California Quadrangle, San Diego

Name: California Quadrangle
Address: 1350 El Prado, San Diego, 92101-1616, United States
Telephone: +1 619-239-2001

#176 among attractions in San Diego

Spanish colonial revival architecture, Monuments and statues

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The California Quadrangle, California Building, and California Tower are historic structures located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. They were built for the 1915–16 Panama-California Exposition and served as the grand entry to the Expo. The buildings and courtyard were designed by architect Bertram Goodhue. They were added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1974. They now house the Museum of Us. ()

Built: 1911 (113 years ago)Coordinates: 32°43'53"N, 117°9'7"W

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1350 El PradoDowntown San Diego (Balboa Park)San Diego 92101-1616 United States

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+1 619-239-2001

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California Quadrangle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Us, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Museum of Art.

~70 ftN
Anthropology displays in historic digs
Museum of Us, San Diego
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego's historic Balboa Park, the Museum of Us is a cultural institution dedicated to exploring the human experience from multifaceted perspectives. Beyond a traditional museum, it delves into anthropology and invites visitors to reflect on...
~620 ftE
Intimate, curated 5-room gallery
Timken Museum of Art, San Diego
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego's historic Balboa Park, the Timken Museum of Art stands as a testament to the power of fine art to inspire and educate. Known affectionately as San Diego's "jewel box" of fine art, the museum is renowned for its intimate atmosphere...
~1550 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, the San Diego Natural History Museum, affectionately known as The Nat, stands as a beacon of knowledge for nature enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This museum, founded in 1874, is one of the oldest scientific institutions in...
~660 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Balboa Park, the San Diego Museum of Art stands as a beacon of cultural and artistic expression in the vibrant city of San Diego, United States. This esteemed institution is renowned for its wide-ranging collection, which spans the globe and the...
~1580 ftNE
Museum, Colonial revival architecture
Spanish Village Art Center, San Diego
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego's Balboa Park, the Spanish Village Art Center is a vibrant artistic hub that invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of creativity and craftsmanship. This charming enclave, reminiscent of a quaint European village with its...
~930 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
5 min walk • Nestled within the scenic confines of San Diego's Balboa Park, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum stands as a testament to the intricate art of model railroading. This unique museum, which is the largest indoor model railroad display in North America, offers an...
~980 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego's Balboa Park, the Spreckels Organ Pavilion stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its dedication to the arts. This unique outdoor theatre, home to one of the world's largest pipe organs, offers a matchless...
~1540 ftE
Hands-on exhibits and IMAX theater
Fleet Science Center, San Diego
8 min walk • The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium in Balboa Park, located in San Diego, California. It is at the east end of the El Prado Drive walkway, next to the Bea Evenson Fountain and plaza in central Balboa Park.
~320 ftE
Museum, Art museum
San Diego Art Institute, San Diego
2 min walk • San Diego Art Institute was founded in 1941 as the San Diego Business Men's Art Club. Its name was changed in 1950 to...
~1290 ftE
Park
Zoro Garden, San Diego
7 min walk • Zoro Garden is a 6-acre sunken garden within Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It is located between the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and the Casa de Balboa. The name refers to the Persian mystic Zoroaster. The stone garden was originally built for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition.
~930 ftE
Vast photo collection in a grand locale
Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego
5 min walk • The Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum in San Diego's Balboa Park. First founded in 1974, MOPA opened in 1983.

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Which popular attractions are close to California Quadrangle?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Us, San Diego (1 min walk), Alcazar Garden, San Diego (1 min walk), Old Globe Theatre, San Diego (2 min walk), San Diego Art Institute, San Diego (2 min walk).

How to get to California Quadrangle by public transport?

The nearest stations to California Quadrangle:

Bus

Plaza de Panama • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (3 min walk)
Organ Pavilion Station • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (4 min walk)

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (27 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (29 min walk)

Tram

City College • Lines: Silver (28 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (29 min walk)

Train

San Diego (38 min walk)