El Prado Complex, San Diego

Name: El Prado Complex
Address: San Diego, United States

#303 among attractions in San Diego

Spanish colonial revival architecture, Interesting neighbourhood

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The El Prado Complex is a historic district in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The 13-acre complex includes 13 contributing buildings and one contributing structure. Most of the structures were built for San Diego's Panama-California Exposition of 1915–16 and were refurbished and re-used for the California Pacific International Exposition of 1935–36. The original architects were Bertram Goodhue and Carleton Winslow. The area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. ()

Built: 1935 (89 years ago)Coordinates: 32°43'53"N, 117°9'14"W

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Downtown San Diego (Balboa Park)San Diego United States

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El Prado Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1850 ftNE
Zoo
San Diego Zoo, San Diego
9 min walk • San Diego Zoo, nestled in the heart of San Diego, United States, stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family recreation. This sprawling 100-acre establishment is more than just a zoo; it's an immersive experience into the world of animals and their habitats.
~620 ftE
Anthropology displays in historic digs
Museum of Us, San Diego
4 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...
~1230 ftE
Intimate, curated 5-room gallery
Timken Museum of Art, San Diego
6 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...
~1260 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego
7 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...
~1820 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego
9 min walk • The San Diego Air & Space Museum is a premier facility in the heart of San Diego's Balboa Park that celebrates aviation and space flight history with a vast collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft. From the Wright brothers' earliest planes to the actual Apollo 9...
~1540 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
8 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...
~1430 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
7 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...
~920 ftE
Museum, Art museum
San Diego Art Institute, San Diego
5 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...
~1900 ftE
Park
Zoro Garden, San Diego
10 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.
~1540 ftE
Vast photo collection in a grand locale
Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego
8 min walk • The Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum in San Diego's Balboa Park. First founded in 1974, MOPA opened in 1983.
~930 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Mingei International Museum, San Diego
5 min walk • The Mingei International Museum is a non-profit public institution that collects, conserves and exhibits folk art, craft and design. The museum was founded in 1974, and its building opened in 1978. The word mingei, meaning 'art of the people,' was coined by the Japanese scholar Dr.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to El Prado Complex?

Nearby attractions include Cabrillo Bridge, San Diego (1 min walk), California Quadrangle, San Diego (3 min walk), Museum of Us, San Diego (4 min walk), Alcazar Garden, San Diego (4 min walk).

How to get to El Prado Complex by public transport?

The nearest stations to El Prado Complex:

Bus

Organ Pavilion Station • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (5 min walk)
Plaza de Panama • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (6 min walk)

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (27 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (28 min walk)

Tram

5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (27 min walk)
City College • Lines: Silver (28 min walk)

Train

San Diego (35 min walk)