5-Day Bell Gardens Foodie Itinerary

  • Day 1: Have breakfast at The Serving Spoon before heading to the Watts Towers Arts Center. In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Latin American Art followed by dinner at Taqueria Los Anaya.
  • Day 2: Start with breakfast at The Munch Box before taking a stroll at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. After lunch at Porto's Bakery & Cafe, visit Huntington Library and Gardens in the afternoon.
  • Day 3: Enjoy a breakfast sandwich from The Donut Hole before heading to Griffith Observatory for a morning of exploring. For lunch, head to Golden Deli for their famous pho. End the day with dinner at Shabu Shabu House.
  • Day 4: Start the day with breakfast at Tacos El Gavilan before heading to the California Science Center. After lunch at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, visit the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in the afternoon.
  • Day 5: Begin the day with a breakfast burrito from El Tepeyac Cafe before visiting the Getty Center for a morning of art appreciation. End the day with lunch at In-N-Out Burger before departure.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The Serving Spoon (1 hour, $10 - $20)
  • Watts Towers Arts Center (1 - 2 hours, free)
  • Museum of Latin American Art (2 hours, $10 - $15)
  • Taqueria Los Anaya (1 hour, $10 - $20)
  • The Munch Box (1 hour, $5 - $10)
  • Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden (2 - 3 hours, $15 - $25)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (1 hour, $10 - $20)
  • Huntington Library and Gardens (2 - 3 hours, $25 - $35)
  • The Donut Hole (1 hour, $5 - $10)
  • Griffith Observatory (2 - 3 hours, free)
  • Golden Deli (1 hour, $10 - $15)
  • Shabu Shabu House (1 - 2 hours, $25 - $35)
  • California Science Center (2 - 3 hours, free)
  • Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles (1 hour, $15 - $20)
  • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (2 - 3 hours, $15 - $25)
  • El Tepeyac Cafe (1 hour, $10 - $15)
  • Getty Center (2 - 3 hours, free)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1 hour, $10 - $15)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $205 - $305

Transportation

Travelers need to consider renting a car as some locations may not be easily accessible via public transportation. The cost of a rental ranges from $40 to $70 per day. Uber/Lyft options are also available ranging from $20 to $50 per ride depending on distance.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Santa Monica Pier or Universal Studios Hollywood. If you have less time, skip the California Science Center and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Do make sure to try the local cuisine and bring comfortable walking shoes as most places require walking.

Airports

The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) located approximately 18 miles from Bell Gardens. Other airports include Long Beach Airport (LGB) located approximately 14 miles away and Bob Hope Airport (BUR) located approximately 24 miles away.

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