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Balboa Theatre
Historic elegance meets intimate entertainment in the heart of San Diego.
4.8(5 reviews)
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About Balboa Theatre
The Balboa Theatre is a beautifully restored historic landmark in downtown San Diego, offering an intimate and elegant venue for a variety of performing arts. Since its establishment, it has hosted comedy shows, concerts, and special events, providing a unique and comfortable experience with excellent acoustics and friendly staff. Known for its streamlined entry process and cozy atmosphere, it's a beloved destination for locals and visitors seeking quality entertainment in a charming setting.
Business Info
Location
868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Services Offered
Live Performances
Hosting concerts, comedy shows, and theatrical productions in an intimate historic venue.
Event Venue Rental
Available for private events, corporate functions, and special occasions with full amenities.
Historical Tours
Guided tours showcasing the theatre's architecture and rich history as a San Diego landmark.
Bar Service
Offering drinks and refreshments in the lobby during performances for an enhanced experience.
Ticket Sales
Easy online and in-person ticket purchasing for all scheduled events and shows.
Reviews
4.8(5 reviews)
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J Ryan
via Google
19 days ago
Excellent show! Very streamlined and the process of entering and finding your seats is simplistic. Small venue but really nice, comfy and intimate. Great customer service, friendly staff and a beautiful place. First time here and will definitely return. Recommend this place.
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Audrey Bvia Google
20 days ago
I’ve been to this theatre several times, and always had a good experience. It’s beautiful, and a somewhat smaller, intimate venue compared to the Civic Theater in San Diego. They have a small bar in the lobby during certain performances. The only drawback I’ve experienced is having to go down a lot of stairs to get to the restroom.
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Lauren Hallvia Google
about 2 months ago
Great security , easy set up to get thru. Theater was nice, comfy seats. Lobby is pretty small but traffic flow was easy to thru still.
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Jarrod Kailefvia Google
3 months ago
A nice looking theater, although some of the hallways are a bit narrow when there's a full house. The balcony and the mezzanine are really the same, with the balcony simply being further back and higher up the incline, versus being its own third tier/level of seats. If you want a good overall view of the whole stage, try and pick up seats at the very front of the mezzanine. On busy days, I recommend that you pre-purchase nearby parking.
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Meliavia Google
8 months ago
Beautiful concert venue! To save on parking, we parked in the neighborhood above Little Italy and walked about 20 minutes down to the venue. It was way less stressful than trying to find a parking spot downtown! Our concert started at 8:00pm and even though the ticket distributor recommended arriving at 7:00, we walked up to security around 7:45 and there was no line, no wait, and a super easy walk up to our seats. The staff and security kept walkways clear and flow of traffic smooth. Our seats were way up in the nosebleeds but we didn’t mind! The sound quality was still great and we had a wonderful time. If you are sensitive to loud noise/heavy bass, bring a pair of ear plugs because it gets LOUD! Bathrooms are clean and well-maintained. We thought getting out from the very top balcony of the venue would take forever, but with the many exit options, it only took about 20 minutes to get outside. Great work Balboa Theater team! We hope to visit this venue again sometime soon.
