El Tarascoβ β β β βSmall local Mexican fast food chain in the South Bay area. Great for takeout. Lots of outdoor seating at Artesia and Hermosa locations.
The Empanada Shopβ β β β β Great selection of both meat and veggie fillings, plus desserts (the chocolate one is intense).
Entradero Park Loopβ β β β βRelaxing walk through scrub habitat around a basin with restored wetlands. Not much shade, good for spotting birds.
Hopkins Wilderness Parkβ β β β βA good place to bring your kids or just take a shady walk in something that feels like nature. Lightly wooded, some hills, trails, a stream and a duck pond, plus picnic areas and camping.
The Press Espressoβ β β β β Good coffee with a wide range of flavored drinks. Small but inviting.
Pure Beanβ β β β β An indie coffee shop and roaster that opened in a space vacated by CBTL a few years back.
Redondough (bakery/cafe)β β β β β Bakery with coffee, tea and sandwiches. I usually get one of their cream cheese and fruit-filled croissants. Breakfast sandwiches are also very good.
Taishi Hainan Chickenβ β β β β Variations on chicken and rice, all of them good.