Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Nice, very walkable village-like area of Long Beach featuring lots of boutiques, restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
236 residents recomanen
Belmont Shore
Nice, very walkable village-like area of Long Beach featuring lots of boutiques, restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in town and one of my favorites.
147 residents recomanen
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StOne of the best Mediterranean restaurants in town and one of my favorites.
A lot of people consider this the best breakfast place in Long Beach.
67 residents recomanen
The Breakfast Bar
70 Atlantic AveA lot of people consider this the best breakfast place in Long Beach.
Often listed as one of the best breakfast/brunch places in the area.
40 residents recomanen
Blackbird Cafe Inc
3405 Orange AveOften listed as one of the best breakfast/brunch places in the area.
I think this is one of the best places for breakfast/brunch and coffee nearby. It can get busy, but worth it. Currently only limited outdoor seating and closed Mon-Wed, so check before going.
16 residents recomanen
Wide Eyes Open Palms
416 Cherry AveI think this is one of the best places for breakfast/brunch and coffee nearby. It can get busy, but worth it. Currently only limited outdoor seating and closed Mon-Wed, so check before going.
Sightseeing
One of largest ocean liners in history with a very interesting history. Very close to the apartment and an interesting place to visit.
624 residents recomanen
Vaixell Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyOne of largest ocean liners in history with a very interesting history. Very close to the apartment and an interesting place to visit.
Amazing towers build from found objects by mostly one man working his entire life.
55 residents recomanen
Centre d'Arts de Watts Towers
1727 E 107th StAmazing towers build from found objects by mostly one man working his entire life.
The Battleship IOWA Educational Museum & Attraction - the West Coast’s only Battleship open to the public and the 2013 winner of the SSHSA museum ship of the year.
89 residents recomanen
Museu del vaixell de guerra USS Iowa
250 S Harbor BlvdThe Battleship IOWA Educational Museum & Attraction - the West Coast’s only Battleship open to the public and the 2013 winner of the SSHSA museum ship of the year.
Catalina Express
95 BerthConvenient way to get to and from Catalina Island.
Just an hour off the coast of Long Beach sits Santa Catalina Island with its Mediterranean climate, laid back lifestyle and abundance of activities is a great one or two day getaway.
188 residents recomanen
Santa Catalina Island
Just an hour off the coast of Long Beach sits Santa Catalina Island with its Mediterranean climate, laid back lifestyle and abundance of activities is a great one or two day getaway.
Arts & Culture
Great plays and other performances. Check our the cities listings to find out what is playing. http://www.longbeachcc.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=2279&navid=1200
172 residents recomanen
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean BlvdGreat plays and other performances. Check our the cities listings to find out what is playing. http://www.longbeachcc.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=2279&navid=1200
Museu d'Art Llatinoamericà
628 Alamitos AveVery good collection of Latin American artists.
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdNice small museum. Well located over the beach.
Want to take in a Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer game or other sports events close by? Check out this cool venue. www.stubhubcenter.com
47 residents recomanen
Dignity Health Sports Park
18400 S Avalon BlvdWant to take in a Los Angeles Galaxy Soccer game or other sports events close by? Check out this cool venue. www.stubhubcenter.com
Sala de concerts Walt Disney
111 S Grand AveEverything Else
Great assortment of restaurants, bars and walkable marina. Also a launching spot for deep sea fishing, whale watching and other water related recreation.
158 residents recomanen
Shoreline Village
429 Shoreline Village DriveGreat assortment of restaurants, bars and walkable marina. Also a launching spot for deep sea fishing, whale watching and other water related recreation.
Nice regional airport. Great if you plan to take any short trips during your stay to say Las Vegas or San Francisco.
98 residents recomanen
Long Beach Airport
4100 Donald Douglas DrNice regional airport. Great if you plan to take any short trips during your stay to say Las Vegas or San Francisco.
A beautiful suspension bridge that connects the city of Long Beach to San Pedro. It's the fourth longest suspension bridge in California. Provides great views of the city and the harbor.
Vincent Thomas Bridge
Vincent Thomas BridgeA beautiful suspension bridge that connects the city of Long Beach to San Pedro. It's the fourth longest suspension bridge in California. Provides great views of the city and the harbor.
Entertainment & Activities
A very good aquarium and education center. Lots of "hands-on" displays and amazing underwater viewing tanks,
806 residents recomanen
Aquari del Pacífic
100 Aquarium WayA very good aquarium and education center. Lots of "hands-on" displays and amazing underwater viewing tanks,
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWhat needs to be said, it's Disneyland.
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdFun.
Supposed to be a nice place to eat and walk around. Located where cruise ships dock and near the USS Iowa battleship.
LA Waterfront
600 Sampson WaySupposed to be a nice place to eat and walk around. Located where cruise ships dock and near the USS Iowa battleship.
Essentials
Probably the closest large supermarket near the apartment. Well stocked and plenty of parking on top of the building.
114 residents recomanen
Vons
600 E BroadwayProbably the closest large supermarket near the apartment. Well stocked and plenty of parking on top of the building.
If you need to get a few things, after hours or just not worth a trip to the supermarket, etc, this is a fairly good option. Be aware when walking after dark.
17 residents recomanen
7-Eleven
225 Orange AveIf you need to get a few things, after hours or just not worth a trip to the supermarket, etc, this is a fairly good option. Be aware when walking after dark.
Neighborhoods
Really cool and fun stretch of street featuring antique shops, interesting boutiques, coffee/food shops and small restaurants. Worth a visit. Also known as Retro Row, this small business district along 4th Street from Walnut Avenue to Temple Avenue.
45 residents recomanen
4th Street Corridor
Really cool and fun stretch of street featuring antique shops, interesting boutiques, coffee/food shops and small restaurants. Worth a visit. Also known as Retro Row, this small business district along 4th Street from Walnut Avenue to Temple Avenue.