WELCOME to BALBOA PARK

Welcome to Balboa Park - the nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction.

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ADMISSIONS and the PASSPORT TO BALBOA PARK

The admission prices vary by institution. Memberships are also available for purchase from the museums and performing arts organizations, offering an opportunity for visitors to support these San Diego cultural treasures on an annual basis. Admittance to the Park grounds is free. The Botanical Building, outdoor gardens and some additional attractions are also offered free of charge.

Passport to Balboa Park, San Diego's best cultural value, offers visitors the chance to experience 13 museums in the Park, with savings of more than 50% and the convenience of a one-time purchase. The Passport is valid for seven consecutive days, and includes one admission to each of the 13 attractions. The Zoo/Passport Combo includes the Passport to Balboa Park plus one-day deluxe admission at the San Diego Zoo, all for one low price.

COUPONS and GREAT OFFERS

We've put together a small online collection of coupons to different organizations within Balboa Park that you can download now, but if you're looking for real savings ride the MTS Bus Route 7 to the Park and pick up a copy of our green coupon book with over $90 of great deals.

What's New:

Poinsettia Display
Dec 5, 08 thru Jan 7, 09
More than 500 magnificent poinsettia plants turn Balboa Park’s historic wood lath Botanical...
Balboa Park Study
Apr 23, 08 thru Feb 16, 09
The Soul of San Diego: Keeping Balboa Park Magnificent in its Second Century The...
Hot Rods!
Jan 9, 09 thru Jan 31, 09
A true adventure trip down memory lane. Cars have been souped up since the very beginning, and...
Forms in Wood and Fiber
Jun 8, 08 thru Feb 15, 09
Perspectives on traditional forms and cutting-edge contemporary expressions will be included in...
Balboa Park December Nights
Dec 5, 08 thru Dec 6, 08
Thanks to all who made the 2008 December Nights so memorable! The co-producers and co-hosts of this classic ...