Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
It's the oldest coffee shop in The East Village. Besides the beverage options, it's got tons of great food choices as well.
12 locals recommend
The Village Grind
443 E 1st StIt's the oldest coffee shop in The East Village. Besides the beverage options, it's got tons of great food choices as well.
The acai bowls are amazing and the workers are always friendly and will make you any kind of fruit smoothie or juice that you want.
12 locals recommend
Revive Juice Bar
145 Linden AveThe acai bowls are amazing and the workers are always friendly and will make you any kind of fruit smoothie or juice that you want.
Thai District
149 Linden AveBest Thai food in the area hands down.
They make amazing bagels, sandwiches, and coffee. You won't be disappointed by the prices either.
6 locals recommend
5th Ave Bagelry
247 S Pine AveThey make amazing bagels, sandwiches, and coffee. You won't be disappointed by the prices either.
If you want good breakfast and brunch, look no further than this place. Only open till 3, the staff are super nice and the food is fantastic.
67 locals recommend
The Breakfast Bar
70 Atlantic AveIf you want good breakfast and brunch, look no further than this place. Only open till 3, the staff are super nice and the food is fantastic.
Entertainment & Activities
Tons of little shops and boutiques to poke around in. Lots of great restaurants and bars around here too, not to mention desserts. It really has everything and it's never super crowded.
158 locals recommend
Shoreline Village
429 Shoreline Village DriveTons of little shops and boutiques to poke around in. Lots of great restaurants and bars around here too, not to mention desserts. It really has everything and it's never super crowded.
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WaySee all there is about sea life in the Pacific
Getting Around
It's literally right across the street out the front door of the apartment building. It's not a 24 hour location, but great if you need to rent a car close by during your stay.
8 locals recommend
Hertz
555 E Ocean BlvdIt's literally right across the street out the front door of the apartment building. It's not a 24 hour location, but great if you need to rent a car close by during your stay.
Access to the LA Metro, Metro Buses, Long Beach Transit, Torrance Transit, LADOT, and Flyaway Airport Shuttles.
37 locals recommend
Downtown Long Beach Station
Access to the LA Metro, Metro Buses, Long Beach Transit, Torrance Transit, LADOT, and Flyaway Airport Shuttles.
Shopping
This is a fun little area to trip around. It's right across from the convention center and there are a couple of cool restaurants and bars there too. The movie theatre is also a huge plus.
246 locals recommend
The Pike Outlets
95 S Pine AveThis is a fun little area to trip around. It's right across from the convention center and there are a couple of cool restaurants and bars there too. The movie theatre is also a huge plus.
Essentials
Open until midnight usually. Great that it's right around the corner, about a 5 min walk.
114 locals recommend
Vons
600 E BroadwayOpen until midnight usually. Great that it's right around the corner, about a 5 min walk.
Parks & Nature
Lions Lighthouse
200 Aquarium WayGreat walking path with nice views of the harbor and bay
Rainbow Lagoon Park
400 E Shoreline DrSightseeing
City of Long Beach: Rainbow Harbor
450 East Shoreline DriveBeach Access Road
Beach Access RoadMain beach only a few minutes walk down Ocean Blvd.