Vasco da Gama Pillar. After being turned away from Mombasa, it was here where the explorer Vasco de Gama landed. The pillar stands at the point where he came ashore. Note that there is an entrance fee to see the pillar.edit
Nearby Watamu with its beautiful beaches and access to the marine park is worth spending time.
Malindi Museum Society, Beach Road, Malindi (From the Baobab bar/restaurant and walk towards the town. You will reach the House of Columns on your left after about 5 minutes. From town it is just past the Beach Road Curio market, on your left.), ☎ Country code followed by, 727 411 426, [1]. 9.00am to 4.00pm. Visit the museum which has very useful and interesting booklets for sale at low prices, and some exhibits. The museum is at present in the process of moving from its attractive and historic building 'The House of Columns' to a more historic building, recently renovated, 'The Old D.O's Office' near the easily noticed 'Sail Monument' (to Prince Henry the Navigator) where there are more exhibits. While you are in Malindi, why not join the Malindi Museum Society. You can do this at the House of Pillars (see above) as a visitor for Shs 600/- which gives free entry to all of the Museums of Kenya sites/buildings, not just in Malindi, but on the Coast. KShs200. edit
I Love Pizza Mama Ngina & Silverstrand (Seafront Road). Reasonably priced pizzas, seafood and meat dishes. One of Malindi's oldest and most reputable restaurants.
Driftwood Beach Club, [2]. Restaurant open daily, as well as snack menu during the day. Popular curry lunch every Sunday overlooking the Indian Ocean.edit
