- Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto: The first permanent Jesuit mission in the Californias, founded in 1697, with a stone facade and a gilded altar inside. Go in the morning when the plaza is quiet. Entry to the church is free, and the attached museum costs about US$4. Allow 1 to 2 hours.
- Museo de las Misiones: Beside the church, with tools, documents, art and maps from the mission era that explain how Baja was settled. Open most days. Entry about US$4, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Malecón de Loreto: The waterfront promenade is best at sunrise or in the evening, with fishing boats, pelicans and a view across to the islands. Free, 30 to 60 minutes.
- Isla Coronado boat trip: Boats leave from the harbor for a volcanic island with a sea lion colony and snorkeling. Calm mornings give the best water. Tours cost
- Misión Nuestra Señora de Loreto: The first permanent Jesuit mission in the Californias, founded in 1697, with a stone facade and a gilded altar inside. Go in the morning when the plaza is quiet. Entry to the church is free, and the attached museum costs about US$4. Allow 1 to 2 hours.
- Museo de las Misiones: Beside the church, with tools, documents, art and maps from the mission era that explain how Baja was settled. Open most days. Entry about US$4, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Malecón de Loreto: The waterfront promenade is best at sunrise or in the evening, with fishing boats, pelicans and a view across to the islands. Free, 30 to 60 minutes.
- Isla Coronado boat trip: Boats leave from the harbor for a volcanic island with a sea lion colony and snorkeling. Calm mornings give the best water. Tours cost roughly US$50 to 90 per person, and a day takes 3 to 5 hours. Park fees are extra, around US$3 to 5.
- Plaza Cívica and old town streets: Shaded benches, small shops, ice cream and a sleepy square for people-watching. Evenings are best, when families come out. Free, about 1 hour.
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