This park has a host of tings to see and do. This is my first visit to the park but I have visited the zoo last year. Pros. Free parking Free places to visit in the park - gardens and museums. Cons Non experienced

Always heard of this place and I’m so glad we visited. If you love history and street performers you will be delighted in visiting and admiring the beauty. There are street performers singing, playing instruments, lectures, movies, food and gardens and more. Its a must see, especially if you love museums.

We came during the Thanksgiving weekend and got quite lucky in securing a parking spot within minutes after enter the first parking lot. It was right in front of the Natural History Museum. Balboa Park could be considered a one stop sight to see beautiful outdoors and views, museums ranging from Cannibals to cars, Spanish building architecture, experience history, ride a train or a unique wooden carousel and go to a theatre show. We ended up spending a couple hours here after walking by through most of the park and seeing just two of the museums. One place we will come back to visit again.

Great park to stroll and visit the many beautiful gardens. Variety of museums for everybody to enjoy. Don’t forget about the largest organ concert on Sundays at 2:00 pm. Street vendors sell arts/crafts and food also. A must visit for all ages. And don’t forget the awesome zoo at Balboa park.

Ok! Let's start with this park is Huge! Think Central Park in NYC or Fairmount Park in my hometown (Philly)...spread out and many...many things to see and do! Once I understood that concept it helped me release the idea that I would see ALL THE SITES offered by this wonderful park! You can spend hours/days..if you choose..so come with a plan-figure out how you want to spend time there so you fill satisfied vs. overwhelmed! I will keep this park on my to-do list whenever I visit San Diego! It is so many beautiful things to view...pace yourself and enjoy!

Visited San Diego twice but didn't visit this place as it was not reviewed this much. But after visiting this park, I believe this place deservs number one or two in must see list. It will take at least full one day to cover the museums, ticketed and free and the houses, the roads, gardens. Its really amazing. But lot os walking.

This park is huge! When you think of a park one thinks of playgrounds and a lake. Not here. They have an amphitheater where you can listen to an organist. There are a ton of museums to visit and the architecture of the building is just amazing. Some of the museums charge and others work on donations. Its a shame that it started raining during our visit, because I would have explored more things. They did have cover walking in the buildings so you could get some things. Plenty of rest rooms and had a lot of restaurants. I'd definitely go back for a visit, so much we didn't get to see.

This is a really special park. Full of a wide range of interesting museums, historic buildings, cafes and, of course the well laid out park itself. On top, for those that have time, there is the vast zoo.

There are so many things to do. If you are a plant lover, the botanical gardens is a must see. There are the various museums to check out, the evening concerts, and the many retail shops. The arts and crafts shops are one of a kind art pieces. You can spend an entire day there.

A must do and see in San Diego. I have visited many times over the years, and it never fails to impress. The architecture alone is amazing. The fountains, gardens, museums, shops, etc., are great! Love the pool with the koi, ducks and turtles.