Walk the east side along I-5 north and south of the Hilton. Picnic and swim at Crown Point. Walk along the bay from Crown Point to Mission Beach. Balboa Park . The cultural and fun center of the city.
Weekdays are uncrowded.
Sunday afternoons are always entertaining. For an distinctly different evening, take in a Starlight Outdoor musical. Mission Trails Regional Park . One of the largest urban parks in the country, with a variety of outdoors options. Walk down to the remnants of the old dam.