Seaside Hike with Tide Pools and the South Bay’s Best Breakfast Burrito
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 on the way to your next stop. 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.
1. / Get the South Bay’s best breakfast burrito at Phanny’s
📍 1021 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
There are few foods more sacred to Los Angeles than the breakfast burrito. And in the South Bay, Phanny’s in Redondo Beach has held the crown for 38 years. The restaurant’s not hard to spot – look for the line that wraps down the sidewalk (it moves fast). They also have a great selection of coffee from specialty roasters.
💡 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.
2. / Cruise through Palos Verdes, and stop off for a treat at Mochinut
📍 550 Deep Valley Dr #179, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
After cruising through the beautiful neighborhoods of Rancho Palos Verdes, stop off to grab a mochinut. Mochinuts are a donut that originated from Hawaii, combining American doughnuts and Japanese mochi. They have a unique shape, light crispy coating, and a soft chewy inside.
💡 Know before you go
- There is an order minimum of 3 mochinuts.
3. / Explore tide pools at Abalone Cove
📍 5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Abalone Cove Park features 2 beaches (Abalone Cove and Sacred Cove), tidepools, bluff top viewing areas and trails crisscrossing the area. This easy hike along secluded coastal cliffs will take you down the side of the bluffs. At the end of the trail, you’ll find a path that leads to a hidden beach with tide pools that you can explore.
💡 Know before you go
- Park past the entrance at the scenic turnout and walk back to avoid the parking fee.
- Check recent AllTrails reviews to make sure the trails are open.
- The trail can get steep at a few points.