Balboa Park
Balboa Park is the largest urban cultural park in the country, with gorgeous gardens, beautiful Spanish-Renaissance architecture, and art installations. It also has 18 museums, hiking trails, gardens, and more across its 1200 acres. Plus, it’s home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Because of its size, you do need a plan. You also need to forward think admission because popping into several museums without a Go City San Diego or Balboa Park Explorer Pass can add up in cost. Residents should also take advantage of Residents Free Tuesdays. And you should know which museums are free. I’ve collected all my best tips for visiting Balboa Park, along with information about where to go, what to eat, and the passes that will make it easy to see and do everything you want to.
