Balboa Park
Park · San Diego ·
Museums, gardens, zoo, and Spanish architecture abound.
Museums, gardens, zoo, and Spanish architecture abound.
"Plazas and free music-in-the-park series deliver culture-rich afternoons that cost little to nothing." - Paris Wilson
"A diverse food scene with Colombian barbecue, Salvadoran and Guatemalan vendors." - Eater Staff
"San Diego offers a warm winter escape with beautiful beaches, parks, and a vibrant dining scene." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"I allocate time for Balboa Park to explore its lush grounds and world-class institutions, including the adjacent San Diego Zoo." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A sprawling cultural and horticultural park perfect for romantic strolls, featuring subtropical canopies like Palm Canyon, butterfly-filled gardens such as Zoro Garden, and a variety of themed gardens and museums to explore beneath lush, shaded pathways." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines