He is best known for being the first European to discover the Pacific Ocean while crossing the Isthmus of Panama in 1513. [1][2] He traveled to the New World in 1500 and, after some exploration, settled …

From museums to musicals to Shakespeare under the stars, immerse yourself in all the arts, sciences, and history you can handle. Explore must-see landmarks, engage in guided tours, shop for …

Balboa Park is more than 1,000 acres and offers 15 museums, various gardens, arts and international culture associations, and the San Diego Zoo. It offers something historical, horticultural, educational …

1 day ago · A deal reached Friday at San Diego City Hall will make parking free for city residents in six large Balboa Park lots and end parking enforcement at 6 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. The city’s retreat ...

1 day ago · Mayor Todd Gloria said he is expanding the number of free parking zones at Balboa Park for city residents — a major adjustment to the paid parking program the city launched last month.

1 day ago · Mayor Gloria walks back some paid parking for residents in Balboa Park Parking rates for non-city of San Diego residents are unchanged and are listed on the city's website. The changes are …

Jan 8, 2026 · The colonists soon deposed Enciso, Ojeda’s second in command, and elected a town council; one of its two alcaldes, or magistrates, was Balboa. With the subsequent departure of …