Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Cafe with great coffee, fresh juices, and sandwiches. Cash only.
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The Birdcage Coffee House
224 W 4th StCafe with great coffee, fresh juices, and sandwiches. Cash only.
Recreational Coffee
237 Long Beach BlvdCoffee shop with great lattés.
Berlin Bistro
420 E 4th StGreat place for brunch or happy hour.
Latin-fusion gastropub with a good happy hour and excellent Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas and pitchers of sangria or margaritas.
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PADRE
525 E BroadwayLatin-fusion gastropub with a good happy hour and excellent Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas and pitchers of sangria or margaritas.
They offer self-serve coffee on the sidewalk while you wait for your table (sit in the patio) and reverse happy hour from 6-10 am for those on the walk of shame.
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The Breakfast Bar
70 Atlantic AveThey offer self-serve coffee on the sidewalk while you wait for your table (sit in the patio) and reverse happy hour from 6-10 am for those on the walk of shame.
Excellent seafood restaurant. I recommend the fresh oysters.
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King's Fish House
100 W BroadwayExcellent seafood restaurant. I recommend the fresh oysters.
Fantastic Latin-fusion restaurant with great food and cocktails.
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Panxa Cocina
3937 E BroadwayFantastic Latin-fusion restaurant with great food and cocktails.
Big Catch Seafood House
150 E BroadwayFresh catch cajun-style seafood boil spot.
Brewery with a huge selection on tap and a great view of the harbor.
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Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach
110 N Marina DrBrewery with a huge selection on tap and a great view of the harbor.
Thai District
149 Linden AveHighly recommended family-style Thai restaurant.
Wood fired pizza and hand-made pasta. I recommend the cacio e pepe, simple and delicious. Sit on the patio and watch the people walk by.
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Michael's Downtown
210 E 3rd StWood fired pizza and hand-made pasta. I recommend the cacio e pepe, simple and delicious. Sit on the patio and watch the people walk by.
This is a small dessert shop that offers AMAZING artisanal truffles, a variety of baked goods, excellent wine, and small savory bites. Check the website for special events like chocolate making, wine tasting, live DJ, and more!
Romeo Chocolates
460 Pine AveThis is a small dessert shop that offers AMAZING artisanal truffles, a variety of baked goods, excellent wine, and small savory bites. Check the website for special events like chocolate making, wine tasting, live DJ, and more!
Outdoor craft food and beer in a communal dining experience. A little something for everyone from a micro-brewery, shave ice, coffee, wood-fired pizza, and ramen.
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Steelcraft
12900 S Euclid StOutdoor craft food and beer in a communal dining experience. A little something for everyone from a micro-brewery, shave ice, coffee, wood-fired pizza, and ramen.
Order fresh seafood at the fish market by the pound at the counter and have them grill it up for you with potatoes, onions, cajun spice and a side of garlic bread. Or order from any of the vendors or many restaurants in the village. Be sure to grab a seat at the picnic tables outside for waterfront dining. On occasion, the village hosts live music and other events.
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Ports O' Call Waterfront Dining
1200 Nagoya WayOrder fresh seafood at the fish market by the pound at the counter and have them grill it up for you with potatoes, onions, cajun spice and a side of garlic bread. Or order from any of the vendors or many restaurants in the village. Be sure to grab a seat at the picnic tables outside for waterfront dining. On occasion, the village hosts live music and other events.
You can walk or bike to this hole-in-the-wall restaurant offering inexpensive and delicious Mexican food. I recommend the shrimp tacos.
Pacific Tacos
146 W 10th StYou can walk or bike to this hole-in-the-wall restaurant offering inexpensive and delicious Mexican food. I recommend the shrimp tacos.
Cozy outdoor patio. Great food and bottomless wine/bubbly during happy hour.
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Ellie's
204 Orange AveCozy outdoor patio. Great food and bottomless wine/bubbly during happy hour.
Excellent breakfast items, including fresh baked goods, at this small, locally-owned cafe.
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Wide Eyes Open Palms
416 Cherry AveExcellent breakfast items, including fresh baked goods, at this small, locally-owned cafe.
Reasonably priced Cajun seafood boil and great happy hour deals M-Th all day, Fri & Sat 3-7PM & 10PM-12:30AM & Sunday 3-7PM.
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Big Catch Seafood House
150 E BroadwayReasonably priced Cajun seafood boil and great happy hour deals M-Th all day, Fri & Sat 3-7PM & 10PM-12:30AM & Sunday 3-7PM.
