Balboa Park - Casa del Prado Patio B



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Casa del Prado Patio B

The Casa del Prado’s larger, exterior courtyard, Patio B, is surrounded by a one-storey Spanish-style arcade, physically connecting the Casa with the Casa del Prado Theatre to the north. Both venues serve as home to a number of youth arts organizations, bringing together office, rehearsal and performance spaces as well as a venue for Botanical Garden Foundation shows and special exhibitions.

The courtyard provides a large open area with scenic views of the twin domes of the adjacent theatre, the Botanical Building gardens to the west and the historic Morton Bay Fig tree in front of the Natural History Museum to the east. Plantings of various types of palms set off each of the corners of the plaza area. Use of kitchen facilities in the adjacent Casa is included in the rental fee.

Floor plan (PDF: 112K) is available.

Note:
Please be aware that the Casa is home to a number of organizations and activities, such as flower shows or dance/musical rehearsal, which may be in progress during your event. We cannot predict the sound level or distraction that these activities may produce.

Maximum Capacity	240 for a reception, 300 for ceremony.
Available Hours	8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Food / Beverages	Food and Beverage may be provided by the caterer of your choice. Use of alcohol requires park approval.
Restrooms	Public restrooms are adjacent to the courtyard in the Casa del Prado building.
Fee	Contact the Permit Center at (619) 235-1169 for fee information.

Directions & Parking
Take Hwy 163 South to Park Blvd Exit. Turn left at Park Blvd and the left onto Village Place. The closest parking would be the Carousel/Spanish Village lot or the lot adjacent to the Natural History Museum. You can also take the Balboa Park Tram to the Prado stop and walk east along the Prado to the Casa del Prado.