Long Beach Food-Focused Day Trip from Glendora

Day 1

Long Beach Culinary Adventure

🚗 8:00 AM🕐 · 2 hours

Glendora Metro Station

Begin your journey from Glendora via Metro Gold Line to Union Station, then transfer to Metro Blue Line to Downtown Long Beach.

Tip Purchase a TAP card for the entire journey; total travel time is approximately 2 hours with one transfer at Union Station.

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🍽️ 10:15 AM🕐 · 1.5 hours · $$

The Attic on Broadway

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Southern comfort food brunch spot famous for thick-cut bacon and chicken & waffles.

Google 4.4 · 3,200+Yelp 4.0 · 2,100+

Tip Arrive early or expect a wait on weekends; portions are generous.

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Breakfast Bar

Creative breakfast bowls and açaí specialties in a modern setting.

G 4.5

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Breakfast Bar

Creative breakfast bowls and açaí specialties in a modern setting.

G 4.5

🎡 12:00 PM🕐 · 1 hour

Shoreline Village

Waterfront dining and shopping village with harbor views and street performers.

Google 4.3 · 8,500+

Tip Stroll along the marina and browse local artisan shops between meals.

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Rainbow Harbor

Scenic waterfront promenade with restaurants and Aquarium of the Pacific nearby.

G 4.4

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Rainbow Harbor

Scenic waterfront promenade with restaurants and Aquarium of the Pacific nearby.

G 4.4

🍽️ 1:15 PM🕐 · 1.5 hours · $$

Berlin Bistro

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Authentic German cuisine featuring schnitzel, bratwurst, and over 20 German beers on tap.

Google 4.6 · 1,800+Yelp 4.5 · 1,400+

Tip Try the authentic German potato salad and save room for apple strudel.

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Restauration

Farm-to-table American bistro with seasonal menus and craft cocktails.

G 4.5

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Restauration

Farm-to-table American bistro with seasonal menus and craft cocktails.

G 4.5

🎡 3:00 PM🕐 · 1.5 hours

Retro Row (4th Street)

Vintage shopping district with indie boutiques, record stores, and coffee shops.

Google 4.5 · 420+

Tip Perfect for browsing vintage clothing and discovering local coffee roasters between meals.

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2nd & PCH

Open-air shopping center with upscale retailers and waterfront dining options.

G 4.4

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2nd & PCH

Open-air shopping center with upscale retailers and waterfront dining options.

G 4.4

🍽️ 4:45 PM🕐 · 1.5 hours · $

Michael's Pizzeria

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Long Beach institution since 1949 serving New York-style thin crust pizza and Italian classics.

Google 4.5 · 2,400+Yelp 4.0 · 1,600+

Tip The combination pizza and garlic knots are local favorites; cash only.

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555 East American Steakhouse

Upscale steakhouse with prime cuts and seafood in elegant downtown setting.

G 4.6

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555 East American Steakhouse

Upscale steakhouse with prime cuts and seafood in elegant downtown setting.

G 4.6

🎡 6:30 PM🕐 · 45 minutes

The Pike Outlets

Waterfront entertainment complex with shops, restaurants, and harbor views.

Google 4.2 · 5,200+

Tip Enjoy the sunset views over the marina before heading back to the Metro station.

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Long Beach Museum of Art

Clifftop museum featuring California modernism and ocean views.

G 4.6

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Long Beach Museum of Art

Clifftop museum featuring California modernism and ocean views.

G 4.6

🚗 7:30 PM🕐 · 2 hours

Downtown Long Beach Metro Station

Return journey to Glendora via Metro Blue Line to Union Station, then Gold Line to Glendora.

Tip Metro runs until late evening; verify the last train time to ensure you make all connections back to Glendora.

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