The House of Pacific Relations (HPR), located in San Diego ’s Balboa Park , is a consortium of ‘houses’ representing 32 countries. The HPR promotes multicultural goodwill and understanding through educational and cultural programs. The park contains historic 1935 Exposition cottages plus 4 new cottages where HPR member countries can offer visitors a window to their culture, history and traditions.

Explore our new website for information concerning each of the countries represented, its cultural programs and events, as well as those organized by HPR as a whole.

More about HPR:

Open Houses: Noon-4:00 p.m. every Sunday, showcase the national traditions from many lands. House without cottages host in the Hall of Nations on Sundays and on the 4th Tuesday of the month. See schedule for details.

Lawn Programs: 2:00 p.m. on Sundays from March through October, feature music, dance, traditional costumes, arts, crafts, and ethnic foods.

Annual Special Events: The annual Ethnic Food Fair, and the International Christmas Festival at Balboa Park's December Nights

Check out our new brochure. Stop by a cottage or Balboa Park's Visitor Center for your copy.