A great place for lunch. Fresh seafood and they have beer & wine.
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Pier 76 Fish Grill
95 Pine AveA great place for lunch. Fresh seafood and they have beer & wine.
Hands down, one of the best American new/seafood restaurants in Long Beach. A great vibe too.
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Roe Seafood
5374 2nd StHands down, one of the best American new/seafood restaurants in Long Beach. A great vibe too.
The best pizza in Downtown Long Beach. Hands down. It's monster themed and they play old school scary movies.
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The 4th Horseman
121 W 4th StThe best pizza in Downtown Long Beach. Hands down. It's monster themed and they play old school scary movies.
My go to for delivery pizza if I don't feel like walking to 4th Horseman. 2nd best local pizza place.
Fat Tomato Pizza
2130 E BroadwayMy go to for delivery pizza if I don't feel like walking to 4th Horseman. 2nd best local pizza place.
Great mediterranean restaurant. Everything is fresh and reasonably priced.
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AMMATOLI mediterranean bites
285 E 3rd StGreat mediterranean restaurant. Everything is fresh and reasonably priced.
Ahimsa Vegan Cafe
2 E 4th StGreat vegan spot. Everything is good.
Seabirds Kitchen
975 E 4th StGreat local cafe with lots of vegetarian friendly options.
Tito's Bakery
1107 E 4th StThe best breakfast burrito. Only until 11AM.
Walk to this local coffee shop with indoor/outdoor seating, a small brunch menu, and vegan baked goods.
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Rose Park Roasters
3044 E 4th StWalk to this local coffee shop with indoor/outdoor seating, a small brunch menu, and vegan baked goods.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
509 S Glenoaks BlvdOMG the best fried chicken!
Drinks & Nightlife
Local lively bar with good cocktails, a pool table, and every-so-often you'll find a food truck parked out front.
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The Hawk
468 W Anaheim StLocal lively bar with good cocktails, a pool table, and every-so-often you'll find a food truck parked out front.
The Blind Donkey
149 Linden AveIt's a hidden gem. Whiskey bar, cool vibe.
Cafe Sevilla of Long Beach
140 Pine AveLive music and dancing.
There is a restaurant on the first floor, but I recommend a drink with friends in the semi-outdoor rooftop lounge.
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BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
144 Pine AveThere is a restaurant on the first floor, but I recommend a drink with friends in the semi-outdoor rooftop lounge.
Mezcal cocktails on a rooftop. Karaoke Monday night, Taco Tuesday deals, Cumbia Wednesdays, Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 5-7 PM and Sunday Funday 2-7 PM.
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Mezcalero
525 E BroadwayMezcal cocktails on a rooftop. Karaoke Monday night, Taco Tuesday deals, Cumbia Wednesdays, Happy Hour Monday-Saturday 5-7 PM and Sunday Funday 2-7 PM.
One of the first banks in Long Beach turned fantastic restaurant bar that now serves stiff classic cocktails. Smart casual, somewhere between cargo shorts and a tux. There is a club in the basement on some nights.
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The Federal Long Beach
One of the first banks in Long Beach turned fantastic restaurant bar that now serves stiff classic cocktails. Smart casual, somewhere between cargo shorts and a tux. There is a club in the basement on some nights.
Make a reservation at this Prohibition Era Speakeasy, a remnant of 1920s Long Beach. Proper period attire is encouraged/required.
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The Exhibition Room - Long Beach Craft Cocktails
1117 E Wardlow RdMake a reservation at this Prohibition Era Speakeasy, a remnant of 1920s Long Beach. Proper period attire is encouraged/required.
The Stave
170 The Promenade NGreat whiskey bar with an outdoor patio & fire pits.
A buzzing atmosphere with craft cocktails. The food is decent so I just recommend drinks.
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The Ordinarie - an American Tavern
210 The Promenade NA buzzing atmosphere with craft cocktails. The food is decent so I just recommend drinks.
Live music and stiff drinks every night.
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Shannon's On Pine Irish Pub & Sports Bar
209 Pine AveLive music and stiff drinks every night.
Next Door by Agaves
200 Pine AveSunday Funday spot in the summer.
Bar and live music venue. Check their schedule to see who's playing.
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Alex's Bar
2913 E Anaheim StBar and live music venue. Check their schedule to see who's playing.
Sightseeing
Tours, exhibits, nighttime attractions, casual and fine dining, bars, wine room, Sunday champagne brunch, and various events throughout the year. Admission aboard the Queen Mary is free after 6 PM.
