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1

Balboa Park

The Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour is a 90 minute tour of Balboa Park. The time breakdown is as follows:

2

Plaza de Panama Fountain

The tour will start at the fountain in Plaza de Panama. The Plaza was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition. From here we will make our way to the east side of the plaza to view the map located in front of the Timken Museum.

3

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art building was designed by architects William Templeton Johnson and Robert W. Snyder in a plateresque style to harmonize with existing structures from the Panama–California Exposition of 1915. We'll take a close look at the building's façade and I'll point out several interesting details including five Spanish artists. Four of them are featured inside the museum! We will not enter the museum on this tour.

4

Old Globe Theatre

The Old Globe is a professional theatre company that produces about 15 plays and musicals per year. There are 3 three separate theatres including: 1. Old Globe Theatre (600-seat flagship theatre, fully enclosed) 2. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre (250-seat theatre in the round) 3. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre (615-seat outdoor theatre) The Old Globe Theatre was built in 1935, designed by Richard Requa as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. I will explain how important theatre is to San Diego, and how an arsonist was responsible for the destruction of the original structure in 1978. We will not enter any of the theatres.

5

Museum of Us

Specializing in cultural anthropology, the Museum of Us explores the human experience from multicultural perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection, and human connections. The museum is housed in four original buildings from the 1915 Exposition. These include the California Quadrangle, which was designed for the Exposition by American architect Bertram G. Goodhue, and the California Tower, one of the key landmarks in San Diego. The Quadrangle and Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] The exterior sculpture on the building was created by the Piccirilli Brothers. I will explain who the statues are on the front of the building, and point out some other interesting features in the area. We will not enter the Museum of Us on this tour.

6

Cabrillo Bridge

Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, The Cabrillo Bridge was the first cantilevered, multiple-arched bridge to be built in Southern California. It is nearly 1,500 feet long and nearly 125 feet high. This scenic bridge is one most beautiful ways into Balboa Park. We will see the Cabrillo Bridge from the east side.

7

Alcazar Garden

The Alcazar Garden was designed after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain. It's located next to the Institute of Contemporary Art and Mingei Museum. You'll see its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola. The garden, bordered by boxwood hedges, contains 7,000 annuals for a vibrant display of color throughout the year. The garden has been reconstructed to replicate the 1935 design by San Diego architect Richard Requa. We will walk through this garden before passing the Mingei Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

8

San Diego Art Institute

Now called the The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, this exciting museum presents experimental art and learning with a mission to question everything! We'll pass by the ICA and Mingei on our way to Palm Canyon. We will not enter the ICA museum on this tour.

9

Mingei International Museum

Dedicated to "art of the people" (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world, Mingei International Museum shares arts of daily life through dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design. We will view the West side of the Mingei you'll learn what this building was used for during the 1935 Expo!

10

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

John D. and Adolph Spreckels donated the Spreckels Organ, to the City of San Diego in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition. This unique organ contains more than 5,000 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet and is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. Since 1917, San Diego has had a civic organist, who performs free weekly Sunday concerts!

11

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into Japanese culture. JFG's design is based on centuries-old Japanese techniques adapted to San Diego's climate and florae and seeks to foster a relationship between humans and nature, providing a respite attuned to Japanese simplicity, serenity, and aestheticism. JFG sits on a 12-acre plot. It offers a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and festivals as well as accredited horticultural classes to enhance and deepen visitor appreciation for Japanese culture. It is well known for its unique setting, stone arrangements, koi ponds, water features, sukiya-style buildings and landscape. We will pass by the JFG and I will show you where you can see a good overlook of the park for free!

12

Casa De Balboa

Casa de Balboa was originally known as the Commerce and Industries Building, and later called the Canadian Building, the Palace of Better Housing, and the Electric Building. It is currently home to the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. We'll pass by and I'll tell you about some interesting exhibits that have existed here in the past!

13

Casa del Prado

The Casa del Prado includes reconstructed buildings that were initially built for the Panama–California Exposition. Current tenants include the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation, Civic Dance Arts, the San Diego Floral Association, the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the San Diego Junior Theatre, and the San Diego Youth Symphony. We'll also walk inside and see another "Hidden Gem" in Balboa Park, the Statue Court!

14

Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium that was established in 1973. It was the first science museum to combine interactive science exhibits with a planetarium and an IMAX Dome (OMNIMAX) theater, setting the standard that most major science museums follow today. We'll pass by this museum before we see the Bea Evenson Fountain. We will not enter this museum on this tour.

15

Desert Garden

The Desert Garden was established at the Park Blvd. location in 1976 and contains more than 1,300 plants, including succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within its 2.5 acres. The peak blooming period is January through March; however, these plants are interesting at any time of year because of their unusual shapes. We will view the Desert Garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

16

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

The Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden displays approximately 1,600 roses of more than 130 varieties on a three-acre site. The garden is in bloom from March through December, with the roses usually at their peak in April and May. This garden is recognized as outstanding by several renowned organizations: Named an Outstanding Rose Garden in the U.S.A. by All-America Rose Selections in 1978; Received an Award of Excellence in 2003 from the World Federation of Rose Societies; and in 2014 was named to the Great Rosarians of the World Hall of Fame. We will view this garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

17

San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. It is the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California. The present location of the museum was dedicated on January 14, 1933. A major addition to the museum was dedicated in April 2001, doubling exhibit space. We'll pass by on our way to the famous giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree!

18

Spanish Village Art Center

Established in 1936, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, is San Diego’s premiere artist collective. This is a community of working local artists creating art…year round…right before your eyes! We won't enter Spanish Village on this tour, but I will point out where it is so you can visit after the tour if you wish!

19

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

We'll save the best for last! The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond and Lagoon in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. The Botanical Building is currently closed for an 18-24 month renovation so we will not be able to enter at this time, but we can get a great view from the outside.

20

Balboa Park

The Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour is a 90 minute tour of Balboa Park. The time breakdown is as follows:

21

Plaza de Panama Fountain

The tour will start at the fountain in Plaza de Panama. The Plaza was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition. From here we will make our way to the east side of the plaza to view the map located in front of the Timken Museum.

22

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art building was designed by architects William Templeton Johnson and Robert W. Snyder in a plateresque style to harmonize with existing structures from the Panama–California Exposition of 1915. We'll take a close look at the building's façade and I'll point out several interesting details including five Spanish artists. Four of them are featured inside the museum! We will not enter the museum on this tour.

