Getting there

Around Balboa Theatre:

Civic Center station (light rail) · 950 ft · about 5 min walk
5th Avenue station (light rail) · 0.2 mi · about 5 min walk
Courthouse station (light rail) · 0.3 mi · about 8 min walk
35 bus stops within 0.3 miles
136 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 1,581 spaces
Hotels nearby: The Keating Hotel (350 ft), Gaslamp Plaza Suites (500 ft), Wyndham Harbour Lights (500 ft)

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Good to know

What's on at Balboa Theatre this week?

Nothing in the next 7 days. The next event is Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute (Sun, Nov 1).

How many people does Balboa Theatre hold?

About 1,339 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.

What other names has Balboa Theatre had?

It has also been known as Balboa Theatre, San Diego and El Teatro Balboa.

Is Balboa Theatre indoors?

Yes. Balboa Theatre is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.

How do I get to Balboa Theatre by public transit?

The closest stop is Civic Center station (light rail), 950 ft away, about 5 min walk. Also nearby: 5th Avenue station (light rail), 0.2 mi away; Courthouse station (light rail), 0.3 mi away. There are 35 bus stops within 0.3 miles.

Is there parking near Balboa Theatre?

Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 136 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 1,581 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.