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Balboa Park Miniature Railroad, Egyptian Quarter
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Balboa Park Miniature Railroad

  • 4.5208 reviews
  • $
  • Open now · till 8 pm

A cheerful, family-friendly miniature railroad winding through landscaped gardens and historic parkland. Ride the scale train for short scenic loops, playful views, and nostalgic charm—great for kids, tourists, and anyone seeking a relaxed, photogenic outing.

Quick answers

Balboa Park Miniature Railroad in short

When is Balboa Park Miniature Railroad open?

Every day, 11 AM–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Balboa Park Miniature Railroad?

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

Is Balboa Park Miniature Railroad indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

How much does Balboa Park Miniature Railroad cost?

Google lists its prices as $.

Where is Balboa Park Miniature Railroad?

1800 Zoo Pl,San Diego, CA 92101.

Right now · 2:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 8 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 8 pm
monday
11 AM–8 PM
tuesday
11 AM–8 PM
wednesday
11 AM–8 PM
thursday
11 AM–8 PM
friday
11 AM–8 PM
saturday
11 AM–8 PM
sundayToday
11 AM–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Balboa Park Miniature Railroad
  2. 2 Daniel's Coffee · 1 min
  3. 3 Spanish Village Art Center · 3 min
  4. 4 Botanical Building · 4 min
  5. 5 Parque Balboa · 5 min
1800 Zoo Pl, San Diego, CA 92101(opens the map)DirectionsTo Egyptian QuarterCall+16195008978Websitezoo.sandiegozoo.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Price $
  • Good with kids
  • Good for small groups
  • Good for large groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 208 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Photography
  • Scenic views
  • Playgrounds
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Lively
  • Historic
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer from 3 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerFrom 3 pm