Botanical Building & Lily Pond

Nice spot to take photos as well as sit and relax. It's even better to check out the plants in the building and wonder how it could be for free.

The inside has lots of neat plants, but could use some upkeep. The outside is peaceful with performers and lots of grassy spots to relax.

It's only peaceful and quiet during the week. They tend to be crowded on the weekends.

Take a quick stroll through the building—it’s not as humid or swampy as other botanical gardens because the roof is open-air.

Even all the constructions aren’t historic places, these buildings were inspired by European architecture .

Relaxing place to stroll around on a Sunday.

Did you know at one time, children could swim in what are now the Lilly ponds ? Yep.

This place is a must-visit during the Spring/Summer when everything is in full bloom. The plants are much more dormant in the winter.

Tons of orchids & some really cool exotic plants. Beautiful

Go right before it opens on a Friday morning and listen to the bells as they chime and the doors are finally opened. Then absorb the calming atmosphere of the botanical garden .

Beautiful place for pictures

Loved this place. Free entrance!

Great place to take some reflection photos

Sundays are busy with families...get to the park by noon to find parking easily

Come here during the spring to see all of the orchids out on display

I love it here

Very beautiful

Great garden views !

Nice place to sit. The bridge is cool.

Look for things hidden in the plants.

Nice selection of different types of orchids .

Free all day!

Really serene! Must visit place

My favorite place in Balboa Park .

A beautiful place to go, eat lunch by the fountains outside

It's closed whenever I come! :(

Closed on Thursdays

Always FREE!!!

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