Balboa Park Gardens, Botanical garden in Balboa Park, San Diego, US.
The Botanical Building features a lath structure design with slats that create optimal conditions for 2,100 permanent tropical plants and seasonal flowers.
The gardens and Botanical Building were constructed for the 1915-16 Panama-California Exposition, with architect Bertram Goodhue implementing Carleton Winslow's design plans.
The gardens include themed sections like the Japanese Friendship Garden and Alcazar Garden, reflecting international horticultural and architectural influences.
Visitors can access the Botanical Building from 10 am to 4 pm every day except Thursday, with no admission fee required.
The Desert Garden contains over 1,300 plants across 2.5 acres, displaying an extensive collection of succulents and drought-resistant species.
Location: California
Part of: Balboa Park
GPS coordinates: 32.73140,-117.14500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 04:35
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