The historic Marston House is nestled among some trees in the seldom-visited northwest corner of Balboa Park. The house museum and its beautiful gardens are truly one of San Diego’s hidden gems.
I strolled about the grounds recently and took a few photos. Roaming about the gardens is free; to take a guided tour of the house’s interior one must pay a small entrance fee.
The house, in the Arts and Crafts architectural style, was built in 1905 by George W. Marston, a wealthy philanthropist who owned a prominent department store. He was also founder of the San Diego Historical Society, and was instrumental in preserving the site of the original San Diego Presidio.
The Marston House was designed by the internationally famous architects William Sterling Hebbard and Irving Gill. Its five acres of lawns and formal gardens have become a very popular wedding location.
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I love how you introduce me to parts of Balboa park I’ve yet to discover!!!
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I’d never visited the Marston House gardens myself, after living for almost 14 years just two miles away! This blog is a big eye-opener for me, too! That’s mostly why I write this blog! I now feel more “compelled” to go explore new places and have unexpected adventures!
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I like the ‘hidden gem’ aspect of it . Good subject . Thanks .
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Sometimes my legs take me to unexpectedly great places!
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