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San Diego is not short of beautiful parks, but Balboa Park is the undisputed king of them all. You’re going to want to factor in at least half a day for this, as the park is home to 18 fantastic museums, some international houses, organ pavilion concerts, and the unmissable Old Globe Theatre. You could get lost for hours strolling through gardens and admiring architecture, but if you want to do it properly, book a walking tour of the park.
In addition to museums, be sure to visit these free points of interest: Botanical Building and Lily Pond, Bea Evenson Fountain, Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden, the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, House of Hospitality, and the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages (open on weekends). At mealtime, head to Artifact at Mingei for eclectic international cuisine, the Prado for a Spanish-leaning menu, or the open-air Panama 66 for beers and apps.