Oceanview Diner

Festive Fourth Street taqueria where the decor absorbs kid noise and outdoor tables let sound escape - plus trainspotting on the adjacent tracks. A reliable reset button during errands-with-kids days.

Reptile shop where you can view creepy-crawlies for free.

A fenced tot lot and a bigger-kid playground side by side, with a nature climbing area, a field and courts, so mixed ages each get their own thing.

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

A combined taqueria and bakery with amazing food and a lovely space.

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