BALBOA PARK
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101 Directions
Since 1868
Here’s The Deal:
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre historical urban park in San Diego, California, United States. It is made up of more than 1,000 acres of parkland. The park has 15 museums, various gardens, arts, international culture associations, and the San Diego zoo. The park has many family plays and picnic areas, lawn bowling, canyon trails for hiking, three leash-free dog parks, and a golf course. Balboa Park attracts 14 million visitors. The park has a Model Railroad Museum, Youth Performance Groups, Museum of Man, Japanese Friendship Garden, Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, Alaska Airlines Flight Path Grill, EthnoBotany Children’s Peace Garden, Pepper Grove Playground, Carousel, and Miniature Train. There are many recreational facilities and several gift shops and restaurants within the boundaries of the park.
SPECIALTY:
Playground, Swings, Trees, Green Belts, Museums, Gardens, Natural Vegetation Zones, Picnic Spots, Animals, Spin, Romp, Kids Play and Parking Area, Water Falls, Statues, Birds, Climb, Zoo, Walking Trails, Grape Street Dog Park, Fleet Science Center, Open Space Areas, Historical Place, Slides, Meadows & Shelter
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MISSION BAY PARK
2688 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109 Directions
Since 2011
Here’s The Deal:
Mission Bay Park is one of the most fabulous aquatic parks in San Diego. It consists of over 4,235 acres in roughly equal parts of land and water. The park boasts 27 miles of shoreline, 19 of which are sandy beaches, with eight locations designated as official swimming areas. Mission Bay Park has boat docks and launching facilities, sailboat and motor rentals, bike and walking paths, basketball courts, and playgrounds for children. It is one of San Diego's most fun-filled places to visit. People often come here to stay onshore and spend their leisure picnicking, riding a bike along the paths, playing volleyball, or flying a kite.
SPECIALTY:
Tables, Dog Park, Dogs, Playgrounds for Children, Bays of Water, Bike and Walk Paths, Parking, Shelters, and Motor Rentals, Benches, Wildlife Preserves, Launching Facilities, Sailboat, Grass, Fishing, Grills, Walks and Sandy Areas, Picnic Areas, Showers, Basketball Courts, Public Restrooms & Camping
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WATERFRONT PARK
1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101 Directions
Since 1938
Here’s The Deal:
Waterfront Park is a beautiful waterfront public space located in San Diego. It has large grassy areas, interactive fountains for kids to play in, intimate garden rooms with distinct themes, jungle gyms, and several picnic areas. The park holds many public and private special events, including farmers markets, festivals, and active and passive family recreation. The park is an ideal venue for a bayside wedding. Waterfront Park features intimate garden rooms with distinct themes, a vibrant kid's play zone, and several picnic areas.
SPECIALTY:
Native Plants Garden, Interactive Fountains, Picnic Area, Slides, Public art, Walking Trails, Benches, Jogging Areas, Event Conducting, Wedding and Special Event Venues, Gardens, Birds, Water Games, Boats, Kid Playgrounds, Zoo & Large Green Spaces