Pantoja Park

24 reviews

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A maroon and cream colored butterfly with it's wings spread.

India St

San Diego, CA 92101

Pantoja Park, located in the Marina District of Downtown San Diego, is the city's oldest public park, originally established in 1850. Named after Spanish navigator Don Juan Pantoja y Arriola, the park features a statue of Benito Juarez and is a serene oasis amidst the bustling urban landscape.

This historic landmark boasts a large grassy area, mature trees, shrubs, benches, and walking paths, providing a peaceful retreat for visitors to enjoy in the heart of rapidly developing Downtown San Diego.

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4.024 reviews

Tank G.

1/27/2023

This park is a pocket park and one is one of the few parks that are actually tucked into the downtown area. It is the oldest park in the city, dating back to 1850, but you could not tell. It is...

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Ashley W.

3/19/2024

This is one of my favorite parks to go to downtown. Not only are there little bunnies everywhere, there are also butterflies and hummingbirds! My favorite is at night when the opossums come out...

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Jon M.

12/24/2021

Pantoja Park is the 1st public park in San Diego and there's a nice statue of its namesake there. It's small though and there's no toilets. There is a big problem with rude locals letting their...

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Joe T.

6/16/2017

A nice open space near the convention center and seaport village. Place is dog friendly. It is quiet and usually not very busy every time I have walked by. There is plenty of street parking...

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Jack M.

2/13/2012

This is a great little park in the heart of downtown San Diego. It has huge over grown trees that have been established for years. I enjoyed sitting here chatting with a friend a few days ago and...

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