23

Old Globe Theatre

The Old Globe is a professional theatre company that produces about 15 plays and musicals per year. There are 3 three separate theatres including: 1. Old Globe Theatre (600-seat flagship theatre, fully enclosed) 2. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre (250-seat theatre in the round) 3. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre (615-seat outdoor theatre) The Old Globe Theatre was built in 1935, designed by Richard Requa as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. I will explain how important theatre is to San Diego, and how an arsonist was responsible for the destruction of the original structure in 1978. We will not enter any of the theatres.

24

Museum of Us

Specializing in cultural anthropology, the Museum of Us explores the human experience from multicultural perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection, and human connections. The museum is housed in four original buildings from the 1915 Exposition. These include the California Quadrangle, which was designed for the Exposition by American architect Bertram G. Goodhue, and the California Tower, one of the key landmarks in San Diego. The Quadrangle and Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] The exterior sculpture on the building was created by the Piccirilli Brothers. I will explain who the statues are on the front of the building, and point out some other interesting features in the area. We will not enter the Museum of Us on this tour.

25

Cabrillo Bridge

Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, The Cabrillo Bridge was the first cantilevered, multiple-arched bridge to be built in Southern California. It is nearly 1,500 feet long and nearly 125 feet high. This scenic bridge is one most beautiful ways into Balboa Park. We will see the Cabrillo Bridge from the east side.

26

Alcazar Garden

The Alcazar Garden was designed after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain. It's located next to the Institute of Contemporary Art and Mingei Museum. You'll see its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola. The garden, bordered by boxwood hedges, contains 7,000 annuals for a vibrant display of color throughout the year. The garden has been reconstructed to replicate the 1935 design by San Diego architect Richard Requa. We will walk through this garden before passing the Mingei Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

27

San Diego Art Institute

Now called the The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, this exciting museum presents experimental art and learning with a mission to question everything! We'll pass by the ICA and Mingei on our way to Palm Canyon. We will not enter the ICA museum on this tour.

28

Mingei International Museum

Dedicated to "art of the people" (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world, Mingei International Museum shares arts of daily life through dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design. We will view the West side of the Mingei you'll learn what this building was used for during the 1935 Expo!

29

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

John D. and Adolph Spreckels donated the Spreckels Organ, to the City of San Diego in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition. This unique organ contains more than 5,000 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet and is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. Since 1917, San Diego has had a civic organist, who performs free weekly Sunday concerts!

30

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into Japanese culture. JFG's design is based on centuries-old Japanese techniques adapted to San Diego's climate and florae and seeks to foster a relationship between humans and nature, providing a respite attuned to Japanese simplicity, serenity, and aestheticism. JFG sits on a 12-acre plot. It offers a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and festivals as well as accredited horticultural classes to enhance and deepen visitor appreciation for Japanese culture. It is well known for its unique setting, stone arrangements, koi ponds, water features, sukiya-style buildings and landscape. We will pass by the JFG and I will show you where you can see a good overlook of the park for free!

31

Casa De Balboa

Casa de Balboa was originally known as the Commerce and Industries Building, and later called the Canadian Building, the Palace of Better Housing, and the Electric Building. It is currently home to the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. We'll pass by and I'll tell you about some interesting exhibits that have existed here in the past!

32

Casa del Prado

The Casa del Prado includes reconstructed buildings that were initially built for the Panama–California Exposition. Current tenants include the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation, Civic Dance Arts, the San Diego Floral Association, the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the San Diego Junior Theatre, and the San Diego Youth Symphony. We'll also walk inside and see another "Hidden Gem" in Balboa Park, the Statue Court!

33

Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium that was established in 1973. It was the first science museum to combine interactive science exhibits with a planetarium and an IMAX Dome (OMNIMAX) theater, setting the standard that most major science museums follow today. We'll pass by this museum before we see the Bea Evenson Fountain. We will not enter this museum on this tour.

34

Desert Garden

The Desert Garden was established at the Park Blvd. location in 1976 and contains more than 1,300 plants, including succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within its 2.5 acres. The peak blooming period is January through March; however, these plants are interesting at any time of year because of their unusual shapes. We will view the Desert Garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

35

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

The Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden displays approximately 1,600 roses of more than 130 varieties on a three-acre site. The garden is in bloom from March through December, with the roses usually at their peak in April and May. This garden is recognized as outstanding by several renowned organizations: Named an Outstanding Rose Garden in the U.S.A. by All-America Rose Selections in 1978; Received an Award of Excellence in 2003 from the World Federation of Rose Societies; and in 2014 was named to the Great Rosarians of the World Hall of Fame. We will view this garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

36

San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. It is the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California. The present location of the museum was dedicated on January 14, 1933. A major addition to the museum was dedicated in April 2001, doubling exhibit space. We'll pass by on our way to the famous giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree!

37

Spanish Village Art Center

Established in 1936, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, is San Diego’s premiere artist collective. This is a community of working local artists creating art…year round…right before your eyes! We won't enter Spanish Village on this tour, but I will point out where it is so you can visit after the tour if you wish!

38

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

We'll save the best for last! The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond and Lagoon in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. The Botanical Building is currently closed for an 18-24 month renovation so we will not be able to enter at this time, but we can get a great view from the outside.

39

Balboa Park

The Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour is a 90 minute tour of Balboa Park. The time breakdown is as follows:

40

Plaza de Panama Fountain

The tour will start at the fountain in Plaza de Panama. The Plaza was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition. From here we will make our way to the east side of the plaza to view the map located in front of the Timken Museum.

41

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art building was designed by architects William Templeton Johnson and Robert W. Snyder in a plateresque style to harmonize with existing structures from the Panama–California Exposition of 1915. We'll take a close look at the building's façade and I'll point out several interesting details including five Spanish artists. Four of them are featured inside the museum! We will not enter the museum on this tour.

42

Old Globe Theatre

The Old Globe is a professional theatre company that produces about 15 plays and musicals per year. There are 3 three separate theatres including: 1. Old Globe Theatre (600-seat flagship theatre, fully enclosed) 2. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre (250-seat theatre in the round) 3. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre (615-seat outdoor theatre) The Old Globe Theatre was built in 1935, designed by Richard Requa as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. I will explain how important theatre is to San Diego, and how an arsonist was responsible for the destruction of the original structure in 1978. We will not enter any of the theatres.

