From an artist’s perspective, Balboa Park is filled with color and energy.  I sometimes take a walk through the rose garden where bushes of orange, yellow, pink, red roses, and fresh cut grass surrounds me.  You can take a romantic stroll through the garden and enjoy the gorgeous San Diego weather.  Go to the center of the park and visit the Museum of Art, The Natural History Museum, and the San Diego Art Institute, just to name a few. 

I also love to stroll through the Japanese Friendship Garden.  A pond full of coy fish greets me as I enter the garden.  The garden is a big atrium and is home to all kinds of plants and herbs.  The is a cool place to go to get away from the sun on very warm summer days (pun intended!)

If you are an art lover like me, then the Spanish Art Village in Balboa Park is the place for you.   The village sits in between the zoo and museums and is home to artist studios ranging from painters to jewelry makers.  Each artist showcases their masterpieces in their little studio.  Going from studio to studio, I am greeted by smiley happy faces.  This is a great place for tourists to purchase unique souvenirs of their stay in San Diego.

These are just a few of the highlights of Balboa Park.  There is an attraction for all ages and tastes.   Everyone is friendly, but who wouldn’t be?  This is heaven on earth!