Michael Barton

This National Historic Park has many affiliates in the area, but this is the main location and visitor center. There's a big parking lot and huge exhibit hall inside. Nice restrooms are available inside too. You'll find the reconstructed fort only 100 yards from the visitor center, and a trail leading to the ocean at this location. Ranger guided sessions are available. No cell service is available here on Verizon but there's free Wi-Fi. The hikes in the area are beautiful woodland walks.

This is an enormously beautiful rose garden. There are paths between the rows of roses that smell great and have signs teaching you about the flowers. There's even a large seasonal fountain in the middle. Parking is available on all sides of the park along the streets. Go on a week day if you want to avoid a guaranteed crowd. Full bloom is in June.

Somehow this is a free planetarium to visit. It's a fantastic three story intro to astronomy for all ages and one of the more interactive science museums I've visited. Most exhibits are hands on. You can play science games, interact with gravity wells, and save Earth from asteroids, and that's just on one floor. There us a dedicated kids area but all areas are family friendly. There's also an IMAX theater which I highly recommend visiting. That theater and refreshments you'll have to pay for, but you can simply walk into the museums and enjoy your time without a ticket or approaching the desk.

Maguro Spot has excellent prices given the location two blocks from the beach. For $12 you get a solid serving of poke, and as of April 2024, there's even a $5 salmon teriyaki with white rice option. However, that's about where the pros end. The place is tiny with no indoor seating and only a few outdoor spots. That's fine as long as it's not raining. The fish cuts snd sauces are pretty average. You can get similar poke for a couple of bucks more but with a huge flavor increase. You can easily tell the difference between fish here and those better providers. Stop by if you're in the area, but go a few blocks out for better poke.

This is one of the most underrated museums in Mexico City! It's a celebration of folk and art culture in art. You'll find four floors full of sculptures, paper mache, wood work, jewelry, and clothing. It's a beautiful display of color and creativity. Sometimes there are even free performances on the main lobby. There's a gift shop, and entrance is free on Sundays! It's a must visit.