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Balboa Park Visitors Center

Our mission is to provide the visitor to Balboa Park and San Diego with the most current and comprehensive information on Park activities and attractions.

The Visitors Center features a variety of gifts, handmade creations by Park artists, books, videos, CDs and more.

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Books               top

Kate Sessions: The Mother of Balboa Park

by Joy Raab

Charming illustrations and simple text allows readers young and old to appreciate a woman instrumental in the development of one of the world's great urban parks. Includes maps and drawings of trees that Kate Sessions introduced--and that can be seen today in Balboa Park.

$10.95

Trees and Gardens of Balboa Park
by Kathy Puplava and Paul Siroi
s

A field guide to some of the most popular and most treasured Park trees. Maps provide general locations of at least one tree of each species. Includes photographs and illustrations. 264 pages. Soft-cover.

$25.00

Discover Balboa Park
by Pamela Crooks

A complete guide to America’s greatest urban park. Everything you need to plan a visit to one of the world’s greatest parks—including where to stay, places to eat, what to see and how to visit on a budget. Includes a pull-out map and self-guided walking tour. 221 pages.

$11.95

The Magic of Balboa Park
by Andrew Hudson

A magnificent coffee-table picture book with over 120 breathtaking full-color photographs. Includes historical and architectural descriptions and period quotations. Discover the sweeping splendor and majesty and fall in love with the magic of Balboa Park. 112 pages.

paperback $19.95 hardcover $35.00

PhotoSecrets Balboa Park
by Andrew Hudson

A photographer’s guide to Balboa Park. Explore San Diego’s magical city park with this unique, full color travel guide. Over 70 color pictures show you all the best sights, with 14 maps and many on-the-spot tips to tell you where, when and how to take the best photographs. 72 pages,

$10.95

PhotoSecrets San Diego
by Andrew Hudson

A photographer’s guide to America’s Finest City. Explore San Diego with this unique, full color travel guide. Over 400 color pictures show you the most visually stunning sights, while 48 maps and on-the-spot tips tell you when and how to take the best photographs. Grand-prize winner of the National Self-Published Book Awards and a finalist in the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Travel Guide. 336 pages

$18.95

A Photo Tour of San Diego
by Andrew Hudson

70 large-format, full-color photographs are featured in this beautiful souvenir coffee-table book. Remembers your favorite San Diego sights including the Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Coronado, Old Town, Downtown, La Jolla Beaches, Sea World and more! 64 pages.

paper back $15.95

   
Maps               top

Balboa Park Bi-monthly Events Guide and Park Map

Find out what’s happening in Balboa Park! Features current exhibits, admission prices, hours and special events. Detailed Park map included. To purchase the Events Guide only, please send 50 cents and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Balboa Park Visitors Center, 1549 El Prado, San Diego CA 92101

Balboa Park Recreation Map and Trail Guide

The only complete map to Balboa Park’s hiking and biking trails. Includes recreation, picnic areas and walking trails.

$2.00

San Diego Visitor’s Map

Includes over 200 attractions throughout San Diego county. Mileage to major destinations is shown.

$3.95

Detailed Street Map of San Diego County

Produced by Global Graphics

$3.95

   
Souvenirs               top

California Tower

by Carol Lorsch

The historic California Tower, built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, has become the symbol of San Diego’s rich cultural heritage. 8x10 matted lithograph.

$12.95

La Tehuana of Tehuantepec

Seated in the center of the House of Hospitality courtyard, this fountain sculpture is one of the popular and most photographed sites in the Park. 8x10 matted lithograph

$12.95

Balboa Park Poster

by Judi Smith Transport 20x16

$10.00

San Diego Poster

The essence of Americana, this colorful poster by Rita Schroeder depicts many of San Diego and Balboa Park’s most distinctive landmarks. 23x28

$10.00

   

Balboa Park Postcards

Assorted full color images of Balboa Park

5 cards for $1.00

Balboa Park Note Card Collection

1915 Panama-California Exposition collection of 7 assorted note cards and envelopes. A glimpse into history.

$9.95

   

Balboa Park Lapel Pin

View of the California Tower. About the size of a half-dollar.

$4.50

   
Tickets               top
 
Receive a complimentary Balboa Park Visitors Guide with any ticket purchase from this website.

Passport/Deluxe Zoo Pass Combo

The Best of Balboa Park Combo-entrance to 13 of the Park's finest attractions, plus Deluxe admission for a day at the San Diego Zoo. More than $100 value! Bring your voucher to the Balboa Park Visitors Center to receive your two-day Passport to Balboa Park and your Zoo one-day admission ticket for 7 days of fun!

$55

Please note that the Combo purchase is non-refundable and non-returnable.

Special rates (for groups of 20 or more) are available by calling 619-231-1640.

Passport to Balboa Park Voucher

Visit 13 attractions in Balboa Park for one low price! Good one week from date of activation. More than a $75 value. Voucher to be redeemed at Visitors Center. Adult only.

$30.00

There are no returns or refunds on tickets.

 

San Diego Zoo Deluxe Package

Avoid the lines and walk right in! Package includes admission, 45 minute narrated bus tour and 2-way Skyfari Ride.

Adults $30.00

Child (3-11) $18.00

There are no returns or refunds on tickets.

 

San Diego Passport to Adventure

Includes: Old Town Trolley Tour Ticket; Deluxe San Diego Zoo; 1 or 2 hour Hornblower Harbor Tour; San Diego Maritime Museum; San Diego Museum of Art; 2 for one entrée at any Bazaar del Mundo restaurant; Seaport Village VIP Discount Shopping Card and 5 minute ‘phone card; Horton Plaza Discount Booklet and Souvenir gift. Actual retail value is $93 – a savings of $23.00! Adult only

$69.95

There are no returns or refunds on tickets.

 

   
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How to Order               top

You can order items online, through our secure server, by fax, by mail or by phone.

  • Online: our secure server allows you to make your purchases directly and safely over the internet by clicking Order Form.
  • For fax or mail: print out our online Order Form. Complete and send by fax to 619-557-9446 or regular mail to: Balboa Park Visitors Center Gift Shop, 1549 El Prado Suite 1, San Diego CA 92101-1660. (Please include credit card information or a money order.)
  • For telephone orders: Please call 619-232-2054 between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. One of our staff will be happy to assist you in placing an order.

 

Return Policy               top

You may return merchandise for any reason with 30 days. All items must be in original condition. Videos and CDs must be unopened for a full refund on retail total. Return shipping charges will be paid by customer unless the return is the result of our error.

There are no returns or refunds on tickets.

Please note that we can process returns and refunds only for items purchased from the Balboa Park Visitors Center E-Com Gift Shop. Items returned more than 30 days after delivery, or in unsellable condition will be charged a 50% restocking fee at our discretion.

 

Refund Policy               top

We will notify you via e-mail of your refund once we have received and processed the returned item. You then can expect a refund within 14 business days. Please note we refund shipping only if the return is the result of our error.

There are no refunds on ticket purchases.

Tracking Your Package

All orders are shipped UPS. Please allow 7-10 working days for delivery. Original receipts and tracking numbers will be mailed via USPS. To check the status of your delivery:

 

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