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Casa del Rey Moro Garden, Cortez Hill
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Casa del Rey Moro Garden

  • 4.825 reviews
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Casa del Rey Moro Garden is a historic, terraced hillside garden offering quiet, picturesque views of downtown San Diego. Specialties include dramatic stone staircases, lush plantings, and a secret grotto — perfect for photography and contemplative walks. Expect steep steps, shaded alcoves, and an intimate atmosphere that rewards exploration.

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When is the best time to visit Casa del Rey Moro Garden?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Casa del Rey Moro Garden indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Casa del Rey Moro Garden?

San Diego, CA 92101.

Right now · 1:15 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Hours not listed
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Best time to go

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Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Casa del Rey Moro Garden
  2. 2 Balboa Park Visitors Center · 1 min
  3. 3 Panama 66 · 2 min
  4. 4 Palm Canyon Trail · 3 min
  5. 5 Botanical Building · 3 min
San Diego, CA 92101(opens the map)DirectionsTo Cortez HillCall+16192390512Websitebalboapark.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 25 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Relaxation
  • Gardens
  • Scenic views
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Seniors friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

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