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Museum of Contemporary Art San DiegovsBalboa Park
Both Balboa Park and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are recommended by experts. On balance, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego ranks significantly better than Balboa Park. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego scores 92 with praise from 5 sources like Fodor's, concierge.com and Lonely Planet.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
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700 Prospect St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA
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Fodor's "California artists figure prominently in the museum's permanent collection of post-1950s art, but the museum also includes examples of every major art movement through the present." Full review
Concierge "The galleries show edgy rolling exhibitions and include pieces from their collection of more than 4,000 works by the likes of Robert Irwin and Yoshitomo Nara."
Frommer's "Focusing on work produced since 1950, this museum is internationally recognized for its permanent collection and thought-provoking exhibitions." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Established in 1941, San Diego's premier venue for contemporary art occupies Ellen Browning Scripps' remodeled and restored home (1916)." Full review
Where "Keeps native and visiting culture-vultures satiated with lectures, film series and rotating exhibitions that have included marquee art-world names as well as notable up-and-comers." Full review
Afar Magazine "Collection includes more than 4,000 works of art created since 1950. It's a magical place, and even on a grey, overcast day, the ocean views compete with the stunningly curated exhibitions here." Full review
Frommer's "This beloved museum showcases contemporary art from the 1950s to present day in a striking setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean" Full review
Frommer's "The MCASD boasts a permanent collection of approximately 4,700 pieces, including works by James Turrell, Ellsworth Kelly, and Richard Diebenkorn...also hosts lectures and other ongoing events." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "In an upstairs gallery, he removed two squares of glass from larger windows, making a window within the windows. You’ll reconsider the view of the endless oceanscape outside"
Balboa Park Concierge
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1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
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Concierge "As Central Park is to New York City, Balboa Park is the center of this out-of-doors city."
Lonely Planet "Balboa Park includes a number of gardens, reflecting different horticultural styles and environments, including Alcazar Garden , a formal, Spanish-style garden." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Besides trails, dog parks, and play areas, the historic Balboa Park is home to such attractions as the world-famous San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Museum of Art." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "It’s pretty much impossible to get bored at this park." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Balboa Park endures as an idyllic sylvan retreat and the nation's largest urban cultural park." Full review
Afar Magazine "Balboa park is a landscape of arts and culture in San Diego, including museums, such as The Natural History Museum, and the Museum of Photographic Arts." Full review
National Geographic "The nation’s largest urban cultural park includes the San Diego Zoo (see below), the Old Globe, 13 major museums, unique gardens, and fanciful architecture that originated with Expos in 1915 and 1935." Full review
Lonely Planet "All attractions are easily walkable, or jump aboard the park's tram to whizz around them all at speed." Full review
Where "At 1,200 acres, this lush green space overlooking downtown San Diego is the largest urban cultural park in the country, home to more than 17 museums, theaters and other cultural institutions." Full review
Where "The cultural heart of San Diego, Balboa Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country." Full review
