In order to enjoy San Diego at its fullest there are plenty of activities offered during the symposium for companions as well as for the attendees during the free time. Please see below for more information:

Mission Bay - Located just minutes from downtown San Diego, Mission Bay Park is the largest park of its kind in the world. Enjoy water sports activities of many kinds, from laid-back sailing outings to action-packed kite surfing. There's something for every age and skill-level to enjoy in the water:
http://www.sandiego.org/discover/mission-bay-beaches.aspx

Attractions - San Diego is home to many of Southern California's top tourist attractions which provide exhilaration, education and excitement for adults and kids of all ages:
http://www.sandiego.org/what-to-do/attractions.aspx

Visitor Planning Guide - Get the inside scoop on the best places to go, sights to see and things to do while you are visiting San Diego:
http://sandiegomagazine.com/digitaleditions/SDTA_2013/

Shopping - Shop to your heart's content in San Diego's discount outlets, indoor & outdoor malls, boutique shops & more for souvenirs as well as necessities:
http://www.sandiego.org/what-to-do/shopping.aspx

Tours & Sightseeing - From historic Old Town to Coronado, to whale watching, bird watching or brewery hopping, San Diego tours are a great way to dig in to the diversity of the region:
http://www.sandiego.org/what-to-do/tours-sightseeing.aspx