Balboa Park

"As Central Park is to New York City, Balboa Park is the center of this out-of-doors city."

"Balboa Park includes a number of gardens, reflecting different horticultural styles and environments, including Alcazar Garden , a formal, Spanish-style garden." Full review

"It’s pretty much impossible to get bored at this park." Full review

"Balboa Park endures as an idyllic sylvan retreat and the nation's largest urban cultural park." Full review

"Balboa park is a landscape of arts and culture in San Diego, including museums, such as The Natural History Museum, and the Museum of Photographic Arts." Full review

"The nation’s largest urban cultural park includes the San Diego Zoo (see below), the Old Globe, 13 major museums, unique gardens, and fanciful architecture that originated with Expos in 1915 and 1935." Full review

"All attractions are easily walkable, or jump aboard the park's tram to whizz around them all at speed." Full review

"At 1,200 acres, this lush green space overlooking downtown San Diego is the largest urban cultural park in the country, home to more than 17 museums, theaters and other cultural institutions." Full review

"The cultural heart of San Diego, Balboa Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country." Full review

"No visit to San Diego is complete without taking in Balboa Park." Full review