Balboa Park is the cultural jewel of San Diego with architecture, gardens and cultural organizations a-plenty. Keep a camera handy as there are Instagramable spots around every corner.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

We’ll pause on our walk across the bridge to admire the views of downtown, the San Diego Zoo and the historic highway below.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The California Tower is a landmark not only for the park but for San Diego as well. The nearly 200 foot tall tower was built for the 1915 Panama California Exposition, and the story of San Diego’s founding in it’s ornate facade. We’ll get three great views of the tower, each one prettier than the next.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Originally developed for the 1915 Exposition, this garden was redesigned for the 1935 Exposition off the Alcazar Gardens in Seville Spain

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The three theaters in this complex have wowed audiences since the original construction for the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935. Your guide will give you the scoop on getting tickets when shows are in production.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

This plaza is surrounded by cultural organizations and places to eat. We’ll provide all the details you need to know for further exploration after the tour.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

This building was the largest of its kind when built for the 1915 Exposition, and one of four buildings constructed to last past the festivities. In front of it is a historic pond where we will spot koi and other wildlife.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

This colorful collection of cottages, built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition, house 37 studios and many more artists. You’ll have a chance to explore this unique village, and grab a beverage too!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Planted for the 1915 Exposition, this magnificent tree has seen a lot in the century since, and we’ll get up close and personal thanks to a new viewing platform.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Named for the founder of the Committee of One Hundred, this fountain attracts children, dogs and birds, plus also has a surprising feature that is activated by the Fleet Center next door.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The home of many cultural and botanical organizations, this building also holds the secrets of how the detailed architecture of the park was created quick and cheap.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free