Balboa Stadium, San Diego

Name: Balboa Stadium
Address: San Diego, United States

#353 among attractions in San Diego

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

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Balboa Stadium is an American football and soccer stadium in San Diego, California. Just east of San Diego High School, the original stadium was built in 1914 as part of the 1915 Panama–California Exposition, also in Balboa Park, with a capacity of 15,000. A horseshoe design that opened to the south, it was designed by the Quayle Brothers architectural firm and originally called City Stadium. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 3000Coordinates: 32°43'15"N, 117°9'0"W

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Downtown San Diego (Cortez)San Diego United States

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Balboa Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dolphin Cove, San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Spreckels Organ Pavilion.

0.5 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Dolphin Cove, San Diego
14 min walk • Dolphin Cove, nestled in the vibrant city of San Diego, United States, is a captivating amusement ride that offers an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. This marine-themed attraction is not only a feast for the eyes but also an opportunity to engage...
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego
12 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...
0.7 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
19 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...
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
16 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...
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum
San Diego Art Institute, San Diego
19 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...
0.7 miN
Vast photo collection in a grand locale
Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego
19 min walk • The Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum in San Diego's Balboa Park. First founded in 1974, MOPA opened in 1983.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Mingei International Museum, San Diego
19 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego
14 min walk • The San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park in San Diego, California is a museum that features a collection of cars and motorcycles that highlight automotive culture throughout history.
0.7 miN
Park, Garden
Alcazar Garden, San Diego
19 min walk • Alcazar Garden is a garden in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the United States.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Starlight Bowl, San Diego
11 min walk • The Starlight Bowl is an amphitheater located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It was constructed for the 1935–1936 California Pacific International Exposition and seats 4,300.
~1890 ftN
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Veterans Museum & Memorial Center, San Diego
10 min walk • The Veterans Museum and Memorial Center is a museum located in historic Balboa Park of San Diego, California. Founded in 1989, it is dedicated to create, maintain, and operate an institution to honor and perpetuate the memories of all men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Balboa Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Downtown San Diego, San Diego (6 min walk), Veterans Museum & Memorial Center, San Diego (10 min walk), Vantage Pointe Condominium, San Diego (10 min walk), Starlight Bowl, San Diego (11 min walk).

How to get to Balboa Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Balboa Stadium:

Bus

Inspiration Point • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (9 min walk)
Broadway & Park Bl • Lines: 992 (11 min walk)

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (10 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (16 min walk)

Tram

City College • Lines: Silver (11 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (16 min walk)

Train

San Diego (31 min walk)