Real Travelers who have been to Balboa Park
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Traveling Kings said… visit the beach, so we could get our feet in the ocean, and then go visit Balboa Park. KK, PK, Scott… continue reading »
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Convey Family said… on the trolley tour which takes you through Old Town, Balboa Park, over the bridge and down around the harbour… continue reading »
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Traveling Kings said
… resembled their native habitat.The Zoo is just one of many attractions located in Balboa Park. Balboa… continue reading »
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Mike & Jackie said… in Balboa Park, on various levels with moving walkways, in the most amazing clean and beautiful gardens you… continue reading »
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forehowe said… bay cruise.Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo are real treasures. The plants, architecture… continue reading »
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Heids & Dunc said… liked, but we did make it to Balboa park, a fine urban park spread over 14,000 acres. The Spanish… continue reading »
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Suz_1204 said… like some of the beaches and also Balboa Park which were all very nice. Had a full day… continue reading »
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Mr V said…. We toured Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. San Diego and the surrounding area is a very nice… continue reading »
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Excellent Adventure said
…. Hey, we be cool. Next day to San Diego to Balboa Park to hike through the many museums… continue reading »
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actonsteve said… of Balboa Park at night and there are some strange characters at the trolley stops but I like it. Its also… continue reading »
Real Traveler reviews for Balboa Park
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More information on Balboa Park
Balboa Park is the nation's largest urban cultural park. The 1,200 acre cultural complex has been open for over a century, and draws in over 500,000 visitors a year. The park is home to 15 museums, multiple gardens, a Spanish-style promenade, a replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and the San Diego Zoo. Tourists can spend a day at the museums of Man, Art or Science, visit a botanical, rose or Japanese garden, see a play or listen to a concert at the performing arts centers, or hike, bike or play sports around the area. Everyone is sure to find something they can enjoy here!
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Traveling Kings said
… resembled their native habitat.The Zoo is just one of many attractions located in Balboa Park. Balboa… continue reading »
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