But, did you know that King’s Hawaiian is an actual Bakery & Restaurant, and exists only in Torrance, California? Pack your bags and plan your trip to Torrance because it is true, my friends, and it is a beautiful thing. King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant is truly the best, and here’s why:

1. Hawaii + Southern California. Truly, what is not to love about this combination? King’s Hawaiian began in 1950 by founder Robert Taira in Hilo, Hawaii. Fast forward to 1988 and he opened the King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant in Torrance, the perfect Southern California spot for this Hawaiian restaurant.

2. King’s Hawaiian EVERYTHING. Pancakes, Toast, French Toast, Hamburger Buns… all these parts of your meal are made from the same sweet, magical King’s Hawaiian bread you know and love. You don’t know the versatility of this product or what your life was missing until you try the French Toast, Breakfast Burrito, or BBQ Kalua Pork Sandwich.

3. The Bakery. Now that you know you can order full meals designed around King’s Hawaiian bread, imagine a full bakery right next to the restaurant stocked full of cakes like the Paradise Delight (three layers of decadent and moist guava, passion and lime chiffon cake), or pies like the Chocolate Haupia Pie (filled with whipped cream and topped with chocolate pudding). And of course, there’s an array of muffins, donuts and pastries galore.

4. Aloha Experience. King’s Hawaiian delivers on the Aloha experience. Whether or not you have been to Hawaii, you will know Aloha when you visit King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant. King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant is clearly worth planning a trip around. Did we mention you can visit Torrance Beach after your brunch? The only thing left to ask is, are you in?

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Day 1: Get Familiar

Morning: Head to King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant for some to-die-for French toast before you cruise down to Torrance Beach for a walk along The Strand Bike Path or to just kick it.

Afternoon: Head to historic Old Torrance for lunch at the Red Car Brewery & Restaurant, the birthplace of the Torrance craft brew scene. Wander through the downtown boutiques and antique shops. Then head over to Absolution Brewery and its nearby neighbor Scholb Premium Ale. Head back to the hotel for a quick nap before dinner.

Evening: Change it up by dining in Japan (without leaving Torrance) at Ise-Shima in the stunning Miyako Hybrid Hotel. Sit back, reflect, and don’t forget dessert!

Day 2: Treat Yourself

Morning: This is what vacations are all about, right? So start your day the decadent way at Torrance Bakery (they make a churro-donut and a brownie-cookie!) before heading to DuBunné Spa—they’ve been pampering Torrance for more than 30 years.

Afternoon: Check out the ramen everyone is talking about at nearby Santouka Ko-Ryu in the largest Japanese Supermarket in the U.S.—the Mitsuwa Marketplace. After lunch, enjoy some leisurely, open-air shopping at Torrance Crossroads.

Evening: Check out the craft beer scene. Check out Smog City Brewing, Monkish Brewing, and HopSaint Brewing to name just a few.

Day 3: Serious Shopping

Morning: Fortify yourself for a big shopping day with breakfast at Great Maple, ideally located in the Del Amo Fashion Center. Go big on the fresh brioche French toast (with smoked bacon maple syrup) for the energy you’ll need to explore one of the country’s largest shopping centers.

Afternoon: Amid the fashion, there’s plenty of food at Del Amo Fashion Center. Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at Frida before you get back to shopping, or check out the wildly popular Din Tai Fung for some soup dumplings and noodles.

Evening: Still not tired of shopping? After a few more visits to the dressing room, enjoy a drink and a bite at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar before you close down the stores and call it a day well spent.

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