Fun Activities in Balboa Park

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Visit the Botanical Building and lily pond. It’s free to visit and beautiful.

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Spend time at the Friendship Garden, also known as San-Kei-En. This peaceful 12-acre garden was created as an expression of friendship between San Diego and our sister city Yokohama.

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Walk along El Prado (the main pedestrian street). On any given day, you’ll find various activities set up by permitted entertainers including henna artists and giant bubble blowers.

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Enjoy all of the hiking, walking, and biking trails throughout the park. They differ in length, difficulty, and scenery.

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