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Rancho Los Alamitos

Posted on February 2, 2018

What is it?:  Rancho Los Alamitos is a 7.5 acre historic site that was donated to the city of Long Beach in 1968.  It used to be a working ranch and has a rich history.

Fun Tips: 

  • – Bring a magnifying glass to check out the cool flowers, leaves, and bugs in the gardens.
  • – Pack a lunch and eat at the picnic tables
  • – When you get to Anaheim and Palos Verde, you need to go through a residential security gate.  Just tell them you are visiting Rancho Los Alamitos.

Cost:  Free

Hours:  Currently closed while they are undergoing renovations!  They are scheduled to open Feb 28th but this could change.  I would highly suggest calling before visiting because they also host private events there sometimes and will close to the public.

Stroller Friendly:  Yes, mostly.  There are some parts of the gardens that may not be easily accessible with a stroller.  Unless you really need it, I would leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Outside

Alcohol:  No

Parking: Yes, free on site.

Active family:  No

Food:  You are allowed to bring food but it must be eaten at the picnic tables near the parking lot.  Make sure you do not feed the animals and that you pick up all trash.  No food is sold here.

Read more about it: There are beautiful gardens onsite that were established in the 1920s and walking through them makes you feel as if you were transported to another land.  You would never guess the high-rises of downtown Long Beach are merely a few miles away.

There are pieces of old farm equipment and live farm animals such as horses, ducks, sheep, and chickens.  The live animals and room to run make it an ideal place to bring toddlers, and the old farm equipment and ranch house are great talking points for older kids about how life used to be.

They are currently undergoing renovations so they are not offering afternoon tours, but walking around on your own is well worth it.  I know my words don’t do it justice, but this is such an amazing place to visit.  We go once or twice a month and my kids love it.  I would definitely recommend taking a trip there.

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Rancho Los Alamitos.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Rancho Los Alamitos and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.

Panama Joe’s Weekend Brunch

Posted on February 1, 2018

What Is it?:  Okay, don’t stop reading yet.  I know you’re probably like “This is neither free nor an actual ‘event'”, but hear me out.  Every weekend, Panama Joe’s has this amazing brunch deal! It’s called the Rise and Shine breakfast and for $5-6/person, you can get 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, hashbrowns, and either 2 pancakes or pieces of french toast, PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.  AN HOUR.  Check out a copy of one of our receipts in the photos.

PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.

We go almost every weekend and us adults get one breakfast for each of us with mimosas, and one breakfast for the kids to share.  We even end up taking food home.They had kids’ menus that come with crayons and also wikki stix (which our toddler loves and we should just buy some for her…) . We bring our busy bags as well..

Tips: 

  • – Leave a good tip!
  • – Go early on Sundays during football season as it tends to fill up quickly.
  • – If you plan on staying for the hour, make sure you bring enough stuff for the kiddos to do 🙂

Cost:  $5-6 per person, plus the cost of any drinks other than mimosas.  Be sure to factor in a good tip as well.  If you spend an hour at a table getting waited on, including frequent mimosa refills and your bill is only $15-20, I suggest leaving at least $5.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 11:30 am.

Stroller Friendly: You can fit a stroller, but if you drive it would be easier to leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Inside but there is patio seating as well.

Alcohol: Yes

Parking: Yes, there is metered parking behind the restaurant or along 2nd street, as well as free parking on the side streets.

Active family:  No

Food:  There is tons of food!

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Panama Joe’s.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Panama Joe’s and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.

Panama Joe’s Weekend Brunch

Posted on February 1, 2018

What Is it?:  Okay, don’t stop reading yet.  I know you’re probably like “This is neither free nor an actual ‘event'”, but hear me out.  Every weekend, Panama Joe’s has this amazing brunch deal! It’s called the Rise and Shine breakfast and for $5-6/person, you can get 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, hashbrowns, and either 2 pancakes or pieces of french toast, PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.  AN HOUR.  Check out a copy of one of our receipts in the photos.

PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.

