Waterfront Park

On our list of the best activities in San Diego.

Six civic green lawns and a run of reflecting pools with interactive spray fountains surround the County Administration Center on this 12-acre stretch of downtown bayfront, with San Diego Bay visible from nearly anywhere in the park. The north end holds an off-leash dog park, pickleball and basketball courts, table tennis and a native plant garden, while the south end has a children's play zone, picnic tables, bocce courts and a snack bar. The park hosts the CRSSD Music Festival, Summer Movies in the Park and Trolley Dances, and stays smoke- and alcohol-free outside of permitted events.