Plan Your Visit - Balboa Park

Park grounds are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Venue and restaurant hours vary. Please check each location’s hours before your visit.

The entry way to the Balboa Park Visitors Center with a green and white arched sign on the left and a display of post cards on the right.

Visitors Center

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

About the visitors center

A view of the Balboa Park Botanical Building roof looking through the arch of a covered walkway

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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Recommendations

Not sure how to fill your time? Create a personalized adventure based on your specific preferences.

Balboa Park Explorer Pass

A diverse group of children climbing and playing on the Nikigator sculpture outside the Mingei Museum.

Kids Day

An adult with long blonde hair and hat wearing a white long sleeved top looking a a landscape painting at the San Diego Museum of Art.

Arts & Culture Lovers

An adult with brown hair in a bun wearing a light grey sweater and a young child with black braided hair wearing a white and teal tank top interacting with an exhibit at the Museum of Us.

Family Ideas

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Casual Experience Seekers

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Balboa Park is a public park and is available for all to enjoy!

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Go City San Diego Pass

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Balboa Park Explorer Pass

An affordable and convenient way to explore some of the best museums in Balboa Park!

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Hotels & Packages

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