We go almost every weekend and us adults get one breakfast for each of us with mimosas, and one breakfast for the kids to share.  We even end up taking food home.They had kids’ menus that come with crayons and also wikki stix (which our toddler loves and we should just buy some for her…) . We bring our busy bags as well..

Tips: 

  • – Leave a good tip!
  • – Go early on Sundays during football season as it tends to fill up quickly.
  • – If you plan on staying for the hour, make sure you bring enough stuff for the kiddos to do 🙂

Cost:  $5-6 per person, plus the cost of any drinks other than mimosas.  Be sure to factor in a good tip as well.  If you spend an hour at a table getting waited on, including frequent mimosa refills and your bill is only $15-20, I suggest leaving at least $5.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 11:30 am.

Stroller Friendly: You can fit a stroller, but if you drive it would be easier to leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Inside but there is patio seating as well.

Alcohol: Yes

Parking: Yes, there is metered parking behind the restaurant or along 2nd street, as well as free parking on the side streets.

Active family:  No

Food:  There is tons of food!

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Panama Joe’s.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Panama Joe’s and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.

Panama Joe’s Weekend Brunch

Posted on February 1, 2018

What Is it?:  Okay, don’t stop reading yet.  I know you’re probably like “This is neither free nor an actual ‘event'”, but hear me out.  Every weekend, Panama Joe’s has this amazing brunch deal! It’s called the Rise and Shine breakfast and for $5-6/person, you can get 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, hashbrowns, and either 2 pancakes or pieces of french toast, PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.  AN HOUR.  Check out a copy of one of our receipts in the photos.

PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.

We go almost every weekend and us adults get one breakfast for each of us with mimosas, and one breakfast for the kids to share.  We even end up taking food home.They had kids’ menus that come with crayons and also wikki stix (which our toddler loves and we should just buy some for her…) . We bring our busy bags as well..

Tips: 

  • – Leave a good tip!
  • – Go early on Sundays during football season as it tends to fill up quickly.
  • – If you plan on staying for the hour, make sure you bring enough stuff for the kiddos to do 🙂

Cost:  $5-6 per person, plus the cost of any drinks other than mimosas.  Be sure to factor in a good tip as well.  If you spend an hour at a table getting waited on, including frequent mimosa refills and your bill is only $15-20, I suggest leaving at least $5.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 11:30 am.

Stroller Friendly: You can fit a stroller, but if you drive it would be easier to leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Inside but there is patio seating as well.

Alcohol: Yes

Parking: Yes, there is metered parking behind the restaurant or along 2nd street, as well as free parking on the side streets.

Active family:  No

Food:  There is tons of food!

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Panama Joe’s.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Panama Joe’s and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.

Panama Joe’s Weekend Brunch

Posted on February 1, 2018

What Is it?:  Okay, don’t stop reading yet.  I know you’re probably like “This is neither free nor an actual ‘event'”, but hear me out.  Every weekend, Panama Joe’s has this amazing brunch deal! It’s called the Rise and Shine breakfast and for $5-6/person, you can get 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, hashbrowns, and either 2 pancakes or pieces of french toast, PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.  AN HOUR.  Check out a copy of one of our receipts in the photos.

PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.

We go almost every weekend and us adults get one breakfast for each of us with mimosas, and one breakfast for the kids to share.  We even end up taking food home.They had kids’ menus that come with crayons and also wikki stix (which our toddler loves and we should just buy some for her…) . We bring our busy bags as well..

Tips: 

  • – Leave a good tip!
  • – Go early on Sundays during football season as it tends to fill up quickly.
  • – If you plan on staying for the hour, make sure you bring enough stuff for the kiddos to do 🙂

Cost:  $5-6 per person, plus the cost of any drinks other than mimosas.  Be sure to factor in a good tip as well.  If you spend an hour at a table getting waited on, including frequent mimosa refills and your bill is only $15-20, I suggest leaving at least $5.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 11:30 am.

Stroller Friendly: You can fit a stroller, but if you drive it would be easier to leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Inside but there is patio seating as well.

Alcohol: Yes

Parking: Yes, there is metered parking behind the restaurant or along 2nd street, as well as free parking on the side streets.

Active family:  No

Food:  There is tons of food!

