One of San Diego’s biggest holiday festivities is this weekend in Balboa Park. My 3 biggest tips as a SD local whose been attending since it was Christmas on the Prado: 1. Do not try to park around Balboa Park. Utilize the FREE shuttles that drop off on 6th Ave or rideshare 2. Yes the museums are free, but the lines for the most popular ones will be LONG. If you want to take advantage of free admission, get there early; museum are free after 3pm or 5pm, depending on museum 3. Saturday daytime is