Tips for Balboa Theatre
224 Balboa Theatre Tips
Mark Mcgillicuddy
The weather was cold and crisp. I wore jeans and a hoodie sweatshirt.
Last Comic Standing
Find street parking north of Broadway and a few blocks west. We're always able to find parking around 5th West and C. Street parking is free after 6pm. (arrive around 5:45 and pay the quarter to the meter to guarantee a spot.)
david Hiipakka
I wore Jeans, polo shirt and sandals.
Stop Making Sense
david Hiipakka
BUY the alcohol or other drinks in the lobby to give extra support to the folks offering these marvelous experiences !
Stop Making Sense
david Hiipakka
I luckily can walk from home 2 blocks away
Stop Making Sense
Easy to park at Horton Plaza, but definitely remember to get it validated by buying something at the mall. We had lunch at Hard Rock café and then walked across to the event.
Don't try to dance or enjoy yourself at the Balboa Theatre!
Parking in Horton Plaza is incredibly expensive. I've never paid that much for parking there. I'll be looking for alternative places to park.
Parking at the NBC building was easy and inexpensive.
Really convenient to buy parking ticket for Horton Plaza garage in the Balboa lobby. Turned out to be a good deal @ $10 for 6 hours.
Ate at Gourmet India. Tried to eat at the new Middle Eastern restaurant on side of Horton Plaza but service too slow to make the show.
lots of places to park close, some free parking on street a few blocks north of the theater
lots of places to eat around the theater
I wore casual jeans and a long sleeve shirt.
The weather was nighttime, chilly.. I wore decent black shoes, dark blue jeans (no holes or tears), and a button down shirt. However you could easily get away with a polo. .
Buy a parking pass for Horton Plaza inside the theater.
The weather was Warm & low 70s. . I wore Jeans & nice top.
Dined at Melting Pot, 1 block away from the Balboa Theatre.
Parked at Horton Plaza for free after getting parking validation.
Parking in the NBC building for $10 when visiting the Balboa Theatre. There are several restaurants to choose from around the theatre.