Balboa Park San Diego
One of the largest urban cultural centers in the USA, Balboa Park is home to over 85 Performing Arts and International Culture Organizations,
15 Museums, the World-Famous San Diego Zoo, Gardens, Hiking and Biking Trails, Theater, Recreational Facilities and Restaurants.
Balboa Park was established 1868 when the population of San Diego was only
a mere 2,000 souls. It consists of 1400 acres of beautiful gardens, grassy picnic area
and groves of exotic palm and eucalyptus trees. The original groundswork
was done by famed horticulturalist Kate Sessions.
Two major "World's Fairs" have added substantially to Balboa Park.
First, in 1915 the park hosted the Pan-American Exposition.
Then, in 1935 the park hosted the California Pacific Exposition.
Most of the facilities and museum buildings date back to these grand events.
The park is also home to the largest zoo in the world
The San Diego Zoo.
A central feature of the park is El Prado a pedestrian walkway
with buildings that housed the 1915 World Expo and today features several very impressive
museums. The area is also rich in natural vegetation.
Reuben Fleet Space Center
A very popular destination for families, young children and school groups, this science center is home to
San Diego's IMAX theater, astronomy and science exhibits and planetarium displays.
Balboa Park Theater
Balboa Park is home of some of San Diego's most famous theater venues including Shakespeare plays at the
Old Globe, and Broadway hits at the outdoor Starlight Bowl. Also home to the IMAX and Spreckles Organ Pavilion.
Balboa Park Art Galleries
Prominent artistic collections in Balboa Park include the Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Art,
Mingei International Museum, Photographic Arts, Museum of the Living Artist, and the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Balboa Park Gardens
The park is famous for is scenic gardens and landmarks, many of which make great venues for weddings and other
special events. Or it can be a serene location for a peaceful picnic.
Balboa Park Recreation
Balboa Park has multiple clubs, playgrounds and recreation groups for both children and adults.
Explore activities such as camping, badminton, lawn bowling, chess, horseshoes, bridge and more.
Balboa Park also has an extensive trail system for joggers, walkers, bicyclists and equestrians.
Balboa Park Sports
Balboa Park is well known for its various sports venues including archery, velodromes, tennis courts, municipal pool,
stadium and gymnasium.
The San Diego Zoo
Located in beautiful Balboa Park, the
100-acre World-Famous San Diego Zoo cares for more than 4,000
individual animals representing 800 different species. Its collection,
as well as its collection of over 6,500 species of plants, is acknowledged
as one of the finest in the world.
Current special feature - Giant Pandas from China.
Miniture Railroad
Open : 11-4:30 Sat/Sun/School Holidays - Summer Open Daily; Located Near Zoo Entrance;
1/5 size scale model train ride runs on a half-mile outdoor circuit.
Carousel
Summer Open Daily 11AM-5PM; Located Near Zoo Entrance;
1910 Herschell-Spillman Carousel with animal menagerie
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Tour Del Mar California
With visions of building a seaside resort for the rich and famous,
Colonel Jacob Taylor purchased 338 acres from Enoch Talbert in 1885.
Today, Del Mar is home to the San Diego County Fairgrounds and world famous racetrack.
Del Mar is also one of the surfing beaches given prominent mention in the
Beach Boys Classic hit Surfin USA.
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