San Diego has vibrant options for outdoor and indoor arts and gardens, supported by the community and tourists. There are places all over to wander and enjoy them. Many are concentrated within Balboa Park, and you will also find many interesting scattered examples elsewhere throughout the city as well.

Outdoor sculpture park at Balboa Park San Diego

Outdoor sculpture park at Balboa Park



Outdoor play sculpture at Balboa Park San Diego

Outdoor play sculpture at Balboa Park



Japanese Friendship Garden San Kei En stream bridge walking paths in Balboa Park San Diego

Japanese Friendship Garden San Kei En stream bridge walking paths in Balboa Park



Japanese Friendship Garden San Kei En waterfalls in Balboa Park San Diego

Japanese Friendship Garden San Kei En waterfalls



San Diego plaza and fountains

San Diego plaza and fountains



Cat by Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture bench in San Diego

Cat by Niki de Saint Phalle (sculpture bench)



Sculpture Watching, Waiting, Commiserating by Ruben Ochoa at San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art downtown

Sculpture Watching, Waiting, Commiserating by Ruben Ochoa at San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art downtown



Cheech Marin paintings collection at San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art downtown

Cheech Marin paintings collection at San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art downtown