San Diego, CA venue guide
Plan your visit to Balboa Theatre in San Diego, CA with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Bags may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Backpacks, suitcases, beach bags, and laptop bags are prohibited; there is no bag or coat check. Guests pass metal detection, bag check, and visual inspection. One factory-sealed water bottle up to 16 ounces or an empty refillable bottle is allowed; other outside food and beverages are prohibited.
Entrances
The theater is at 868 Fourth Avenue in the Gaslamp district. The Ticket Office is open on event days beginning three hours before evening shows and two hours before matinees. The venue is cashless, does not allow re-entry, and may seat latecomers at a suitable break.
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Bags may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Backpacks, suitcases, beach bags, and laptop bags are prohibited; there is no bag or coat check. Guests pass metal detection, bag check, and visual inspection. One factory-sealed water bottle up to 16 ounces or an empty refillable bottle is allowed; other outside food and beverages are prohibited.
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Wheelchair seating is available in Orchestra Row H on House Right and at the rear of Orchestra Row X; accessible seating is not in the Loge or Balcony. Orchestra seating is reached by sloping walkways, and an elevator serves Loge Row A seats 1–19. Free RF assistive-listening headsets are available with photo ID. Service animals only.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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868 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101
San Diego Trolley Orange or Blue Line riders can exit at the Civic Center stop near Third Avenue and C Street, then walk about one-quarter mile toward Broadway to the theater.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted except one sealed water bottle up to 16 ounces or an empty refillable bottle. Concessions are available in the venue and vary by event.
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A family restroom with a changing station is on the Orchestra east main floor. Additional changing stations are in the Women’s and Men’s 2A Loge restrooms. Restrooms are located on the Lower Level, Loge, Salon, Balcony, and Orchestra levels; elevator access serves the upper levels.
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The official visitor pages do not publish a permanent merchandise map. Touring or show merchandise may be available in the lobby; patrons should ask ushers. Photography and recording are prohibited unless staff approve.
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