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Spanish Village Art Center
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Spanish Village Art Center

San Diego, CA

★★★★★4.7(2,835 Google reviews)

Colorful Balboa Park courtyard of working artist studios where kids can watch artists create.

Good for

  • Ages 10+
  • Nap-schedule friendly

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1770 Village Pl, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

(619) 709-3540

Open nowToday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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What visitors say

  • Yinzú Nairouz★★★★★

    This place is a vibrant artistic hub. Loved it! I really loved their tilework, arched walkways, and the courtyards. The place is full of historic Spanish Colonial Revival architecture and houses, and there are numerous artist studios and galleries in each one and in the middle. Some artists are working there live and it's easy to buy unique handmade crafts, paintings, sculptures, souvenirs, jewelry, and more. Several photo ops!

    5 months ago

  • Emily Tharp★★★★★

    Can not describe how wonderful this was! So many artists working on their craft right then & there, great for gifts to take back home. They close early so give yourself plenty of time to explore all the nooks & crannies.

    8 months ago

  • Jamie Oakland★★★★★

    Beautiful! Filled with colors, art, and plenty of things to keep you interested. Very photogenic! Loved browsing all the talented artists' displays, enjoyed some drinks from the coffee truck, and took lots of photos. Free activity - spent about 30-45 minutes walking through on a Saturday during Pride Parade, and it wasn't too overcrowded.

    a year ago

  • Aaron E.J O'brien★★★★★

    This place is a very attractive spot to experience Spanish culture. Beautiful art, decorative elements, and exotic streetscapes reflect Latin heritage. You should stop by here when traveling to San Diego, as it strongly represents the city’s identity.

    8 months ago

  • James Bente★★★★

    A fun place to explore and purchase locally crafted art. The artisans are welcoming and helpful. The only improvement would be the bublic rest rooms, which need cleaning and a coat of paint. Especially liked the wood turning, enamel and glass artists.

    4 months ago

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