Alcazar Garden

Balboa Park San Diego, CA

On my most recent visit to Balboa park we happened upon this stunning garden while walking to the Museum of Art.

It is located directly behind the Mingei International Museum. And is adjacent to a parking lot with handicapped spaces. Very convenient for the physically challenged.

I found myself just wanting to hang out here instead of going to the museum we’d planned on. Beautiful flower colors combined with a peaceful layout of hedges, majestic trees and fountains. Plus the view is spectacular, a must see.

Alcazar Garden was named a National Historic landmark in 1988. The garden design is inspired by 14th century Royal Alcazar gardens of Seville, Spain.

Entrance archway leading to parking lot
California tower can be seen from this garden
History of Alcazar Garden
Mingei artwork near back door

Iconic California tower in the background

 

 

By Maggie

I use a combination of my iPhone and my Fujifilm X-E2 camera for all my photographs. Just depends on where I am as to which one I'll use to take my pictures with. I love to write original stories combined with my photographs. If you'd like to send me a message or comment, please do so at; maggie@hungryones.com We just celebrated our 14th Anniversary this October 2016!! So exciting!! 2015 A couple since 2003 and now on the precipice of this new journey, our fondest hope is this website serves a purpose. One of useful information presented in an elegant, beautiful photographic setting. Together we love to discover new restaurants, food trucks, diners, café’s, huts or where ever we find food being served. The love of artful, carefully crafted, passionately orchestrated food, beverages and let’s not forget desert, Is something we both enjoy immensely. Immersing ourselves in the history, culture and surrounding locations of our adventures hopefully leads to not only meeting new people, but making new friends, sharing ideas, listening to stories and learning something new everyday. Maggie

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