43

Museum of Us

Specializing in cultural anthropology, the Museum of Us explores the human experience from multicultural perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection, and human connections. The museum is housed in four original buildings from the 1915 Exposition. These include the California Quadrangle, which was designed for the Exposition by American architect Bertram G. Goodhue, and the California Tower, one of the key landmarks in San Diego. The Quadrangle and Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] The exterior sculpture on the building was created by the Piccirilli Brothers. I will explain who the statues are on the front of the building, and point out some other interesting features in the area. We will not enter the Museum of Us on this tour.

44

Cabrillo Bridge

Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, The Cabrillo Bridge was the first cantilevered, multiple-arched bridge to be built in Southern California. It is nearly 1,500 feet long and nearly 125 feet high. This scenic bridge is one most beautiful ways into Balboa Park. We will see the Cabrillo Bridge from the east side.

45

Alcazar Garden

The Alcazar Garden was designed after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain. It's located next to the Institute of Contemporary Art and Mingei Museum. You'll see its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola. The garden, bordered by boxwood hedges, contains 7,000 annuals for a vibrant display of color throughout the year. The garden has been reconstructed to replicate the 1935 design by San Diego architect Richard Requa. We will walk through this garden before passing the Mingei Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

46

San Diego Art Institute

Now called the The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, this exciting museum presents experimental art and learning with a mission to question everything! We'll pass by the ICA and Mingei on our way to Palm Canyon. We will not enter the ICA museum on this tour.

47

Mingei International Museum

Dedicated to "art of the people" (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world, Mingei International Museum shares arts of daily life through dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design. We will view the West side of the Mingei you'll learn what this building was used for during the 1935 Expo!

48

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

John D. and Adolph Spreckels donated the Spreckels Organ, to the City of San Diego in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition. This unique organ contains more than 5,000 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet and is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. Since 1917, San Diego has had a civic organist, who performs free weekly Sunday concerts!

49

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into Japanese culture. JFG's design is based on centuries-old Japanese techniques adapted to San Diego's climate and florae and seeks to foster a relationship between humans and nature, providing a respite attuned to Japanese simplicity, serenity, and aestheticism. JFG sits on a 12-acre plot. It offers a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and festivals as well as accredited horticultural classes to enhance and deepen visitor appreciation for Japanese culture. It is well known for its unique setting, stone arrangements, koi ponds, water features, sukiya-style buildings and landscape. We will pass by the JFG and I will show you where you can see a good overlook of the park for free!

50

Casa De Balboa

Casa de Balboa was originally known as the Commerce and Industries Building, and later called the Canadian Building, the Palace of Better Housing, and the Electric Building. It is currently home to the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. We'll pass by and I'll tell you about some interesting exhibits that have existed here in the past!

51

Casa del Prado

The Casa del Prado includes reconstructed buildings that were initially built for the Panama–California Exposition. Current tenants include the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation, Civic Dance Arts, the San Diego Floral Association, the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the San Diego Junior Theatre, and the San Diego Youth Symphony. We'll also walk inside and see another "Hidden Gem" in Balboa Park, the Statue Court!

52

Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium that was established in 1973. It was the first science museum to combine interactive science exhibits with a planetarium and an IMAX Dome (OMNIMAX) theater, setting the standard that most major science museums follow today. We'll pass by this museum before we see the Bea Evenson Fountain. We will not enter this museum on this tour.

53

Desert Garden

The Desert Garden was established at the Park Blvd. location in 1976 and contains more than 1,300 plants, including succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within its 2.5 acres. The peak blooming period is January through March; however, these plants are interesting at any time of year because of their unusual shapes. We will view the Desert Garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

54

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

The Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden displays approximately 1,600 roses of more than 130 varieties on a three-acre site. The garden is in bloom from March through December, with the roses usually at their peak in April and May. This garden is recognized as outstanding by several renowned organizations: Named an Outstanding Rose Garden in the U.S.A. by All-America Rose Selections in 1978; Received an Award of Excellence in 2003 from the World Federation of Rose Societies; and in 2014 was named to the Great Rosarians of the World Hall of Fame. We will view this garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

55

San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. It is the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California. The present location of the museum was dedicated on January 14, 1933. A major addition to the museum was dedicated in April 2001, doubling exhibit space. We'll pass by on our way to the famous giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree!

56

Spanish Village Art Center

Established in 1936, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, is San Diego’s premiere artist collective. This is a community of working local artists creating art…year round…right before your eyes! We won't enter Spanish Village on this tour, but I will point out where it is so you can visit after the tour if you wish!

57

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

We'll save the best for last! The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond and Lagoon in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. The Botanical Building is currently closed for an 18-24 month renovation so we will not be able to enter at this time, but we can get a great view from the outside.

58

Balboa Park

The Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour is a 90 minute tour of Balboa Park. The time breakdown is as follows:

59

Plaza de Panama Fountain

The tour will start at the fountain in Plaza de Panama. The Plaza was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition. From here we will make our way to the east side of the plaza to view the map located in front of the Timken Museum.

60

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art building was designed by architects William Templeton Johnson and Robert W. Snyder in a plateresque style to harmonize with existing structures from the Panama–California Exposition of 1915. We'll take a close look at the building's façade and I'll point out several interesting details including five Spanish artists. Four of them are featured inside the museum! We will not enter the museum on this tour.

61

Old Globe Theatre

The Old Globe is a professional theatre company that produces about 15 plays and musicals per year. There are 3 three separate theatres including: 1. Old Globe Theatre (600-seat flagship theatre, fully enclosed) 2. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre (250-seat theatre in the round) 3. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre (615-seat outdoor theatre) The Old Globe Theatre was built in 1935, designed by Richard Requa as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. I will explain how important theatre is to San Diego, and how an arsonist was responsible for the destruction of the original structure in 1978. We will not enter any of the theatres.

62

Museum of Us

Specializing in cultural anthropology, the Museum of Us explores the human experience from multicultural perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection, and human connections. The museum is housed in four original buildings from the 1915 Exposition. These include the California Quadrangle, which was designed for the Exposition by American architect Bertram G. Goodhue, and the California Tower, one of the key landmarks in San Diego. The Quadrangle and Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] The exterior sculpture on the building was created by the Piccirilli Brothers. I will explain who the statues are on the front of the building, and point out some other interesting features in the area. We will not enter the Museum of Us on this tour.

63

Cabrillo Bridge

Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, The Cabrillo Bridge was the first cantilevered, multiple-arched bridge to be built in Southern California. It is nearly 1,500 feet long and nearly 125 feet high. This scenic bridge is one most beautiful ways into Balboa Park. We will see the Cabrillo Bridge from the east side.

