OK - sometimes we just want a quick direction and to get on our way. And of course the volunteer who helped us at the desk wanted to make sure we knew everything about the park. But, overall she was lovely and had the best...More

I was so surprised that it was not possible to just go to the visitor center and grab a map. You had to wait in a line and then once at the counter you could not just get a map. You had to answer a...More

Make the Visitors Center your first stop when visiting the multiple museums, walks, gardens, art galleries, and events in Balboa Park. Their free park map is quite helpful. In addition to a manned by volunteer info. desk, you can buy some small gifts and cards...More

Started here. Free and friendly. A lovely lady gave us all kinds of information on what to do and see on balboa park, a free walking guide to the gardens, hits on how to save money on tickets, and ideas on what to see and...More

Located in the House of Hospitality building, this may be a good place to visit, and find out all the ins and outs of Balboa Park. You will find the staff eager to help, and all with a smile. Free internet.

Kudos to our tour guide, David! He was the best. As a retired architect, he gave us detailed information about the buildings and the purpose of each one. Balboa Park came into its own via the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of the original buildings! You...More