This is the site of a very interesting attraction during the 1930's California-Pacific World's Exposition, now the Moreton Bay Fig Trees and Eucalyptus tower over this tranquil site providing plenty of shade.
If you love butterflies or want to expose the kiddies to those wonderful creatures then keep an eye out for the butterfly release event in...
Read moreCool little semi hidden area of Balboa Park. You can walk down winding walkways lined with butterfly attracting plants. There is a spot for performances at the bottom. Once down there, there are large ficus trees with huge roots to sit on. If you go past the bridge, there is a path to the end of the Japanese Garden, but you...
Read moreTucked away behind and below the science center, the tiny, sunken, butterfly garden was quite magical at the beginning of the day. It was empty and opened on to a little gulch with some urban fantasy dirt paths- the sunlight through the tall trees up against the buildings above was very dramatic. Fun little bit...
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