64

Alcazar Garden

The Alcazar Garden was designed after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain. It's located next to the Institute of Contemporary Art and Mingei Museum. You'll see its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola. The garden, bordered by boxwood hedges, contains 7,000 annuals for a vibrant display of color throughout the year. The garden has been reconstructed to replicate the 1935 design by San Diego architect Richard Requa. We will walk through this garden before passing the Mingei Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

65

San Diego Art Institute

Now called the The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, this exciting museum presents experimental art and learning with a mission to question everything! We'll pass by the ICA and Mingei on our way to Palm Canyon. We will not enter the ICA museum on this tour.

66

Mingei International Museum

Dedicated to "art of the people" (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world, Mingei International Museum shares arts of daily life through dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design. We will view the West side of the Mingei you'll learn what this building was used for during the 1935 Expo!

67

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

John D. and Adolph Spreckels donated the Spreckels Organ, to the City of San Diego in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition. This unique organ contains more than 5,000 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet and is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. Since 1917, San Diego has had a civic organist, who performs free weekly Sunday concerts!

68

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into Japanese culture. JFG's design is based on centuries-old Japanese techniques adapted to San Diego's climate and florae and seeks to foster a relationship between humans and nature, providing a respite attuned to Japanese simplicity, serenity, and aestheticism. JFG sits on a 12-acre plot. It offers a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and festivals as well as accredited horticultural classes to enhance and deepen visitor appreciation for Japanese culture. It is well known for its unique setting, stone arrangements, koi ponds, water features, sukiya-style buildings and landscape. We will pass by the JFG and I will show you where you can see a good overlook of the park for free!

69

Casa De Balboa

Casa de Balboa was originally known as the Commerce and Industries Building, and later called the Canadian Building, the Palace of Better Housing, and the Electric Building. It is currently home to the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. We'll pass by and I'll tell you about some interesting exhibits that have existed here in the past!

70

Casa del Prado

The Casa del Prado includes reconstructed buildings that were initially built for the Panama–California Exposition. Current tenants include the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation, Civic Dance Arts, the San Diego Floral Association, the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the San Diego Junior Theatre, and the San Diego Youth Symphony. We'll also walk inside and see another "Hidden Gem" in Balboa Park, the Statue Court!

71

Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium that was established in 1973. It was the first science museum to combine interactive science exhibits with a planetarium and an IMAX Dome (OMNIMAX) theater, setting the standard that most major science museums follow today. We'll pass by this museum before we see the Bea Evenson Fountain. We will not enter this museum on this tour.

72

Desert Garden

The Desert Garden was established at the Park Blvd. location in 1976 and contains more than 1,300 plants, including succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within its 2.5 acres. The peak blooming period is January through March; however, these plants are interesting at any time of year because of their unusual shapes. We will view the Desert Garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

73

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

The Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden displays approximately 1,600 roses of more than 130 varieties on a three-acre site. The garden is in bloom from March through December, with the roses usually at their peak in April and May. This garden is recognized as outstanding by several renowned organizations: Named an Outstanding Rose Garden in the U.S.A. by All-America Rose Selections in 1978; Received an Award of Excellence in 2003 from the World Federation of Rose Societies; and in 2014 was named to the Great Rosarians of the World Hall of Fame. We will view this garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

74

San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. It is the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California. The present location of the museum was dedicated on January 14, 1933. A major addition to the museum was dedicated in April 2001, doubling exhibit space. We'll pass by on our way to the famous giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree!

75

Spanish Village Art Center

Established in 1936, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, is San Diego’s premiere artist collective. This is a community of working local artists creating art…year round…right before your eyes! We won't enter Spanish Village on this tour, but I will point out where it is so you can visit after the tour if you wish!

76

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

We'll save the best for last! The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond and Lagoon in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. The Botanical Building is currently closed for an 18-24 month renovation so we will not be able to enter at this time, but we can get a great view from the outside.

77

Balboa Park

The Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour is a 90 minute tour of Balboa Park. The time breakdown is as follows:

78

Plaza de Panama Fountain

The tour will start at the fountain in Plaza de Panama. The Plaza was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition. From here we will make our way to the east side of the plaza to view the map located in front of the Timken Museum.

79

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art building was designed by architects William Templeton Johnson and Robert W. Snyder in a plateresque style to harmonize with existing structures from the Panama–California Exposition of 1915. We'll take a close look at the building's façade and I'll point out several interesting details including five Spanish artists. Four of them are featured inside the museum! We will not enter the museum on this tour.

80

Old Globe Theatre

The Old Globe is a professional theatre company that produces about 15 plays and musicals per year. There are 3 three separate theatres including: 1. Old Globe Theatre (600-seat flagship theatre, fully enclosed) 2. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre (250-seat theatre in the round) 3. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre (615-seat outdoor theatre) The Old Globe Theatre was built in 1935, designed by Richard Requa as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. I will explain how important theatre is to San Diego, and how an arsonist was responsible for the destruction of the original structure in 1978. We will not enter any of the theatres.

81

Museum of Us

Specializing in cultural anthropology, the Museum of Us explores the human experience from multicultural perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection, and human connections. The museum is housed in four original buildings from the 1915 Exposition. These include the California Quadrangle, which was designed for the Exposition by American architect Bertram G. Goodhue, and the California Tower, one of the key landmarks in San Diego. The Quadrangle and Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] The exterior sculpture on the building was created by the Piccirilli Brothers. I will explain who the statues are on the front of the building, and point out some other interesting features in the area. We will not enter the Museum of Us on this tour.

82

Cabrillo Bridge

Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, The Cabrillo Bridge was the first cantilevered, multiple-arched bridge to be built in Southern California. It is nearly 1,500 feet long and nearly 125 feet high. This scenic bridge is one most beautiful ways into Balboa Park. We will see the Cabrillo Bridge from the east side.

83

Alcazar Garden

The Alcazar Garden was designed after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain. It's located next to the Institute of Contemporary Art and Mingei Museum. You'll see its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola. The garden, bordered by boxwood hedges, contains 7,000 annuals for a vibrant display of color throughout the year. The garden has been reconstructed to replicate the 1935 design by San Diego architect Richard Requa. We will walk through this garden before passing the Mingei Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

84

San Diego Art Institute

Now called the The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, this exciting museum presents experimental art and learning with a mission to question everything! We'll pass by the ICA and Mingei on our way to Palm Canyon. We will not enter the ICA museum on this tour.

85

Mingei International Museum

Dedicated to "art of the people" (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world, Mingei International Museum shares arts of daily life through dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design. We will view the West side of the Mingei you'll learn what this building was used for during the 1935 Expo!

