Today you’ll grab breakfast burritos and coffee at the South Bay’s best kept secret. After enjoying them on the beach, cruise through the scenic Palos Verdes hills to pick up some mochinuts as a treat. Finish the adventure off with an easy hike down the side of a seaside bluff, where you’ll find a secluded beach and tide pools to explore at the end of the trail.
Get the South Bay’s best breakfast burrito at Phanny’s
📍 1021 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
For 40 years, Phanny’s has been serving up foil-wrapped parcels bursting with fluffy scrambled eggs, a geological stratification of cheese, zesty salsa, crispy potatoes, and savory meats of your choosing. The line might be longer than the bathroom queue at Coachella, but it moves quicker than you think. Pair it with their rotating selection of specialty coffee and you’ll see why this humble shack may just serve the finest breakfast burrito in town.
Know Before You Go
✔ It’s easy to park in the neighborhood behind the store.
✔ You’re 1 block away from the beach. Grab your burrito, coffee, and grab a seat on the ledge that overlooks the ocean.
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Cruise through Rancho Palos Verdes, and stop off for a treat at Mochinut
📍 550 Deep Valley Dr #179, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Mochi doughnuts are having a moment and no one does them better than Mochinut. This bright, minimalist shop churns out pillowy rings of heaven in flavors like ube, black sesame, and rotating seasonal specials. Be prepared to stand in line, but it’s worth it to walk away with a pastel-colored box emitting wafts of sugar and happiness. These little clouds will have you questioning why regular doughnuts even exist.
Know Before You Go
✔ There is an order minimum of 3 mochinuts
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Explore Tide Pools at Abalone Cove
📍 5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
The winding drive down Palos Verdes’ multi-million dollar oceanfront neighborhoods starts to feel like a journey to the edge of the world until you arrive at Abalone Cove. This picturesque beach features rocky outcroppings, hidden tide pools, and stunning cliffside views of the Pacific. Parking is a nightmare, so get there early to claim a spot and spend a couple hours exploring the magical tidepools revealed at low tide. Just be sure to check that tide schedule – you don’t want to get caught out there.
Know Before You Go
✔ Check recent AllTrails reviews to make sure the trails are open.
✔ The trail can get steep at a few points
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