Guidebook for Long Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
The Wine Crush offers select wines from around the world. Go to the Wine Crush for a choice wine tasting and enjoy the outdoor setting.
9 residents recomanen
The Wine Crush
3131 E BroadwayThe Wine Crush offers select wines from around the world. Go to the Wine Crush for a choice wine tasting and enjoy the outdoor setting.
Thirty Six Thirty Six Club
3636 E BroadwayHole in the wall bar. Great drinks, steady pours, and good pool playing.
Bar and restaurant for those appreciating an Irish pub. Lovely pints, large meal portions, and good Sunday brunches with flowing Mimosas (Buck Fizz.)
16 residents recomanen
EJ Malloy's - Belmont Heights
Bar and restaurant for those appreciating an Irish pub. Lovely pints, large meal portions, and good Sunday brunches with flowing Mimosas (Buck Fizz.)
Good food and micro brews. There is a bar and indoor area for eating and drinking. The patio area offers great service with views of the Pacific. Recommend the fish tacos as a starter or main.
102 residents recomanen
Belmont Brewing
25 39th PlGood food and micro brews. There is a bar and indoor area for eating and drinking. The patio area offers great service with views of the Pacific. Recommend the fish tacos as a starter or main.
Joe Josts
2803 E Anaheim StOffers frosty pints.
Closest place to get a quick beer, cocktail or glass of wine.
7 residents recomanen
Baddeley's Pourhouse Sports Bar
3348 E BroadwayClosest place to get a quick beer, cocktail or glass of wine.
Bar and restaurant. Menu isn't amazing.
Go downstairs to the speak easy or if you're up for it, there's a club down there too.
81 residents recomanen
The Federal Long Beach
Bar and restaurant. Menu isn't amazing.
Go downstairs to the speak easy or if you're up for it, there's a club down there too.
Food Scene
Good Italian food within walking distance from the Long Beach Guest House.
53 residents recomanen
La Parolaccia Osteria - Long Beach
2945 E BroadwayGood Italian food within walking distance from the Long Beach Guest House.
Good Italian food. Try the lentil soup as a starter. Curtis is a great server and always treats us well. Cafe Piccolo offers generous portions and has a lovely indoor / outdoor dining experience.
23 residents recomanen
Cafe Piccolo
3222 E BroadwayGood Italian food. Try the lentil soup as a starter. Curtis is a great server and always treats us well. Cafe Piccolo offers generous portions and has a lovely indoor / outdoor dining experience.
A quiet spot to enjoy a cuppa and access the internet.
27 residents recomanen
The Library A Coffee House
3418 E BroadwayA quiet spot to enjoy a cuppa and access the internet.
Best Italian food in LA County as rated by Zagat. Recommend the sampling menu. Delish.
46 residents recomanen
Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 2nd StBest Italian food in LA County as rated by Zagat. Recommend the sampling menu. Delish.
Good southern food, 1/2 off wine night on Tuesdays and weekend brunches. The Mac and Cheese is recommended.
154 residents recomanen
The Attic
3441 E BroadwayGood southern food, 1/2 off wine night on Tuesdays and weekend brunches. The Mac and Cheese is recommended.
Starling Diner
4114 E 3rd StBest breakfast in Long Beach.
Coffee Cup Cafe
3734 E 4th StGood breakfast.
Simmzy's
5271 2nd StLove their food.
Good sweet and savory crepes. There is a pianist most nights to set the night to music.
31 residents recomanen
La Creperie Cafe
4911 2nd StGood sweet and savory crepes. There is a pianist most nights to set the night to music.
Good food, good drinks. Open 9 a.m. for breakfast on the weekends which is earlier than the other restaurants on the street.
149 residents recomanen
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StGood food, good drinks. Open 9 a.m. for breakfast on the weekends which is earlier than the other restaurants on the street.
Alegria Cocina Latina
115 Pine AveGood sangria, nice atmosphere, good Spanish food.
Good food, good wine list, great outdoor bar (it's on a different floor so ask the host.)
38 residents recomanen
The Sky Room
210 East Ocean BoulevardGood food, good wine list, great outdoor bar (it's on a different floor so ask the host.)
Panxa Cocina
3937 E BroadwayModern and unique latin menu with yummy cocktails.
Rose Park Roasters
3044 E 4th StSuch great coffee. Watch out for the hipsters.
Lord Windsor Coffee
1101 E 3rd StHipster alert. Great local roasters.
Retro row is great for dining. Good people watching on a summer night. Yum desserts.
48 residents recomanen
The Social List
2105 E 4th StRetro row is great for dining. Good people watching on a summer night. Yum desserts.
Only Chinese restaurant that I'd recommend in Long Beach. Spicy green bean or eggplant / aubergine is delight.
Think it's halal too.
7 residents recomanen
Nomad Asian Bistro
6563 Pacific Coast HwyOnly Chinese restaurant that I'd recommend in Long Beach. Spicy green bean or eggplant / aubergine is delight.
Think it's halal too.
Good for remote working, morning cup of joe and space. Not a specialty roaster.
67 residents recomanen
Portfolio Coffeehouse LLC
2300 E 4th StGood for remote working, morning cup of joe and space. Not a specialty roaster.
Great steaks. Good cocktails. Entertaining pianist.
Old school.
11 residents recomanen
555 E Ocean Blvd
555 East Ocean BoulevardGreat steaks. Good cocktails. Entertaining pianist.
Old school.
Mahé
24961 Dana Point Harbor DrGood sushi. Bar and music in the back room.
Most people love their sushi and are willing to pay.
Must book ahead or wait. Close to Main Street Seal Beach if you wanted to catch an old flick or pub crawl.
9 residents recomanen
Koi Japanese Cuisine
600 CA-1Most people love their sushi and are willing to pay.
Must book ahead or wait. Close to Main Street Seal Beach if you wanted to catch an old flick or pub crawl.
Lola's Mexican Cuisine
2030 East 4th StreetIt's good!
Crab benedict is good .I like the view of the Marina more than the food on the menu. Great on a summer day, but be prepared to wait.
36 residents recomanen
Schooner Or Later
241 N Marina DrCrab benedict is good .I like the view of the Marina more than the food on the menu. Great on a summer day, but be prepared to wait.
Voted best steakhouse. Ian's been and loves it.
Need to book in advance.
8 residents recomanen
Chianina Steakhouse
5716 2nd StVoted best steakhouse. Ian's been and loves it.
Need to book in advance.
Great thai food that delivers.
Bronce Way is the name of the alley.
33 residents recomanen
Manaow Thai
3618 E BroadwayGreat thai food that delivers.
Bronce Way is the name of the alley.
Great chef creating delicious and seasonal menu with fantastic wine pairings. Easy to walk to and limited spaces.
9 residents recomanen
Taste wine-beer-kitchen
3506 E BroadwayGreat chef creating delicious and seasonal menu with fantastic wine pairings. Easy to walk to and limited spaces.
Good Alsatian restaurant. Owners hire armed forces veterans as servers to help with re-entry into workplace.
7 residents recomanen
PigBurd
743 E 4th StGood Alsatian restaurant. Owners hire armed forces veterans as servers to help with re-entry into workplace.
Ahimsa Vegan Cafe
2 E 4th StVegan cafe as you enter downtown Long Beach.
Good vegan cafe serving breakfast to dinner. Has all of the substitutes, macro, and clean depending on your type of vegan lifestyle.
Cakes are delicious.
9 residents recomanen
The Grain Café
4403 E 4th StGood vegan cafe serving breakfast to dinner. Has all of the substitutes, macro, and clean depending on your type of vegan lifestyle.
Cakes are delicious.
Vegan restaurant serving your favorite guilty pleasures but all plant based. Try the pork sliders (jackfruit) or Mac and cheese.
54 residents recomanen
Seabirds Kitchen
975 E 4th StVegan restaurant serving your favorite guilty pleasures but all plant based. Try the pork sliders (jackfruit) or Mac and cheese.
Nico's Restaurant
5760 2nd StOne of the best in Long Beach.
Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 2nd StTasting and paring menu is fantastic.
Everything Else
Great facials by Alexis, great massages by Eda and Maxwell can style your hair on the weekends.
Spa Sidney Beauty Lounge
3519 E BroadwayGreat facials by Alexis, great massages by Eda and Maxwell can style your hair on the weekends.
Take the bus from Ocean Blvd to 2nd Street Belmont Shore or Downtown Long Beach.
East Ocean Boulevard
East Ocean BoulevardTake the bus from Ocean Blvd to 2nd Street Belmont Shore or Downtown Long Beach.
Belmont Shore
A promenade for eating, drinking and shopping.
Farmer's market is every Thursday from 3-8 p.m.
During the summer months there are concerts in the park. Across the street, there is yoga at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. which looks out at the ocean.
45 residents recomanen
Bixby Park
130 Cherry AveFarmer's market is every Thursday from 3-8 p.m.
During the summer months there are concerts in the park. Across the street, there is yoga at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. which looks out at the ocean.
Catalina Express
95 BerthLocation of Catalina ferry.
320 Main St
320 Main StreetGood food and cocktails. Need to book ahead.
Essentials
Pop into Olives for a handmade sandwich or other pre-made delights and head for the beach or pack a picnic.
30 residents recomanen
Olives Gourmet Grocer
3510 E BroadwayPop into Olives for a handmade sandwich or other pre-made delights and head for the beach or pack a picnic.
Vons
600 E BroadwayClosest grocer to stock up the fridge.
Trader Joe's
6451 Pacific Coast HwyTrader Joe's good wines, snacks and prepped foods.
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdHigh end grocer.
Shopping
Twig & Willow
3740 E 4th StEclectic store with clothing and jewelry from local vendors.
2ND & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast HwyGood shops, restaurants and Whole Foods
Arts & Culture
Enjoy the art of local artists.
Admission is free on Thursday from 3-8 p.m. and all day on Friday's.
Enjoy Claire's Thurs/ Fri for happy hour and Sat / Sun for an oceanview brunch.
211 residents recomanen
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdEnjoy the art of local artists.
Admission is free on Thursday from 3-8 p.m. and all day on Friday's.
Enjoy Claire's Thurs/ Fri for happy hour and Sat / Sun for an oceanview brunch.
Sightseeing
The Aquarium is a fun day for all ages with interactive exhibits of ocean life including penguins, sharks and sting rays.
Ticket combos available with LA Zoo, Queen Mary and US Iowa.
806 residents recomanen
Aquari del Pacífic
100 Aquarium WayThe Aquarium is a fun day for all ages with interactive exhibits of ocean life including penguins, sharks and sting rays.
Ticket combos available with LA Zoo, Queen Mary and US Iowa.
San Pedro
Keep up with American history.
The Museum of Latin American Art features ground-breaking Exhibitions, stimulating Educational Programs, and engaging Cultural Events.
154 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art Llatinoamericà
628 Alamitos AveThe Museum of Latin American Art features ground-breaking Exhibitions, stimulating Educational Programs, and engaging Cultural Events.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrIt's the happiest place on earth.