86

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

John D. and Adolph Spreckels donated the Spreckels Organ, to the City of San Diego in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition. This unique organ contains more than 5,000 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet and is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. Since 1917, San Diego has had a civic organist, who performs free weekly Sunday concerts!

87

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into Japanese culture. JFG's design is based on centuries-old Japanese techniques adapted to San Diego's climate and florae and seeks to foster a relationship between humans and nature, providing a respite attuned to Japanese simplicity, serenity, and aestheticism. JFG sits on a 12-acre plot. It offers a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and festivals as well as accredited horticultural classes to enhance and deepen visitor appreciation for Japanese culture. It is well known for its unique setting, stone arrangements, koi ponds, water features, sukiya-style buildings and landscape. We will pass by the JFG and I will show you where you can see a good overlook of the park for free!

88

Casa De Balboa

Casa de Balboa was originally known as the Commerce and Industries Building, and later called the Canadian Building, the Palace of Better Housing, and the Electric Building. It is currently home to the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. We'll pass by and I'll tell you about some interesting exhibits that have existed here in the past!

89

Casa del Prado

The Casa del Prado includes reconstructed buildings that were initially built for the Panama–California Exposition. Current tenants include the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation, Civic Dance Arts, the San Diego Floral Association, the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the San Diego Junior Theatre, and the San Diego Youth Symphony. We'll also walk inside and see another "Hidden Gem" in Balboa Park, the Statue Court!

90

Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium that was established in 1973. It was the first science museum to combine interactive science exhibits with a planetarium and an IMAX Dome (OMNIMAX) theater, setting the standard that most major science museums follow today. We'll pass by this museum before we see the Bea Evenson Fountain. We will not enter this museum on this tour.

91

Desert Garden

The Desert Garden was established at the Park Blvd. location in 1976 and contains more than 1,300 plants, including succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within its 2.5 acres. The peak blooming period is January through March; however, these plants are interesting at any time of year because of their unusual shapes. We will view the Desert Garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

92

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

The Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden displays approximately 1,600 roses of more than 130 varieties on a three-acre site. The garden is in bloom from March through December, with the roses usually at their peak in April and May. This garden is recognized as outstanding by several renowned organizations: Named an Outstanding Rose Garden in the U.S.A. by All-America Rose Selections in 1978; Received an Award of Excellence in 2003 from the World Federation of Rose Societies; and in 2014 was named to the Great Rosarians of the World Hall of Fame. We will view this garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

93

San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. It is the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California. The present location of the museum was dedicated on January 14, 1933. A major addition to the museum was dedicated in April 2001, doubling exhibit space. We'll pass by on our way to the famous giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree!

94

Spanish Village Art Center

Established in 1936, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, is San Diego’s premiere artist collective. This is a community of working local artists creating art…year round…right before your eyes! We won't enter Spanish Village on this tour, but I will point out where it is so you can visit after the tour if you wish!

95

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

We'll save the best for last! The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond and Lagoon in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. The Botanical Building is currently closed for an 18-24 month renovation so we will not be able to enter at this time, but we can get a great view from the outside.

96

Balboa Park

The Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour is a 90 minute tour of Balboa Park. The time breakdown is as follows:

97

Plaza de Panama Fountain

The tour will start at the fountain in Plaza de Panama. The Plaza was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition. From here we will make our way to the east side of the plaza to view the map located in front of the Timken Museum.

98

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art building was designed by architects William Templeton Johnson and Robert W. Snyder in a plateresque style to harmonize with existing structures from the Panama–California Exposition of 1915. We'll take a close look at the building's façade and I'll point out several interesting details including five Spanish artists. Four of them are featured inside the museum! We will not enter the museum on this tour.

99

Old Globe Theatre

The Old Globe is a professional theatre company that produces about 15 plays and musicals per year. There are 3 three separate theatres including: 1. Old Globe Theatre (600-seat flagship theatre, fully enclosed) 2. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre (250-seat theatre in the round) 3. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre (615-seat outdoor theatre) The Old Globe Theatre was built in 1935, designed by Richard Requa as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. I will explain how important theatre is to San Diego, and how an arsonist was responsible for the destruction of the original structure in 1978. We will not enter any of the theatres.

100

Museum of Us

Specializing in cultural anthropology, the Museum of Us explores the human experience from multicultural perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection, and human connections. The museum is housed in four original buildings from the 1915 Exposition. These include the California Quadrangle, which was designed for the Exposition by American architect Bertram G. Goodhue, and the California Tower, one of the key landmarks in San Diego. The Quadrangle and Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] The exterior sculpture on the building was created by the Piccirilli Brothers. I will explain who the statues are on the front of the building, and point out some other interesting features in the area. We will not enter the Museum of Us on this tour.

101

Cabrillo Bridge

Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, The Cabrillo Bridge was the first cantilevered, multiple-arched bridge to be built in Southern California. It is nearly 1,500 feet long and nearly 125 feet high. This scenic bridge is one most beautiful ways into Balboa Park. We will see the Cabrillo Bridge from the east side.

102

Alcazar Garden

The Alcazar Garden was designed after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain. It's located next to the Institute of Contemporary Art and Mingei Museum. You'll see its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola. The garden, bordered by boxwood hedges, contains 7,000 annuals for a vibrant display of color throughout the year. The garden has been reconstructed to replicate the 1935 design by San Diego architect Richard Requa. We will walk through this garden before passing the Mingei Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

103

San Diego Art Institute

Now called the The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, this exciting museum presents experimental art and learning with a mission to question everything! We'll pass by the ICA and Mingei on our way to Palm Canyon. We will not enter the ICA museum on this tour.

104

Mingei International Museum

Dedicated to "art of the people" (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world, Mingei International Museum shares arts of daily life through dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design. We will view the West side of the Mingei you'll learn what this building was used for during the 1935 Expo!

105

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

John D. and Adolph Spreckels donated the Spreckels Organ, to the City of San Diego in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition. This unique organ contains more than 5,000 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet and is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. Since 1917, San Diego has had a civic organist, who performs free weekly Sunday concerts!

106

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into Japanese culture. JFG's design is based on centuries-old Japanese techniques adapted to San Diego's climate and florae and seeks to foster a relationship between humans and nature, providing a respite attuned to Japanese simplicity, serenity, and aestheticism. JFG sits on a 12-acre plot. It offers a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and festivals as well as accredited horticultural classes to enhance and deepen visitor appreciation for Japanese culture. It is well known for its unique setting, stone arrangements, koi ponds, water features, sukiya-style buildings and landscape. We will pass by the JFG and I will show you where you can see a good overlook of the park for free!

