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Spanish Village Art Center

1770 Village Place, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
619 233 9050
Ranked #9 of 31 shopping in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Art Galleries
Activities: Arts and crafts, Shopping, City walk sightseeing, Fishing, Hang-gliding, Biking, Dining, Golfing, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking, Scuba diving, Canoeing, Drinking, Group tours/city tour, Hot-air ballooning, Motor-boating, Running, Surfing, Viewing wildlife, Water-skiing, Jogging, Nightlife, Sailing, Snorkelling, Swimming, Walking, Whale-watching, Sunbathing, Tennis, Watching sunrise/sunset, Wine-tasting
Description: Located in Balboa Park, this center is home to many art galleries and studios.
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SLC
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2010

This is a great place to wonder around and see some art of many different kinds! On the Saturday before Halloween, they had a special Halloween event for families with trick or treating in all of the shops, decorating treat bags and painting a mural - my family had so much fun! They loved all the bright colors around and... More

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08085
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2010

All of the artists were so welcoming and willing to share their trade. The art they create will awe you. The prices are also very reasonable. A great place to spend an afternoon. Can't wait to take classes here! More

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kansas
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2009
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wonderful area in Balboa park where artisits display their craft in working studios. i Highly recommend the gallery for Southwestern Artists Association. Beautiful ORIGINAL art at 10-80$ !! wish i brought a bigger suitcase More

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San Diego, CA
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2007
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This is a wonderful place! There are many artists studios and galleries which have many different types of great art for sale for great prices. The village itself is a really unique place styled after a quaint Spanish Village from the 30's. This is a wonderful place to stroll around and spend an afternoon with nearby attractions of the San... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2006
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hi! this is a great place to shop for jewelry or inexpensive watercolors or prints, photographs....a typically Spanish style stuccoed village with bouganvillea...do visit..... More

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札幌
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2010
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2009
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