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Botanical Building and Lily Pond

Botanical garden · Conservatory · San Diego, CA

Historic lath structure in Balboa Park with more than 2,100 permanent plants, including cycads, ferns, orchids and palms, next to a lily pond. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Botanical Building and Lily Pond, San Diego, California. Photograph from Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Durova · November 1997 · CC BY-SA 4.0
AdmissionFree garden entry

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LocationSan Diego, California

1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

HoursSee published hours below

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Hours & admission

Published hours
Open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission details
Balboa Park says its gardens can be visited daily free of charge; museums and other venues charge their own admission.
Contact
(619) 239 - 0512x8
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

Checked September 29, 2026 · Official visitor source

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Access & getting there

Accessibility details have not been recorded for this garden. Check the official visitor information for surfaces, slopes, step-free routes, facilities and equipment.

Official visitor information

Before you leave

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  • Check reservations and parking separately.
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