107

Casa De Balboa

Casa de Balboa was originally known as the Commerce and Industries Building, and later called the Canadian Building, the Palace of Better Housing, and the Electric Building. It is currently home to the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. We'll pass by and I'll tell you about some interesting exhibits that have existed here in the past!

108

Casa del Prado

The Casa del Prado includes reconstructed buildings that were initially built for the Panama–California Exposition. Current tenants include the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation, Civic Dance Arts, the San Diego Floral Association, the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the San Diego Junior Theatre, and the San Diego Youth Symphony. We'll also walk inside and see another "Hidden Gem" in Balboa Park, the Statue Court!

109

Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium that was established in 1973. It was the first science museum to combine interactive science exhibits with a planetarium and an IMAX Dome (OMNIMAX) theater, setting the standard that most major science museums follow today. We'll pass by this museum before we see the Bea Evenson Fountain. We will not enter this museum on this tour.

110

Desert Garden

The Desert Garden was established at the Park Blvd. location in 1976 and contains more than 1,300 plants, including succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within its 2.5 acres. The peak blooming period is January through March; however, these plants are interesting at any time of year because of their unusual shapes. We will view the Desert Garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

111

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

The Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden displays approximately 1,600 roses of more than 130 varieties on a three-acre site. The garden is in bloom from March through December, with the roses usually at their peak in April and May. This garden is recognized as outstanding by several renowned organizations: Named an Outstanding Rose Garden in the U.S.A. by All-America Rose Selections in 1978; Received an Award of Excellence in 2003 from the World Federation of Rose Societies; and in 2014 was named to the Great Rosarians of the World Hall of Fame. We will view this garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

112

San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. It is the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California. The present location of the museum was dedicated on January 14, 1933. A major addition to the museum was dedicated in April 2001, doubling exhibit space. We'll pass by on our way to the famous giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree!

113

Spanish Village Art Center

Established in 1936, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, is San Diego’s premiere artist collective. This is a community of working local artists creating art…year round…right before your eyes! We won't enter Spanish Village on this tour, but I will point out where it is so you can visit after the tour if you wish!

114

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

We'll save the best for last! The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond and Lagoon in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. The Botanical Building is currently closed for an 18-24 month renovation so we will not be able to enter at this time, but we can get a great view from the outside.

115

Balboa Park

The Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour is a 90 minute tour of Balboa Park. The time breakdown is as follows:

116

Plaza de Panama Fountain

The tour will start at the fountain in Plaza de Panama. The Plaza was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition. From here we will make our way to the east side of the plaza to view the map located in front of the Timken Museum.

117

San Diego Museum of Art

The San Diego Museum of Art building was designed by architects William Templeton Johnson and Robert W. Snyder in a plateresque style to harmonize with existing structures from the Panama–California Exposition of 1915. We'll take a close look at the building's façade and I'll point out several interesting details including five Spanish artists. Four of them are featured inside the museum! We will not enter the museum on this tour.

118

Old Globe Theatre

The Old Globe is a professional theatre company that produces about 15 plays and musicals per year. There are 3 three separate theatres including: 1. Old Globe Theatre (600-seat flagship theatre, fully enclosed) 2. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre (250-seat theatre in the round) 3. Lowell Davies Festival Theatre (615-seat outdoor theatre) The Old Globe Theatre was built in 1935, designed by Richard Requa as part of the California Pacific International Exposition. I will explain how important theatre is to San Diego, and how an arsonist was responsible for the destruction of the original structure in 1978. We will not enter any of the theatres.

119

Museum of Us

Specializing in cultural anthropology, the Museum of Us explores the human experience from multicultural perspectives to spark dialogue, self-reflection, and human connections. The museum is housed in four original buildings from the 1915 Exposition. These include the California Quadrangle, which was designed for the Exposition by American architect Bertram G. Goodhue, and the California Tower, one of the key landmarks in San Diego. The Quadrangle and Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4] The exterior sculpture on the building was created by the Piccirilli Brothers. I will explain who the statues are on the front of the building, and point out some other interesting features in the area. We will not enter the Museum of Us on this tour.

120

Cabrillo Bridge

Built for the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, The Cabrillo Bridge was the first cantilevered, multiple-arched bridge to be built in Southern California. It is nearly 1,500 feet long and nearly 125 feet high. This scenic bridge is one most beautiful ways into Balboa Park. We will see the Cabrillo Bridge from the east side.

121

Alcazar Garden

The Alcazar Garden was designed after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain. It's located next to the Institute of Contemporary Art and Mingei Museum. You'll see its ornate fountains, exquisite turquoise blue, yellow, and green Moorish tiles and shady pergola. The garden, bordered by boxwood hedges, contains 7,000 annuals for a vibrant display of color throughout the year. The garden has been reconstructed to replicate the 1935 design by San Diego architect Richard Requa. We will walk through this garden before passing the Mingei Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

122

San Diego Art Institute

Now called the The Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, this exciting museum presents experimental art and learning with a mission to question everything! We'll pass by the ICA and Mingei on our way to Palm Canyon. We will not enter the ICA museum on this tour.

123

Mingei International Museum

Dedicated to "art of the people" (mingei) from all eras and cultures of the world, Mingei International Museum shares arts of daily life through dynamic, changing exhibitions of historical and contemporary folk art, craft and design. We will view the West side of the Mingei you'll learn what this building was used for during the 1935 Expo!

124

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

John D. and Adolph Spreckels donated the Spreckels Organ, to the City of San Diego in 1914 for the Panama-California Exposition. This unique organ contains more than 5,000 pipes ranging in length from the size of a pencil to 32 feet and is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world. Since 1917, San Diego has had a civic organist, who performs free weekly Sunday concerts!

125

Japanese Friendship Garden

The Japanese Friendship Garden is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. It illustrates two cultures and creates an immersive experience into Japanese culture. JFG's design is based on centuries-old Japanese techniques adapted to San Diego's climate and florae and seeks to foster a relationship between humans and nature, providing a respite attuned to Japanese simplicity, serenity, and aestheticism. JFG sits on a 12-acre plot. It offers a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and festivals as well as accredited horticultural classes to enhance and deepen visitor appreciation for Japanese culture. It is well known for its unique setting, stone arrangements, koi ponds, water features, sukiya-style buildings and landscape. We will pass by the JFG and I will show you where you can see a good overlook of the park for free!

