3 Best Sights in Barrio Logan, San Diego

The cultural center of the Barrio Logan neighborhood, Chicano Park—designated a National Historic Landmark in 2016—was born in 1970 from the activism of local residents who occupied the space after the state rescinded its promise to designate the land a park. Signed into law a year later, the park is now a protected area that brings together families and locals for both public and private events, a welcoming gathering space as well as an outdoor gallery featuring large murals documenting Mexican-American history and Chicano activism. Every year Chicano Park Day is held on the Saturday nearest April 22, filling the park with the sights and sounds of music, dancers, vintage cars, and food and clothing vendors.

The Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center, adjacent to Chicano Park itself, gives the history and context behind the landmark and the political activism that inspired it. The museum also hosts galleries of rotating pieces by Chicanx artists, and make sure to visit the gift shop to take home a piece from a local artist. The museum is free for visitors 18 or younger (and donations are always accepted). Hours run from 10 am to 4 pm, but tours must be prearranged via email.

It's all about the ladies at this Latina-owned and female-run brewery in the Mexican-American neighborhood of Barrio Logan. Female empowerment comes through in many of the beer names, like La Jefa, Amor a La Mexicana, and La Soltera. Check their socials for themed events, and don't miss the tacos and micheladas.