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Built in 1915 for the Panama-California Expo, this beautiful attraction is just one part of San Diego's famous Balboa Park. The botanical building hosts over 2,100 tropical plants on a permanent basis, as well as additional seasonal displays. Located south of the botanical building, the lily pond, which is divided into two pools, boasts of water lilies, goldfish and Japanese koi. It is the perfect place for a picnic lunch on sunny days. Admission is free.
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