San Diego’s California Cultural Districts

Discover San Diego’s three diverse and distinct state-designated cultural districts – Balboa Park, Barrio Logan and Oceanside. 

In a state as big and diverse as California, it should be no surprise that it is home to a rich and eclectic mix of cultural districts from historic urban parks to beachside communities to emerging arts districts that celebrate the state’s rich ethnic heritage. And, of course, the San Diego region is well represented in the state’s inaugural crop of 14 cultural districts, being home to three decidedly distinct and different districts that epitomize the very best of local arts and culture – Balboa Park, Barrio Logan and Oceanside. From the historic and iconic Balboa Park – the largest urban park in the country – to Barrio Logan’s vibrant celebration of Chicano culture to the beach town vibe of Oceanside, each of these districts embrace and exemplify California’s – and San Diego’s – rich arts and cultural offerings.