Starlight Bowl, San Diego

Name: Starlight Bowl
Address: 2005 Pan American Plz, San Diego, 92101, United States
Telephone: +1 619-544-7827

#85 among attractions in San Diego

Theater, Concerts and shows

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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. It was originally named the Ford Bowl because the automobile manufacturer sponsored outdoor concerts at the venue during the exposition by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the San Francisco Symphony, and other performers. ()

Coordinates: 32°43'35"N, 117°9'11"W

Address

2005 Pan American PlzDowntown San Diego (Balboa Park)San Diego 92101 United States

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+1 619-544-7827

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Starlight Bowl – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Us, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Air & Space Museum.

~1990 ftN
Anthropology displays in historic digs
Museum of Us, San Diego
10 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...
0.4 miNE
Intimate, curated 5-room gallery
Timken Museum of Art, San Diego
11 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...
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Spanish colonial revival architecture
San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego
12 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...
~310 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego
2 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...
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
San Diego Model Railroad Museum, San Diego
11 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...
~1460 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, San Diego
8 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...
~1890 ftN
Museum, Art museum
San Diego Art Institute, San Diego
10 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...
0.4 miNE
Vast photo collection in a grand locale
Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego
11 min walk • The Museum of Photographic Arts is a museum in San Diego's Balboa Park. First founded in 1974, MOPA opened in 1983.
~1820 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Mingei International Museum, San Diego
9 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum, Library
San Diego History Center, San Diego
12 min walk • The San Diego History Center is a museum showcasing the history of San Diego, located in the city's Balboa Park.
0.4 miNE
Park, Garden
Japanese Friendship Garden, San Diego
10 min walk • The Japanese Friendship Garden, also known as Sankei-en is a twelve-acre Japanese garden located within Balboa Park in San Diego, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Starlight Bowl?

Nearby attractions include San Diego Air & Space Museum, San Diego (2 min walk), San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, San Diego (3 min walk), San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego (3 min walk), Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater, San Diego (4 min walk).

How to get to Starlight Bowl by public transport?

The nearest stations to Starlight Bowl:

Bus

Pan American Plaza • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (3 min walk)
Federal Parking Lot • Lines: Balboa Park Tram (3 min walk)

Light rail

City College • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (18 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: 510, 520, Silver (20 min walk)

Tram

City College • Lines: Silver (19 min walk)
5th Avenue • Lines: Silver (20 min walk)

Train

San Diego (31 min walk)