San Diego's big urban park: museums, gardens, Spanish Revival architecture along El Prado, and the San Diego Zoo next door.
Parking and trolley
Balboa Park
- Trolley
- No station inside the park.
- Getting there
- Buses run from downtown along Park Boulevard on the park's east side.
- Parking
- Paid parking in park lots through 31 December 2026. Nonresidents: Level 1 lots $10 for up to four hours or $16 for the day; Level 2 lots $10 per day; Level 3 lot free for the first three hours, then $10 for the day. Verified City of San Diego residents pay $5 (four hours) or $8 (day) in Level 1 lots and park free in Level 2 and 3. The City Council has approved removing paid parking from 1 January 2027.
Guides to Balboa Park
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Where to eat in Balboa Park
No places listed yet. We add restaurants once their details are checked on their official websites.
Upcoming events
Balboa Park December Nights
The City of San Diego's free holiday festival in Balboa Park, with entertainment, food and lights across the park.