San Diego Balboa Park

Last update December 13 2011 for San Diego Balboa Park.

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Balboa Park San Diego

San Diego Balboa Park Address: 1549 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, California, 92101

Phone Number: (619) 239-0512 (visitor’s center phone number)

Operating Hours: The park is all day (24 hours a day every day), though the Visitor’s Center is only open from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. The museum hours vary.

Directions to San Diego Balboa Park: See below | Google Map

Parking: Parking is available throughout the park in various parking lots. On of the most largest is the Inspiration Point parking lot, on the east side of Park Blvd., between Presidents Way and the Balboa Park Activity Center. However, since parking can be difficult during peak times or major events, it can be easier to take public transportation if you are nearby in the downtown area. The Metropolitan Transit System has an useful custom route planner where you can find a route to Balboa Park using public transportation.http://www.sdmts.com/marketing/balboapark.asp

Things to Do - Visit the Balboa Park Museums, visit the San Diego Zoo, explore the fantastic architecture of the old buildings, see a play at the Old Globe theatre, watch an IMAX movie at Reuben Fleet Science Center, visit the gardens and hiking trails, enjoy an outdoor concert, participate in a race or other Balboa Park events.

Admission Prices: Admission to the park itself is free, as well as the Botanical Building and most of the gardens. However, the other cultural attractions have admissions that vary by venue. Packages are offered to see multiple museums for discount prices, and on Tuesdays some of the museums are free. (they rotate on a schedule, see Balboa Park Museums Discount Tickets and Free Tuesdays

Food: There are a few restaurants inside Balboa Park, most of them located within the museums. On of the best in The Prado at Balboa Park, an award-winning full-service restaurant located in the House of Hospitality.

Official website: http://www.balboapark.org/

San Diego Balboa Park Museums

Balboa Park Free Concerts and Events

Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park

Free Organ Concerts in Balboa Park - Every Sunday from 2 - 3 PM you can enjoy a free organ concert at Spreckel's Pavillion in Balboa Park. Located at 1549 El Prado #110, San Diego CA. For more information call their phone number (619) 702-8138.

There are many free San Diego events in Balboa Park. During the summer, there are popular free concerts at the Sprekels Organ Pavillion. These dates are for 2011.

International Organ Festival - Held Monday evenings at 7:30 pm the outdoor Sprekels Organ Pavillion. Majestic sounds from the world's largest outdoor organ played by world famous organists. Other special nights include silent movies and jazz in the evening at Balboa Park San Diego CA.

Monday, June 20, 2011 – Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist

Monday, June 27, 2011 – Jonathan Ortloff, 2008 Winner: Young Theater Organist Competition

Monday, July 4, 2011 (Independence Day) – Walter Strony, “A Premiere American Concert Organist,” Theater and Classical;

Monday, July 11, 2011 – Scott Dettra, Organist of The National Cathedral, Washington, DC

Mon, Jul 18, 2011 – Sal Soria, Organist of The Cathedral of Our Lady of The Angels, Los Angeles

Monday, July 25, 2011 – Helmuth Luksch, Austrian Concert Organist

Monday, August 1, 2011 – Christopher Houlihan, “Rising Star” from New York City’s Juilliard School

Monday, Aug. 8, 2011 – Robert Plimpton, San Diego Civic Organist Emeritus

Monday, August 15, 2011 – David Arcus, Organist, Duke University Chapel

Monday, August 22, 2011 – Dennis James – Silent Movie Night; Popular Concert Theater Organist

Monday, August 29, 2011 – Carol Williams, San Diego Civic Organist and friends

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