Long Beach...Day Trip Guide

A few weekends ago I finally made it up to San Pedro to check out the new CRAFTED at the Port of LA, something I have been waiting for since March!  They have been doing so much work in San Pedro to spruce it up and bring it back with hip, modern art district that I really love to see for this area, as it holds a special place in my heart.  I'd say CRAFTED is at the center of the movement. 

It had been a long time since I had been up San Pedro, my grandpa used to work in the harbor there and we would be there almost every weekend.  My favorite docks and the view they provided for me for so long as a little girl are now gone, but I was so happy to see this old warehouse be revamped into the new craft marketplace that is CRAFTED.  It definitely exceed my expectations.  It is definitely worth a visit with a variety of fun homemade vendors, art classes, and food trucks that come at lunch.

We also made it over to one of my favorite restaurants...The Lighthouse Deli.  This place is a must when I am in the area and is great for lunch and breakfast.  It has a diner feel with a lighthouse, sailor theme.  It just screams San Pedro in my opinion, so if you are looking for a local spot, this is a great stop.

In the afternoon we made our way over to 4th Street or "Retro Row" that offers thrift stores and fun design shops from interior design to clothing design.  One shop that I found to be to spectacular was Lil Devils Boutique, full of fun kids clothing that was decked out in graphics like npr, star wars and any band you could think of, such as, Sublime, The Beatles and The Sex Pistols.  A few other shops that I liked were the vintage book store open, and the interior design boutique Trebor/Nevets.

Crafted, Open, and Lighthouse Deli - Photo Credit: Maddie Dierkes

If you are in the area, make a pit stop at one or all of these fun, local places, you will not be disappointed.  Enjoy!