126

Casa De Balboa

Casa de Balboa was originally known as the Commerce and Industries Building, and later called the Canadian Building, the Palace of Better Housing, and the Electric Building. It is currently home to the Museum of Photographic Arts, the San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. We'll pass by and I'll tell you about some interesting exhibits that have existed here in the past!

127

Casa del Prado

The Casa del Prado includes reconstructed buildings that were initially built for the Panama–California Exposition. Current tenants include the San Diego Botanical Garden Foundation, Civic Dance Arts, the San Diego Floral Association, the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, the San Diego Junior Theatre, and the San Diego Youth Symphony. We'll also walk inside and see another "Hidden Gem" in Balboa Park, the Statue Court!

128

Fleet Science Center

The Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium that was established in 1973. It was the first science museum to combine interactive science exhibits with a planetarium and an IMAX Dome (OMNIMAX) theater, setting the standard that most major science museums follow today. We'll pass by this museum before we see the Bea Evenson Fountain. We will not enter this museum on this tour.

129

Desert Garden

The Desert Garden was established at the Park Blvd. location in 1976 and contains more than 1,300 plants, including succulents and drought-resistant plants from around the world, within its 2.5 acres. The peak blooming period is January through March; however, these plants are interesting at any time of year because of their unusual shapes. We will view the Desert Garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

130

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

The Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden displays approximately 1,600 roses of more than 130 varieties on a three-acre site. The garden is in bloom from March through December, with the roses usually at their peak in April and May. This garden is recognized as outstanding by several renowned organizations: Named an Outstanding Rose Garden in the U.S.A. by All-America Rose Selections in 1978; Received an Award of Excellence in 2003 from the World Federation of Rose Societies; and in 2014 was named to the Great Rosarians of the World Hall of Fame. We will view this garden from the top of the footbridge that crosses Park Blvd.

131

San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Natural History Museum was founded in 1874 as the San Diego Society of Natural History. It is the second oldest scientific institution west of the Mississippi and the oldest in Southern California. The present location of the museum was dedicated on January 14, 1933. A major addition to the museum was dedicated in April 2001, doubling exhibit space. We'll pass by on our way to the famous giant Moreton Bay Fig Tree!

132

Spanish Village Art Center

Established in 1936, Spanish Village Art Center, in Balboa Park, is San Diego’s premiere artist collective. This is a community of working local artists creating art…year round…right before your eyes! We won't enter Spanish Village on this tour, but I will point out where it is so you can visit after the tour if you wish!

133

Botanical Building and Lily Pond

We'll save the best for last! The view of the Botanical Building with the Lily Pond and Lagoon in the foreground is one of the most photographed scenes in Balboa Park and a “must-see” destination in San Diego. Built for the 1915-16 Exposition, along with the adjacent Lily Pond and Lagoon, the historic building is one of the largest lath structures in the world. The Botanical Building plantings include more than 2,100 permanent plants, featuring fascinating collections of cycads, ferns, orchids, other tropical plants, and palms. The Botanical Building also presents some of the Park’s vibrant seasonal flower displays. The Botanical Building is currently closed for an 18-24 month renovation so we will not be able to enter at this time, but we can get a great view from the outside.

134

Бальбоа Парк

Тур Balboa Park Hidden Gems Tour — это 90-минутная экскурсия по парку Бальбоа. Расклад по времени следующий:

135

Фонтан Пласа-де-Панама

Экскурсия начнется у фонтана на площади Пласа-де-Панама. Первоначально Plaza был построен для выставки Панама-Калифорния 1915 года. Отсюда мы направимся к восточной стороне площади, чтобы просмотреть карту, расположенную перед музеем Тимкен.

136

Художественный музей Сан-Диего

Здание Художественного музея Сан-Диего было спроектировано архитекторами Уильямом Темплтоном Джонсоном и Робертом В. Снайдером в стиле платереск, чтобы гармонировать с существующими постройками Панамо-Калифорнийской выставки 1915 года. Мы внимательно рассмотрим фасад здания, и я отмечу несколько интересных деталей, в том числе пятерых испанских художников. Четыре из них представлены в музее! В этот тур мы не войдем в музей.

137

Театр Старый Глобус

Old Globe — профессиональная театральная труппа, которая ставит около 15 спектаклей и мюзиклов в год. Есть 3 три отдельных театра, в том числе: 1. Театр Old Globe (флагманский театр на 600 мест, полностью закрытый) 2. Театр Шерил и Харви Уайт (театр на 250 мест в туре) 3. Фестивальный театр Лоуэлла Дэвиса (615 мест под открытым небом) Театр Old Globe был построен в 1935 году по проекту Ричарда Рекуа как часть Калифорнийско-Тихоокеанской международной выставки. Я объясню, насколько важен театр для Сан-Диего и как поджигатель был ответственен за разрушение первоначального строения в 1978 году. Мы не будем заходить ни в один из театров.

138

Музей нас

Специализируясь на культурной антропологии, Музей нас исследует человеческий опыт с мультикультурной точки зрения, чтобы зажечь диалог, саморефлексию и человеческие связи. Музей расположен в четырех оригинальных зданиях из экспозиции 1915 года. К ним относятся Калифорнийский четырехугольник, спроектированный для выставки американским архитектором Бертрамом Г. Гудхью, и Калифорнийская башня, одна из ключевых достопримечательностей Сан-Диего. Четырехугольник и Башня внесены в Национальный реестр исторических мест. Внешняя скульптура на здании была создана братьями Пиччирилли. Я объясню, кому принадлежат статуи на фасаде здания, и укажу на некоторые другие интересные особенности в этом районе. В этом туре мы не войдем в Музей нас.

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Мост Кабрильо

Мост Кабрильо, построенный для выставки Панама-Калифорния 1915 года, был первым консольным многоарочным мостом, построенным в Южной Калифорнии. Это почти 1500 футов в длину и почти 125 футов в высоту. Этот живописный мост — один из самых красивых путей в парк Бальбоа. Мы увидим мост Кабрильо с восточной стороны.

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Сад Алькасар

Сад Алькасар был спроектирован по образцу садов замка Алькасар в Севилье, Испания. Он расположен рядом с Институтом современного искусства и Музеем Мингеи. Вы увидите его богато украшенные фонтаны, изысканную бирюзово-голубую, желтую и зеленую мавританскую плитку и тенистую беседку. В саду, окаймленном живыми изгородями из самшита, растут 7000 однолетних растений, которые ярко красятся в течение всего года. Сад был реконструирован, чтобы воспроизвести дизайн 1935 года архитектора из Сан-Диего Ричарда Рекуа. Мы прогуляемся по этому саду, прежде чем пройдем мимо Музея Мингей и Института современного искусства.

