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Formal garden patterned after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain is known for ornate fountains and beautifully-colored Moorish tiles.

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Bigredmachine

Salt Lake City, UT2,241 contributions

Nice Free Butterfly Garden to See While at Balboa Park

While at Balboa Park, see the free butterfly garden. Located near the Science Museum. It is a nice walk.

Written June 14, 2012

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Alexandria, VA4,452 contributions

Very nice garden patterned after gardens in Spain

Jan 2014 • Couples

We wandered around Balboa Park for two days enjoying the well known sites (San Diego Museum of Art) but also experiencing little gems like the Alcazar Garden, which is patterned after gardens in Spain. It is located near the Mingei Museum and is close to the SD Museum of Art. We were here in January so we definitely did not see the gardens in the best season. However, the basic structure of colorful Moorish tiles and pergodas were there to enjoy, along with some plants still in season including boxwoods and dusty miller (?). This is a little diversion we bumped into that was actually pleasing to see and in the off season can be viewed in less than 15 minutes.

Written February 23, 2014

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crilvsk

Pittsburgh, PA13 contributions

Alcazar Garden in February

Feb 2014 • Solo

Nice, small garden with beautiful flowers (even in February) and water fountains decorated in Spanish style.

Written February 13, 2014

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MonicaChicago

Los Angeles, CA32 contributions

If you're in Balboa Park, see it, but otherwise don't make a special trip

Alcazar Garden is a small garden where you mainly walk the perimeter surrounding the plants. Parking in summertime at Balboa Park is a veritable NIGHTMARE and really not worth the effort for this little garden.

Written January 15, 2012

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LiseKali

Tampa, FL79 contributions

pretty little garden

Very pretty garden with lots of flowers and hedges. Nice fountain with tile mosaics. If you're at Balboa Park, try to find it.

Written April 10, 2006

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TheShis

Tel Aviv, Israel42,744 contributions

A lovely garden.

Apr 2023 • Couples

This is a lovely and tranquil garden, located at the end of Balboa park.
There are beautiful flowers, arranged in perfect geometric shapes.

Written June 23, 2023

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Rodalita B

Francisco I. Madero Municipality, Mexico3,482 contributions

Alcazar Garden

Feb 2023 • Business

Alcazar Garden-- San Diego Garden Formal garden patterned after the gardens if Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain, is known fir ornate fountains and beautifully colored moorish ties..

Written February 13, 2023

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Cac1234

Germantown, NY2,067 contributions

Snapdragons and Manicured Shrubs

Mar 2020

The Alcazar Garden with snapdragons, manicured shrubs and fountains is nestled between beautiful buildings in Balboa Park. It is a nice area to sit and reflect or rest while visiting the park.

Written March 9, 2020

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Fremont, CA212,260 contributions

Pretty Historic Garden Area in Balboa Park - Alcazar Garden, San Diego

Jan 2020

After our lunch, we took a plesant walk through Alcazar Garden at Balboa Park in San Diego. There are pretty plants and flowers. There is a history sign that describes Alcazar Park. There are pretty views of the park as well.

Written February 3, 2020

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Randy2353

North Palm Beach, FL1,699 contributions

Eye catching

Aug 2018 • Solo

When walking around the park, this garden pops out and you have to stop and enjoy. It is small compared to the rest of the park, but a welcome retreat. Lots varied plants which some are in bloom. It's a surprising garden which one will admire.

Written December 19, 2018

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