Garden of Alcazar, San Diego

A famous castle located in Seville, Spain gave its name to this famous garden. Nearby is the Mingei Museum and the Art Institute.

Plants and flowers aren't the only thing the garden is famous for. A number of ornate fountains covered in yellow, green, and blue Moorish tiles can be found here. An enclosed garden surrounded by boxwood hedges is designed in a formal style. The designs are typical of classical gardening. The topiaries are beautiful here. Over 7000 annuals are planted in the area, bringing a cacophony of color throughout the year. In 1935, architect Richard Requa spent two years designing the overall scheme for the gardens, which were recreated in this project.

It is open all year round at the Alcazar Garden. Admission is free.

Why You Should Visit:

Small but gorgeous place. Among all the flowers, the Spanish tile and water features make an excellent backdrop for photos.

Tip:

A shady area of the garden offers benches for a breather between exploring the many attractions of Balboa Park.

Featured image courtesy of Wikimedia and Roman Eugeniusz.

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The pedestrian breezeway in Balboa Park leads to a courtyard designed after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain. There is a little secret place next to the Mingei Museum where you can bring a blanket, read a book, paint, write, or even fall in love.

Creating an ambiance that could fool you into forgetting you're still in the middle of a modern city, the idyllic setting draws inspiration from an earlier era. It is adorned with ornate Moorish-style fountains, turquoise tiles, and brightly blossoming flowers that are replanted throughout the year. You can rent the garden for weddings, a beautiful tribute to love's flourishing and timeless beauty.

Alcazar Garden

A shady pergola and turquoise blue, yellow and green Moorish tiles characterize the Alcazar Garden, which is designed after the gardens of Alcazar Castle in Seville, Spain. 7000 annual plants are planted throughout this formal garden, bordered by boxwood hedges. This garden was rebuilt in the style of Richard Requa's 1935 design.

Note:

Site only; no receptions.

Maximum Capacity

50 people

Available Hours

10 a.m. to dusk. There is a maximum time limit of four hours for wedding ceremonies.

Food / Beverages

No food or beverages allowed.

Restrooms

Located on site is a restroom.

Fee

You can find out about fees by contacting the Permit Center at (619) 235-1169.