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Panama Joe’s.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Panama Joe’s and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.

Panama Joe’s Weekend Brunch

Posted on February 1, 2018

What Is it?:  Okay, don’t stop reading yet.  I know you’re probably like “This is neither free nor an actual ‘event'”, but hear me out.  Every weekend, Panama Joe’s has this amazing brunch deal! It’s called the Rise and Shine breakfast and for $5-6/person, you can get 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, hashbrowns, and either 2 pancakes or pieces of french toast, PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.  AN HOUR.  Check out a copy of one of our receipts in the photos.

PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.

We go almost every weekend and us adults get one breakfast for each of us with mimosas, and one breakfast for the kids to share.  We even end up taking food home.They had kids’ menus that come with crayons and also wikki stix (which our toddler loves and we should just buy some for her…) . We bring our busy bags as well..

Tips: 

  • – Leave a good tip!
  • – Go early on Sundays during football season as it tends to fill up quickly.
  • – If you plan on staying for the hour, make sure you bring enough stuff for the kiddos to do 🙂

Cost:  $5-6 per person, plus the cost of any drinks other than mimosas.  Be sure to factor in a good tip as well.  If you spend an hour at a table getting waited on, including frequent mimosa refills and your bill is only $15-20, I suggest leaving at least $5.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 11:30 am.

Stroller Friendly: You can fit a stroller, but if you drive it would be easier to leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Inside but there is patio seating as well.

Alcohol: Yes

Parking: Yes, there is metered parking behind the restaurant or along 2nd street, as well as free parking on the side streets.

Active family:  No

Food:  There is tons of food!

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Panama Joe’s.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Panama Joe’s and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.

Panama Joe’s Weekend Brunch

Posted on February 1, 2018

What Is it?:  Okay, don’t stop reading yet.  I know you’re probably like “This is neither free nor an actual ‘event'”, but hear me out.  Every weekend, Panama Joe’s has this amazing brunch deal! It’s called the Rise and Shine breakfast and for $5-6/person, you can get 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, hashbrowns, and either 2 pancakes or pieces of french toast, PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.  AN HOUR.  Check out a copy of one of our receipts in the photos.

PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.

We go almost every weekend and us adults get one breakfast for each of us with mimosas, and one breakfast for the kids to share.  We even end up taking food home.They had kids’ menus that come with crayons and also wikki stix (which our toddler loves and we should just buy some for her…) . We bring our busy bags as well..

Tips: 

  • – Leave a good tip!
  • – Go early on Sundays during football season as it tends to fill up quickly.
  • – If you plan on staying for the hour, make sure you bring enough stuff for the kiddos to do 🙂

Cost:  $5-6 per person, plus the cost of any drinks other than mimosas.  Be sure to factor in a good tip as well.  If you spend an hour at a table getting waited on, including frequent mimosa refills and your bill is only $15-20, I suggest leaving at least $5.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 11:30 am.

Stroller Friendly: You can fit a stroller, but if you drive it would be easier to leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Inside but there is patio seating as well.

Alcohol: Yes

Parking: Yes, there is metered parking behind the restaurant or along 2nd street, as well as free parking on the side streets.

Active family:  No

Food:  There is tons of food!

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Panama Joe’s.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Panama Joe’s and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.

Panama Joe’s Weekend Brunch

Posted on February 1, 2018

What Is it?:  Okay, don’t stop reading yet.  I know you’re probably like “This is neither free nor an actual ‘event'”, but hear me out.  Every weekend, Panama Joe’s has this amazing brunch deal! It’s called the Rise and Shine breakfast and for $5-6/person, you can get 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, hashbrowns, and either 2 pancakes or pieces of french toast, PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.  AN HOUR.  Check out a copy of one of our receipts in the photos.

PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.

We go almost every weekend and us adults get one breakfast for each of us with mimosas, and one breakfast for the kids to share.  We even end up taking food home.They had kids’ menus that come with crayons and also wikki stix (which our toddler loves and we should just buy some for her…) . We bring our busy bags as well..

