How to Have the BEST Staycation in Cerritos, CA

Planning a vacation is a lot of work, and sometimes just being on vacation can be exhausting with all of the packing and traveling and then unpacking and repacking. So it’s no surprise that more and more people are opting for a staycation instead. Aside from saving hundreds on airfare, a well-planned staycation is a great way to explore the many exciting destinations in your area.

In this post, we’ll tell you how to plan the best staycation right here in Cerritos, CA.

Start Your Day with a Sip at Off Street Café

When you imagine your perfect day, do you ever think about how it starts? For many, it begins with a warm cup of coffee, awakening both the body and mind to take on the day ahead.

Family-owned Off Street Café on Artesia Boulevard is the perfect place for your favorite caffeinated beverage along with an assortment of delicious breakfast items. Plus, when you check in using the Yelp app, you’ll get a free oven-fresh cinnamon roll.

Dine inside or enjoy the spacious outdoor patio—either way you’ll find a relaxing environment perfect for easing into your staycation. Their recipes use only the freshest ingredients with no preservatives and cholesterol-free oils.

We recommend Robin’s Healthy Cakes, multigrain pancakes with walnuts and topped with fresh bananas, although there’s plenty of options for those with smaller or larger appetites, like the Double Applewood Bacon and Three Egg special. This hearty meal comes with your choice of home fries, hash browns, brown rice, or fresh fruit plus a choice of a biscuit, tortilla, or toast.

Get Lost in a Book at the Cerritos Library

Now that you’ve got some food in your belly and caffeine in your blood, you’re ready to take on some mental stimulation. Why not improve your mind by finding a novel or learning something new at the Cerritos Library? While we understand that going to the library might not be exactly what you envisioned when planning your staycation, here’s why you should.

The Cerritos Library isn’t your typical library. This Experience Library is more like an interactive museum, complete with high-quality artwork, innovative architectural designs, and even specially themed spaces. Plus they’re constantly holding events like a cupcake decorating workshop, a chance to meet Albert Einstein through historical records, and animal presentations put on by local wildlife organizations.

Not only that, but you can also learn a second language or research the rich local history of the City of Cerritos with nothing more than a library card.

Explore the Cerritos Sculpture Garden

It’s important to get plenty of vitamin D during your summer staycation, so after you’ve found a few good books at the library, head over to the Cerritos Sculpture Garden, which is only a short walk away. This beautifully artistic garden was given as a gift to the community from the City of Cerritos in 2006. Since then, it has continued to grow and showcase the city’s most impressive public art.

Although the manicured gardens showcase only 20 exhibits at a time, the pieces rotate and new artwork is added to the city’s collections regularly. So you can continue to come back year after year to see what new art has been added.

Unwind at Lemon Tree Spa & Salon

At this stage of your ultimate Cerritos summer staycation, you’ve done a lot. Now it’s time for a little rest and relaxation. After all, that’s what staycations are all about, right? At Lemon Tree Spa & Salon, you’ll forget all about the stresses of your regular routine and be pampered by a team of highly trained experts.

Why not treat yourself to a rejuvenating facial? Lemon Tree Spa has a wide assortment of skin treatments to help you relax and achieve any number of aesthetic goals, from firming to lightening. After that, reward your hard working muscles with a revitalizing massage performed by a licensed masseuse. Plus Lemon Tree Spa features a cozy and comfortable space that will have you feeling like you traveled to some far-off tropical resort.

Treat Yourself to Dinner at Nine Seafood Restaurant

If you want to end your staycation with a bang, then head to Nine Seafood Restaurant on South Street. As the best seafood restaurant in Cerritos hands down, you can’t go wrong with dinner here, whether you’re dining in or getting take out.

While most guests love the fresh shrimp, crawfish, and clams, we’re big fans of the #1 Combo, which includes all three plus king crab, snow crab, and New Zealand Mussels.

Of course you can always create your own meal by selecting from eight seafood options, choosing your favor and level of spiciness, and adding in extras like red potatoes or corn on the cob. No matter what you get though one thing is for sure: You’ll never leave hungry.