House of Pacific Relations International cultural cottages set in Balboa Park in San Diego, CA - stock photo

House of Pacific Relations

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House of Pacific Relations

San Diego


Here are 15 cottages from the 1915 exposition, inside which you will find furnishings and displays from various countries, plus about 15 cottages built since. During opening hours, they often have crafts and food for sale.


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