Tips: 

  • – Leave a good tip!
  • – Go early on Sundays during football season as it tends to fill up quickly.
  • – If you plan on staying for the hour, make sure you bring enough stuff for the kiddos to do 🙂

Cost:  $5-6 per person, plus the cost of any drinks other than mimosas.  Be sure to factor in a good tip as well.  If you spend an hour at a table getting waited on, including frequent mimosa refills and your bill is only $15-20, I suggest leaving at least $5.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 11:30 am.

Stroller Friendly: You can fit a stroller, but if you drive it would be easier to leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Inside but there is patio seating as well.

Alcohol: Yes

Parking: Yes, there is metered parking behind the restaurant or along 2nd street, as well as free parking on the side streets.

Active family:  No

Food:  There is tons of food!

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Panama Joe’s.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Panama Joe’s and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.

Panama Joe’s Weekend Brunch

Posted on February 1, 2018

What Is it?:  Okay, don’t stop reading yet.  I know you’re probably like “This is neither free nor an actual ‘event'”, but hear me out.  Every weekend, Panama Joe’s has this amazing brunch deal! It’s called the Rise and Shine breakfast and for $5-6/person, you can get 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, hashbrowns, and either 2 pancakes or pieces of french toast, PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.  AN HOUR.  Check out a copy of one of our receipts in the photos.

PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.

We go almost every weekend and us adults get one breakfast for each of us with mimosas, and one breakfast for the kids to share.  We even end up taking food home.They had kids’ menus that come with crayons and also wikki stix (which our toddler loves and we should just buy some for her…) . We bring our busy bags as well..

Tips: 

  • – Leave a good tip!
  • – Go early on Sundays during football season as it tends to fill up quickly.
  • – If you plan on staying for the hour, make sure you bring enough stuff for the kiddos to do 🙂

Cost:  $5-6 per person, plus the cost of any drinks other than mimosas.  Be sure to factor in a good tip as well.  If you spend an hour at a table getting waited on, including frequent mimosa refills and your bill is only $15-20, I suggest leaving at least $5.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 11:30 am.

Stroller Friendly: You can fit a stroller, but if you drive it would be easier to leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Inside but there is patio seating as well.

Alcohol: Yes

Parking: Yes, there is metered parking behind the restaurant or along 2nd street, as well as free parking on the side streets.

Active family:  No

Food:  There is tons of food!

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Panama Joe’s.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Panama Joe’s and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.

Panama Joe’s Weekend Brunch

Posted on February 1, 2018

What Is it?:  Okay, don’t stop reading yet.  I know you’re probably like “This is neither free nor an actual ‘event'”, but hear me out.  Every weekend, Panama Joe’s has this amazing brunch deal! It’s called the Rise and Shine breakfast and for $5-6/person, you can get 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, hashbrowns, and either 2 pancakes or pieces of french toast, PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.  AN HOUR.  Check out a copy of one of our receipts in the photos.

PLUS bottomless mimosas for an hour.

We go almost every weekend and us adults get one breakfast for each of us with mimosas, and one breakfast for the kids to share.  We even end up taking food home.They had kids’ menus that come with crayons and also wikki stix (which our toddler loves and we should just buy some for her…) . We bring our busy bags as well..

Tips: 

  • – Leave a good tip!
  • – Go early on Sundays during football season as it tends to fill up quickly.
  • – If you plan on staying for the hour, make sure you bring enough stuff for the kiddos to do 🙂

Cost:  $5-6 per person, plus the cost of any drinks other than mimosas.  Be sure to factor in a good tip as well.  If you spend an hour at a table getting waited on, including frequent mimosa refills and your bill is only $15-20, I suggest leaving at least $5.

Hours: Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 11:30 am.

Stroller Friendly: You can fit a stroller, but if you drive it would be easier to leave it in the car.

Inside/Outside: Inside but there is patio seating as well.

Alcohol: Yes

Parking: Yes, there is metered parking behind the restaurant or along 2nd street, as well as free parking on the side streets.

Active family:  No

Food:  There is tons of food!

Disclaimer:  The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official Panama Joe’s.  The information I provided is based upon my own experience at Panama Joe’s and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years.  Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.