Get Out: Bike to Work and Explore the Trails

If the rain and odd May chill have you down in the dumps this week, you need a pick-me-up more than ever. It's not due to be a warm weekend, but it's going to be a sunny one. Yea!

Let us guide you to what's happening in Santee, San Diego and beyond from May 19 to 25. You can enjoy grub galore supplied by food trucks from all over Southern California, have the run of Mission Trails and marvel at meticulously restored cars at the Lakes.

CLOSE TO HOME

• Where/when: Grossmont College, Grossmont College Dr. and Highwood Dr., El Cajon (and other stops countywide), 6 a.m. Friday.

• Why go: Granted, gas prices are beginning to come back to earth, but you can join in Bike to Work Day and save a little dough or make a political statement or just get a workout, while snagging prizes, because local companies will hand out swag to bikers during the morning commute. 

• Price: Free.

• Where/when: , 9310 Fanita Pky, Santee, 3 p.m. Friday.

• Why go: Enjoy a picnic, barbecue and games every Friday through the fall as enthusiasts show off their restored vehicles at Cruz'n the Lakes.

• Price: Free.

• Where/when: Mission Trails Regional Park, 1 Father Junipero Serra Trl, San Diego, 9 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: “Explore Mission Trails Day” features guided nature walks, live animals, pony rides and hands-on discovery stations for children at the Equestrian Staging Area at Mast Boulevard and State Route 52.

• Price: Free.

• Where/when: Boomers, 1155 Graves Ave, El Cajon, 4 p.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The food truck trend keeps on keepin' on. The restaurant chain hosts 20 trucks from San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County, including one, Grill 'Em All, that captured top honors on the Food Network.

• Price: $5

BEST BETS, A LITTLE FARTHER OUT

• Where/when: Morgan Run Club and Resort, 5690 Cancha de Golf, Rancho Santa Fe, Friday through Sunday.

• Why go: You like the New Orleans Saints? See Super Bowl MVP (and former Charger) Drew Brees. You like the Dallas Cowboys? See Tony Romo. You like TV? See Ray Romano. It's all possible at the Cox Celebrity Championship, a charity golf tournament to benefit local causes.

• Price: $10 for three-day pass, but there are several opportunities for free admission.

• Where/when: Broadway Pier, N Harbor Dr & W Broadway, San Diego, 10 a.m. Saturday.

• Why go: The Port of San Diego will host a free Maritime celebration at the Port Pavilion on the pier, featuring exhibits, interactive displays, refreshments, entertainment, carnival rides and prizes.

• Price: Free.