Balboa Park: Golden Hill to South Park

Length: 2+ miles

Duration: 1.5 hr

Difficulty: Easy

Dogs Allowed: Yes

Shade: Limited

Start Point: Dark Horse Coffee Roasters Golden Hill

End Point: Station Tavern South Park

Because we like Balboa Park so much, we found another hike that is a little bit easier than the Velodrome Trail. This one is more a walk in the park while still providing some stunning views.

The starting point is the same, Dark Horse Coffee Roasters on 25th St... You’ll get there via the 2, 3 or 5 bus line.

Head straight North until you reach Balboa Park. There is a nice little area of the park that will give you a great overview of Balboa Park. Sit down for a little bit and watch the planes flying overhead..

After that, head east, alongside Balboa Park until you reach South Park, a cute neighborhood that has a lot to offer.

As transit enthusiasts obviously we’ll have to suggest Station Tavern - an old trolly station turned into a pub - as spot to relax and have a meal.