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The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy Tours, exhibits, nighttime attractions, casual and fine dining, bars, wine room, Sunday champagne brunch, and various events throughout the year. Admission aboard the Queen Mary is free after 6 PM.
Ride your bike and take a picnic to the grassy area in front of the lighthouse.
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Parkers' Lighthouse
435 Shoreline Village DriveRide your bike and take a picnic to the grassy area in front of the lighthouse.
Waterfront boardwalk with shops, bars, restaurants, an arcade, and a place to rent paddle boats, powerboats, jet skis, and kayaks. The village also hosts live music on most summer weekends and during the Christmas season.
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Shoreline Village
429 Shoreline Village DriveWaterfront boardwalk with shops, bars, restaurants, an arcade, and a place to rent paddle boats, powerboats, jet skis, and kayaks. The village also hosts live music on most summer weekends and during the Christmas season.
Belmont Shore
Lots of shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars along 2nd street.
Catalina Express
95 BerthCatalina Island is the perfect day trip from Long Beach.
Κορεατική Καμπάνα της Φιλίας
3601 S Gaffey StA small but important memorial in honor of the Japanese Americans who were interned during WWII.
Terminal Island Japanese Fishing Village Memorial
1124 S Seaside AveA small but important memorial in honor of the Japanese Americans who were interned during WWII.
Shopping
Waterfront entertainment district with restaurants, nightlife venues, a movie theater, a Ferris wheel, and various outlet shops including The Gap, H&M, Nike, and more.
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The Pike Outlets
95 S Pine AveWaterfront entertainment district with restaurants, nightlife venues, a movie theater, a Ferris wheel, and various outlet shops including The Gap, H&M, Nike, and more.
One of the best farmer's markets in Long Beach. Open on Sundays from 9 AM - 2 PM, the market has a great selection of fresh fruit and veggies, cooked food booths, plants and flowers, and other local artisanal treasures.
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Long Beach Southeast Farmers Market
6602 E Marina DrOne of the best farmer's markets in Long Beach. Open on Sundays from 9 AM - 2 PM, the market has a great selection of fresh fruit and veggies, cooked food booths, plants and flowers, and other local artisanal treasures.
Native Sol
2018 E 4th StBeautiful locally-owned boutique with unique gifts.
MADE by Millworks
50 Pine AveCool gift shop featuring the work of local artisans.
Arts & Culture
Excellent rotating collection of Latino and Latin American art. Many events are held in the summer and on the weekends. Free on Sunday.
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Μουσείο Λατινοαμερικανικής Τέχνης
628 Alamitos AveExcellent rotating collection of Latino and Latin American art. Many events are held in the summer and on the weekends. Free on Sunday.
I still haven't been to this museum, but it seems to be a local's favorite.
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Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdI still haven't been to this museum, but it seems to be a local's favorite.
A local museum worth stopping by. https://www.pieam.org/
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Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
695 Alamitos AveA local museum worth stopping by. https://www.pieam.org/
An autonomous community space featuring herbs, books, classes and more prioritizing QTBIPOC.
Flora y Tierra
811 E 7th StAn autonomous community space featuring herbs, books, classes and more prioritizing QTBIPOC.
Essentials
Corner store with all the essentials, including a small fresh deli case and local craft beer.
Jed's Market Inc
960 Daisy AveCorner store with all the essentials, including a small fresh deli case and local craft beer.
Entertainment & Activities
Ενυδρείο του Ειρηνικού
100 Aquarium WayThe Salt Lounge
853 Atlantic AveWellness and workshops.
Free yoga at 11AM & 6PM with a view of the Pacific.
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Yoga on the Bluff : Yogalution Movement
Free yoga at 11AM & 6PM with a view of the Pacific.
This is the beach around Naples. The water is calm and it has a place to rent kayaks and paddle boards for cheap. And unlike other beaches, you don’t have to walk across too much sand to get to the water.
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Bayshore Beach
This is the beach around Naples. The water is calm and it has a place to rent kayaks and paddle boards for cheap. And unlike other beaches, you don’t have to walk across too much sand to get to the water.
Παραλία των Μητέρων
Another great local beach.
Harvelle's Long Beach
201 E BroadwayNightly burlesque shows in a unique basement bar.
Weekend drag brunch--a must for first timers in SoCal. Call ahead to make a reservation.
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Hamburger Mary's
8288 Santa Monica BlvdWeekend drag brunch--a must for first timers in SoCal. Call ahead to make a reservation.