Casa de Balboa, San Diego

Name: Casa de Balboa
Address: 1649 El Prado, San Diego, 92101-1662, United States
Telephone: +1 619-232-6203

#93 among attractions in San Diego

Relax in park, Park, Architecture

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Casa de Balboa is a building in San Diego's Balboa Park, in the U.S. state of California. The building was originally known as the Commerce and Industries Building, and later called the Canadian Building, the Palace of Better Housing, and the Electric Building. It is currently home to the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego History Center, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, and the Balboa Art Conservation Center. ()

Elevation: 292 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°43'53"N, 117°8'49"W

Address

1649 El PradoDowntown San Diego (Balboa Park)San Diego 92101-1662 United States

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+1 619-232-6203

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Casa de Balboa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1540 ftW
Anthropology displays in historic digs
Museum of Us, San Diego
8 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...
~310 ftE
Museum, Park, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Balboa Park, San Diego
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Diego, Balboa Park stands as a verdant oasis and a cultural hub, offering a rich tapestry of museums, gardens, and architecture. Covering over 1,200 acres, the park is not only a premiere destination for outdoor enthusiasts but also a...
~930 ftW
Intimate, curated 5-room gallery
Timken Museum of Art, San Diego
5 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...
~260 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego
2 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...
~960 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego
5 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...
~850 ftN
Museum, Colonial revival architecture
Spanish Village Art Center, San Diego
5 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...
~620 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
3 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...
~1170 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
6 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...
~150 ftS
Hands-on exhibits and IMAX theater
Fleet Science Center, San Diego
1 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.
~1230 ftW
Museum, Art museum
San Diego Art Institute, San Diego
6 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...
~270 ftW
Park
Zoro Garden, San Diego
2 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Casa de Balboa?

Nearby attractions include Bea Evenson Fountain, San Diego (1 min walk), Fleet Science Center, San Diego (1 min walk), San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego (2 min walk), Zoro Garden, San Diego (2 min walk).

How to get to Casa de Balboa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Casa de Balboa:

Bus

Plaza de Panama • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (6 min walk)
Organ Pavilion Station • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (8 min walk)

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (29 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (32 min walk)

Tram

City College • Lines: Silver (30 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (32 min walk)