Spanish Village to power up with some caffeine and a snack.
The Prado at Balboa Park
Ready for lunch? Get off your feet for a while with a meal at The Prado at Balboa Park, an award-winning, full-service restaurant right here in the Park.
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Attractions
Spanish Village Art Center
Down the pathway from the Zoo, the colorful Spanish Village Art Center houses 37 working artist studios and galleries where 200 local artists create and sell paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photographs, baskets, glass art and more.
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From museums to musicals to Shakespeare under the stars, immerse yourself in all the arts, sciences, and history you can handle.