Marlins star Kyle Stowers' Best Day Ever in Miami
He made his first All-Star Game and ranks among the MLB's most prolific home run hitters.
We caught up with the California native to ask him how he likes to unwind during an off-day in Miami.
Answers edited for space
🍊 Morning Meal: My wife and I like going to Pura Vida because of their healthy and tasty options.
I like to get the overnight oats and maybe a smoothie. We also love to go to Pasión del Cielo. They have so many good coffee options.
🐶 Morning Activity: We love to walk our dog around the Key Biscayne Dog Beach. We also like to lay out for a little.
I love going in the water, because I think ocean water is healing. We then will walk our dog on the beach, and he'll put his feet in the water.
⛱ Afternoon activity: I love to go to get a day pass at a resort and hang out by the pool. It feels like vacation when you go to those places and get to order food or a drink to one of the cabanas.
Having beach access is also a nice perk. I just love being by the water.
🌮 Lunch: I'm probably going to The Taco Stand. We have a few of them in San Diego, so it really just reminds me of home.
Mexican food is my favorite, so it's the perfect spot. I'm probably getting one of the burritos there but will sometimes get a quesadilla or rolled tacos.
🍣 Dinner: There is no shortage of fine dining in Miami, that's for sure! But I think my favorite spot I've been to so far is Mila in South Beach.
I really liked the sushi rolls I got there, but their other options are amazing, too.
🌙 Evening activity: Usually on off days we try to get home fairly early and have some time to wind down.
But if we were to go out, we would probably go to Brickell with teammates and watch whatever sports is on at one of the restaurants. I love spending time with the guys off the field.
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