Botanical Building — Attraction in San Diego

This is one of the original structures from 1916. It has very large doors so they can get some large exotic plants into the structure. It is free every day to enter and I highly recommend you go. My favorite part was the different types of palm trees. They got so large that they had to cut some of the tops off of them and that made me sad. Thankfully they are still alive and the grounds keepers do a very good job of making sure that all of the plants survive. Even the plants that they can't remove are used as trellises for other types of vines and parasitic fungi. This is probably one of my favorite places to visit in Balboa Park. Perhaps one day they will install another one of these somewhere else in the park. They kind of also remind me of the aviaries in the San Diego zoo. The variety and quality of the plants is truly astonishing to the viewers one cannot get enough of this amazing view. Truly back in 1916 Trump made a great trade deal. it was perhaps the greatest trade deal in the history of trade deals. My how far we have fallen. I am sorry if you have read this whole thing, I am just trying to get a accolade...

This place is really fun to go during holidays. Whoever selects the plants and decorations has good taste and always switching it up at the entrance of the building. Occasionally a master Gardener or someone who works there will educate you on their plants and even give gardening advice! There's plants from all over the world in here and it's always interesting to learn where they came from and what the plant might be used for. They do a fantastic job of keeping the plants going and it's a fun place to bring friends and family. Also before the entrance, they have a beautiful koi pond and ducks everywhere. It's quite the sight at sunset. I recommend this place as a quick detour from the rest of Balboa. Oh, there's usually always a musician on the bridge to keep you...

Balboa Park's botanical garden renovations are finally complete, and it's truly stunning!

Originally built in 1914, Balboa Park itself dates back to 1835, making it one of the oldest urban recreational areas in the United States. I found out that the recent renovation project for the botanical garden cost a whopping $28.5 million! The refurbishment includes restoring historical elements like the stucco arches, a new redwood slat roof, a water-efficient irrigation system, new LED lighting, and improved accessibility for people with disabilities. Although it's hard to fathom why it was so expensive, the overall lighting and design feel amazing—I...