Fun at the Nation's Largest Urban Cultural Park: Enjoying Your Tour in Balboa Park San Diego

San Diego, California, is renowned as one of the biggest cultural focal points in the entire nation. The Balboa Park is the main highlight of it and will give you an unforgettable adventure. Over a hundred years old and spanning an area of about 1200 acres, the park presents a sure recipe for a thrilling quest.

By starting at the Park visitors' centre, you could get some much needed assistance on how to plan your tour.

With up to 15 museums, you may have a hard time picking which one to visit. The Automotive Museum featuring almost 100 different historical models is a good pick for vehicle and motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages.

San Diego Zoo will give a nature lover a rare opportunity to view a variety of endangered and other rare animal species.

Various performances for your entertainment can be found at the Organ pavilion, one of its kind, as well as at the puppet theatre and junior theatre for the young ones.

For lunch, you could stop at the Prado restaurant and delight your palate with an array of Mexican and other cuisine options. Opposite the visitors' center, Daniel's Coffee Cart offers you refreshments before lunchtime.

Your tour must also include a visit to some of the exotic gardens present. The Botanical House is worldwide renowned for its charming beauty; the desert garden also merits your attention, with drought resistant varieties of plant life from around the world.

You could go golfing, hiking, biking or even take a stroll on one of its splendid nature trails for a calm break from city life.

And there's even more you may want to check through the following sites.

Balboa Park Official Website

http://www.balboapark.org.html

Directions to and Highlights of the Park

http://www.san-diego-attractions.10-best.info/balboa.html