Balboa Park’s quiet paradise at Inspiration Point.

Walking through a pleasant arbor in Balboa Park’s little-visited Administrative Courtyard on Inspiration Point.

I had to revisit one of my favorite corners of Balboa Park. I aimed my feet toward Inspiration Point, then walked slowly into the quiet paradise behind the park’s handsome Administration Building.

I blogged about the Balboa Park Administrative Courtyard when I first stumbled upon it several years ago here. And a mysterious fountain at the center of a nearby pool of water here.

So tranquil. So beautiful. I should have brought a book. I did sit down on a bench for a while, and felt the sun on my face. It’s a corner of heaven in Balboa Park that very few visit.

Gazing up from the lush courtyard toward the top of the nearby Balboa Park Administration Building.

As I walk through the arbor, I see one of the cheerful tile roofed gazebos ahead.

One of two old Navy Hospital fountains in the Administrative Courtyard. Years ago this area was part of a huge Navy Hospital campus off of Park Boulevard.

A peaceful fountain with bubbling water. Special events like weddings can be booked here, but the public seldom visits.

Looking across the green lawn at a gazebo.

Down some steps south of the courtyard is a small pool with a cherub-like fountain at its center.

Several benches are near the water. Nobody comes here. This, too, was once part of the old Navy hospital.

Back in the courtyard, where palm trees cast interesting spidery shadows.

One more look up at some colorful, eye-pleasing architecture. Balboa Park contains wonders that few visitors see.

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