James Kenney Park

Reptile shop open since 1970 that doubles as a working vivarium, with snakes, lizards, tortoises and spiders to look at and no ticket needed.

Fresh, high-quality food on a spacious patio with room for strollers, though service is slow.

Landmark neighborhood diner with house-made breakfast and sandwiches all day, inside or at the outdoor tables.

Family-owned since 1998, a pan dulce bakery inspired by a small town in Jalisco, with a kitchen making tacos, tamales and mole and aguas frescas every day.

Festive Fourth Street taqueria where the decor absorbs kid noise and outdoor tables let sound escape, plus trainspotting on the adjacent tracks.

Paint-your-own pottery with drop-in studio time, so you do not have to commit to a class or a date.