San Diego Parks

Previous San Diego visitors say Balboa Park is a must-see for tourists. The park is consistently rated the number one place to visit in the city. Balboa Park has more than 85 performing arts and international culture organizations, 15 museums, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, gardens, a merry-go-round, hiking and biking trails, restaurants and much more.

Belmont Park has some of the wildest rides of any amusement park. It has the Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, the Vertical Plunge, the Liberty Carousel, and the Crazy Submarine. Pirates Cove, San Diego's largest indoor children's play center, is also located at Belmont Park. The park also contains the Farmer's Market, which has produce sold by certified California producers.

Children's Park is between Front Street and First Street in San Diego. It's across from the Convention Center and has grassy knolls, mounds for kids to climb, and a 200-foot circular water sculpture.

These parks are located near the foot of Marina Park Way. Embaradero Marina Park North and South both frequently host outdoor concerts.

Grand Caribe Shoreline Park features natural plants, as well as those native to California. The park has a meandering path, benches, a bike rack, and a bronze sculpture titled “Sheltering Wings.”

Old Town Historic Park recreates life in the Mexican and early American periods. The park has five original adobes that include shops, restaurants, and a museum. La Casa de Machado y Stewart has objects from the Mexican and early American periods. There are also other historical buildings in the park, including a schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, San Diego's first newspaper office, and a stable with a carriage collection.

Spanish Landing Park is a historical landmark. The park commemorates when Gaspar DePortola and Father Junipero Serra met in 1769. Spanish Landing Park has a walking path, a bike route, picnic tables, benches, and the Callway Carillon Bell Tower.