Balboa Park Miniature Railroad

1800 Zoo Pl, San Diego, California 92101 USA

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Reasonable

Closed Now

Opens Tue 11a

Independent
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Accepted
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair
Accessible

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“now a rare antique”

The Balboa Park Miniature Railroad takes a 3-minute, ½-mile trip through four acres of Balboa Park. The train is a model G16 - now a rare antique with as few as fifty currently remaining. Operated by the San Diego Zoo Department of Transportation.

Reviewed by
Sara A.

March 18, 2024

I can't believe I never realize this was here! The miniature railroad is located in front of the zoo. I'm not sure how often they're open but right now for spring break they said they were open... Read more

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Candy S.

July 28, 2023

It's back open! Had to repair the tracks from fallen trees from the past storms, but everything is happy and back open. It's nice long ride, and ending through a tunnel. Wave at folks and... Read more

Reviewed by
Georgie M.

July 24, 2022

I really love it here. The miniature railway I believe brings out the little child on Christmas morning in all of us. At least it does for me. The volunteers who work here have done an... Read more

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