Nestled in beautiful Balboa Park near downtown San Diego is a gorgeous pond filled with wonders worthy of a fairy tale. There’s no need to stop at the pond though- with lovely attractions like themed gardens and art museums, all of Balboa Park is definitely worth adding to your San Diego bucket list!
The Balboa Park pond is a favorite of local photographers, who love the area for its sweet and pretty atmosphere. The reflection of the Botanical Building in the pond combined with the lush greenery around it makes for ideal photos. You’ll definitely want to snap a picture so you can remember your day here.
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When you walk over to the edge of the pond, take your time and take in the way the large clusters of delicate water plants float peacefully on the placid water- you’ll start to feel their tranquility yourself! The lilypads need special care and are protected carefully.
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When you look closely, you’ll also see the animal residents of the pond- koi fish! These beautiful fish swim through their pretty home and hide underneath the lilypads whenever they please. They are very social and you can watch them interact with each other through the clear water.
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It’s not only the pond that seems right out of a picture book- there are lots of gorgeous parts of Balboa Park that will make you feel like a character in a fairy tale. The warm sunshine of San Diego makes the occasional perfect rainbow appear!
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Feast your eyes on the stunning flowers of Balboa Park- the colors are mesmerizing everywhere you look.
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The Japanese Friendship Garden is one of the most popular themed gardens at Balboa Park, and you can see why! With a relaxing waterfall, beautiful pink flowers, and incredible bonsai trees, you will want to take your time in this little paradise. You won’t want to miss a single detail!
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Take a look at Balboa Park’s website and Facebook page.
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