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.

This spot is thoughtfully-designed, makes you feel like you’re home (Cheers theme anyone?), and has a delicious list of beers on tap with a few wines to make one drink turn into…many.

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.