About as Baja as Baja gets; from the newest outpost ON THE BEACH, strong drinks in hand, great tunes and a simply killer menu of tacos and ceviche.

This non-profit coffee bar is the perfect start to any day; play with rescue puppies, drink coffee, and help dogs find their forever homes.

Hidden inside the Villas Cerritos condo complex is one of the best open secrets; a legit wood-fired pizza restaurant.

Oh Same Same…how we love you and your relaxed surfer vibes. If you go early, you’ll run into everyone coming off Dawn Patrol, a little later the mom’s roll-in after school drop-off. The coffee is awesome, the food menu is simple and super tight, the views are exceptional, and their artwork, surfboards, and ceramics for purchase are swoon-worthy.