Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
I loooooooove their family recipe Mexican food. Especially the Cuetes and Sopas.
86 locals recommend
Lola's Mexican Cuisine
2030 East 4th StreetI loooooooove their family recipe Mexican food. Especially the Cuetes and Sopas.
The best breakfast burrito around in my opinion. I always add bacon to mine and the green salsa is amazing.
6 locals recommend
Jerry's Breakfast Place
1537 E 4th StThe best breakfast burrito around in my opinion. I always add bacon to mine and the green salsa is amazing.
Iconic coffee shop in Long Beach. It's been around for a long time. Amazing coffee and food and definitely a good sampling of the population of Long Beach.
67 locals recommend
Portfolio Coffeehouse LLC
2300 E 4th StIconic coffee shop in Long Beach. It's been around for a long time. Amazing coffee and food and definitely a good sampling of the population of Long Beach.
Parks & Nature
Every morning at 11am there is free (but please make a donation if possible) yoga on the bluff overlooking the ocean. It's a huge turnout usually so get there a little early to get a good spot. I've provided 2 yoga mats in the house for you to use.
31 locals recommend
Yoga on the Bluff : Yogalution Movement
Every morning at 11am there is free (but please make a donation if possible) yoga on the bluff overlooking the ocean. It's a huge turnout usually so get there a little early to get a good spot. I've provided 2 yoga mats in the house for you to use.
If you walk due South (yes our beach is south facing- weird I know) for 0.7 miles starting at the alley catty-corner from the front house driveway you'll have your toes in the sand in no-time! There is also a bike/walking path that goes from Downtown Long Beach's Shoreline Village, down to Naples Island. Very pretty, but beware that you'll most likely be heading into the wind on your way back after about noon.
50 locals recommend
Alamitos Beach
If you walk due South (yes our beach is south facing- weird I know) for 0.7 miles starting at the alley catty-corner from the front house driveway you'll have your toes in the sand in no-time! There is also a bike/walking path that goes from Downtown Long Beach's Shoreline Village, down to Naples Island. Very pretty, but beware that you'll most likely be heading into the wind on your way back after about noon.
Sightseeing
I love this place!!!!! It's like going back in time. I like to imagine I'm on the Titanic (which was actually smaller than this) before the ice burg of course. They have night time music and different events. They even have a haunted tour of the ship. Their website is: www.queenmary.com
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyI love this place!!!!! It's like going back in time. I like to imagine I'm on the Titanic (which was actually smaller than this) before the ice burg of course. They have night time music and different events. They even have a haunted tour of the ship. Their website is: www.queenmary.com
Shoreline Village reminds me of a quaint fishing town in some ways. There's a board walk that surrounds a marina. You can access this area by car, or down the bike path. There are restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, stores, a merry-go-round, and killer views of the Queen Mary.
158 locals recommend
Shoreline Village
429 Shoreline Village DriveShoreline Village reminds me of a quaint fishing town in some ways. There's a board walk that surrounds a marina. You can access this area by car, or down the bike path. There are restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, stores, a merry-go-round, and killer views of the Queen Mary.
This is a cool little area with lots of shopping, restaurants, bars, and more beach. At the end of 2nd St is a bridge that goes over to Naples island, and before that you make a right on Bayshore, there's a cute little beach and you can rent kayaks and paddle boards down at the end right before you get to Ocean Blvd.
73 locals recommend
East 2nd Street
2nd StreetThis is a cool little area with lots of shopping, restaurants, bars, and more beach. At the end of 2nd St is a bridge that goes over to Naples island, and before that you make a right on Bayshore, there's a cute little beach and you can rent kayaks and paddle boards down at the end right before you get to Ocean Blvd.
This several blocks of downtown Long Beach, has bloomed into a really cool arts district called "The East Village Arts District". There are all kinds of shops, galleries, restaurants, bars, etc. Also near here are the main bus and train stations.
25 locals recommend
East Village
This several blocks of downtown Long Beach, has bloomed into a really cool arts district called "The East Village Arts District". There are all kinds of shops, galleries, restaurants, bars, etc. Also near here are the main bus and train stations.
This area is known as "Retro Row". All along this street are resale shops, barber shops, restaurants, kitchy-themed stores, etc. This is where Lola's restaurant, Portfolio's Coffee house, and the Art (nicely restored) Theater among others are located.
20 locals recommend
East 4th Street
East 4th StreetThis area is known as "Retro Row". All along this street are resale shops, barber shops, restaurants, kitchy-themed stores, etc. This is where Lola's restaurant, Portfolio's Coffee house, and the Art (nicely restored) Theater among others are located.
Shopping
This place is based on the old iconic "Pike" that was here way back in the day. Now it is an outdoor shopping center including outlets, a movie theater, a Ferris Wheel, restaurants, bars, and a comedy club. It is situated across from the Long Beach Convention Center, Shoreline Village, and is at the heart of the Grand Prix race track.
246 locals recommend
The Pike Outlets
95 S Pine AveThis place is based on the old iconic "Pike" that was here way back in the day. Now it is an outdoor shopping center including outlets, a movie theater, a Ferris Wheel, restaurants, bars, and a comedy club. It is situated across from the Long Beach Convention Center, Shoreline Village, and is at the heart of the Grand Prix race track.
Arts & Culture
This is a very cool little aquarium. You can even pet jelly fish, sharks, and sting-rays!!! Their website is: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayThis is a very cool little aquarium. You can even pet jelly fish, sharks, and sting-rays!!! Their website is: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org
I heard a rumor that this building used to be the house of some 20's celebrity. Small, but interesting and they have a restaurant that overlooks the water from the bluff.
211 locals recommend
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdI heard a rumor that this building used to be the house of some 20's celebrity. Small, but interesting and they have a restaurant that overlooks the water from the bluff.
I'm embarrassed to say I have yet to go here, but I've heard it's awesome!
154 locals recommend
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos AveI'm embarrassed to say I have yet to go here, but I've heard it's awesome!
Essentials
Ralphs
2930 E 4th StParking is tight and beware of the pedestrian crosswalk across 4th.
It's almost in downtown Long Beach. Free Parking is on the roof, accessible from Atlantic Ave.
114 locals recommend
Vons
600 E BroadwayIt's almost in downtown Long Beach. Free Parking is on the roof, accessible from Atlantic Ave.
Rite Aid
211 Cherry Ave Typical Drug Store