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Художественный институт Сан-Диего

Этот захватывающий музей, который теперь называется Институтом современного искусства Сан-Диего, представляет экспериментальное искусство и обучение с миссией поставить под сомнение все! Мы проедем мимо ICA и Mingei по пути в Палм-Каньон. В этом туре мы не войдем в музей ICA.

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Международный музей Мингей

Посвященный «народному искусству» (мингей) всех эпох и культур мира, Международный музей Мингей делится искусством повседневной жизни посредством динамичных, меняющихся выставок исторического и современного народного искусства, ремесел и дизайна. Мы осмотрим западную сторону Мингея, вы узнаете, для чего использовалось это здание во время выставки 1935 года!

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Органный павильон Spreckels

Джон Д. и Адольф Спрекельс подарили орган Шпрекеля городу Сан-Диего в 1914 году для панамско-калифорнийской выставки. Этот уникальный орган содержит более 5000 труб, длина которых варьируется от размера карандаша до 32 футов, и является самым большим органом для улицы в мире. С 1917 года в Сан-Диего есть общественный органист, который каждую неделю дает бесплатные воскресные концерты!

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Японский сад дружбы

Японский сад дружбы — это выражение дружбы между Сан-Диего и его городом-побратимом Иокогамой. Он иллюстрирует две культуры и создает эффект погружения в японскую культуру. Дизайн JFG основан на многовековых японских методах, адаптированных к климату и флоре Сан-Диего, и направлен на укрепление отношений между людьми и природой, обеспечивая передышку, настроенную на японскую простоту, безмятежность и эстетизм. JFG расположен на участке площадью 12 акров. Он предлагает разнообразные образовательные программы, выставки и фестивали, а также аккредитованные уроки садоводства, чтобы повысить и углубить понимание посетителями японской культуры. Он хорошо известен своей уникальной обстановкой, каменными сооружениями, прудами с карпами, водными сооружениями, зданиями в стиле сукия и ландшафтом. Мы проедем мимо JFG, и я покажу вам, где можно увидеть хороший вид на парк бесплатно!

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Каса де Бальбоа

Каса-де-Бальбоа первоначально назывался Торгово-промышленным зданием, а позже назывался Канадским зданием, Дворцом лучшего жилья и Электрическим зданием. В настоящее время здесь находятся Музей фотоискусства, Исторический центр Сан-Диего и Музей моделей железных дорог Сан-Диего. Мы пройдем мимо, и я расскажу вам о некоторых интересных экспонатах, существовавших здесь в прошлом!

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Каса-дель-Прадо

Casa del Prado включает в себя реконструированные здания, которые изначально были построены для выставки Панама-Калифорния. Текущие арендаторы включают Фонд ботанического сада Сан-Диего, Civic Dance Arts, Цветочную ассоциацию Сан-Диего, Гражданский молодежный балет Сан-Диего, Детский театр Сан-Диего и Молодежный симфонический оркестр Сан-Диего. Мы также войдем внутрь и увидим еще одну «скрытую жемчужину» в парке Бальбоа, Двор статуй!

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Флотский научный центр

Научный центр флота - это научный музей и планетарий, основанный в 1973 году. Это был первый научный музей, объединивший интерактивные научные экспонаты с планетарием и кинотеатром IMAX Dome (OMNIMAX), установив стандарт, которому сегодня следуют большинство крупных научных музеев. Мы пройдем мимо этого музея, прежде чем увидим фонтан Беа Эвенсон. В этот тур мы не войдем в этот музей.

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Пустынный сад

Сад пустыни был создан на бульваре Парк. расположен в 1976 году и содержит более 1300 растений, включая суккуленты и засухоустойчивые растения со всего мира, на площади 2,5 акра. Пиковый период цветения - с января по март; однако эти растения интересны в любое время года из-за своей необычной формы. Мы увидим Сад пустыни с вершины пешеходного моста, пересекающего Парк-бульвар.

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Мемориальный розовый сад Инес Грант Паркер

Мемориальный розарий Инес Грант Паркер демонстрирует около 1600 роз более 130 сортов на участке площадью три акра. Сад цветет с марта по декабрь, пик цветения роз обычно приходится на апрель и май. Этот сад признан выдающимся несколькими известными организациями: в 1978 году компания All-America Rose Selections назвала его выдающимся розарием в США; В 2003 г. получил награду от Всемирной федерации обществ розоводов; а в 2014 году был включен в список Великих Розарианцев Всемирного Зала Славы. Мы увидим этот сад с вершины пешеходного моста, пересекающего Парк-бульвар.

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Музей естественной истории Сан-Диего

Музей естественной истории Сан-Диего был основан в 1874 году как Общество естественной истории Сан-Диего. Это второе старейшее научное учреждение к западу от Миссисипи и старейшее в Южной Калифорнии. Нынешнее местонахождение музея было открыто 14 января 1933 года. В апреле 2001 года было открыто крупное дополнение к музею, в результате чего выставочная площадь увеличилась вдвое. Мы проедем мимо по пути к знаменитому гигантскому фиговому дереву Моретон Бэй!

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Центр искусств испанской деревни

Центр искусств Испанской деревни, основанный в 1936 году в парке Бальбоа, является ведущим коллективом художников Сан-Диего. Это сообщество работающих местных художников, создающих искусство… круглый год… прямо у вас на глазах! В этом туре мы не будем заходить в Испанскую деревню, но я укажу, где она находится, чтобы вы могли посетить ее после экскурсии, если хотите!

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Ботанический корпус и пруд с лилиями

Мы оставим лучшее напоследок! Вид на Ботаническое здание с прудом с лилиями и лагуной на переднем плане — одна из самых фотографируемых сцен в парке Бальбоа и обязательное место для посещения в Сан-Диего. Построенное для выставки 1915-16 годов, вместе с прилегающими к нему прудом с лилиями и лагуной, это историческое здание является одним из крупнейших реечных сооружений в мире. Насаждения ботанического здания включают более 2100 постоянных растений, в том числе увлекательные коллекции саговников, папоротников, орхидей, других тропических растений и пальм. В Ботаническом корпусе также представлены некоторые из ярких сезонных цветочных экспозиций парка. Ботаническое здание в настоящее время закрыто на ремонт, который продлится 18-24 месяца, поэтому в это время мы не сможем войти, но мы можем полюбоваться прекрасным видом снаружи.

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