"It’s not uncommon to see a line out the door at San Pedro’s compact Colossus Bread. Founded by Kristin Colazas Rodriguez, a pastry chef and baker whose resume includes Petit Crenn, Outerlands, Octavia, and Osteria Mozza, Colossus specializes in laminated pastries and sourdough breads. The croissants and kouign-amann are a highlight of the menu, and no trip is complete without leaving with a baguette or country loaf. While the San Pedro location serves a tight breakfast menu, the larger location in Long Beach offers sourdough pizzas from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m." - Rebecca Roland