Guidebook for Lakewood
Entertainment & Activities
The happiest place on earth + California Adventure Park! Only 12 miles away!!
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrThe happiest place on earth + California Adventure Park! Only 12 miles away!!
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayOne of the best aquariums!
Recreational & romantic Gondola tours through the famous Naples canals, modeled after Naples & Venice in Italy! The Gondolas are imported from Europe -- is it quite the authentic experience! The Gondoliers will sing to you as you enjoy some drink & food.
62 locals recommend
Gondola Getaway
5437 E Ocean BlvdRecreational & romantic Gondola tours through the famous Naples canals, modeled after Naples & Venice in Italy! The Gondolas are imported from Europe -- is it quite the authentic experience! The Gondoliers will sing to you as you enjoy some drink & food.
Catalina Island is an hour away on this high speed boat ferry and definitely worth a visit!
132 locals recommend
Catalina Express
95 BerthCatalina Island is an hour away on this high speed boat ferry and definitely worth a visit!
7 miles away... 35-ride amusement park with fun roller coasters that sits on a former California Berry Farm! Check it out for some history with farming, too and buy some really good jam!
1145 locals recommend
Knott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd7 miles away... 35-ride amusement park with fun roller coasters that sits on a former California Berry Farm! Check it out for some history with farming, too and buy some really good jam!
Sightseeing
Who doesn't love a quaint Main Street with a beautiful ocean view and fun restaurants, boutiques, bars?
20 locals recommend
Seal Beach Municipal Pier
Seal Beach Municipal PierWho doesn't love a quaint Main Street with a beautiful ocean view and fun restaurants, boutiques, bars?
If you want some naval ship history, Long Beach history, and amazing tours, you have to see this ship!
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyIf you want some naval ship history, Long Beach history, and amazing tours, you have to see this ship!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brews on the epic waterfront! You have to see this place! What an atmosphere!
116 locals recommend
Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach
110 N Marina DrBrews on the epic waterfront! You have to see this place! What an atmosphere!
2 story bar with mechanical bull & line dancing! Live country music on Friday & Saturday nights.
Cowboy Country Saloon
3321 South St2 story bar with mechanical bull & line dancing! Live country music on Friday & Saturday nights.
The local "strip of bars street" at night. Check out multiple bars with different scenes!
10 locals recommend
East 2nd Street
2nd StreetThe local "strip of bars street" at night. Check out multiple bars with different scenes!
A hip atmosphere with delicious food & drink! Right in the middle of Downtown Long Beach, where you can find more clubs and bars for a night out!
93 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
144 Pine AveA hip atmosphere with delicious food & drink! Right in the middle of Downtown Long Beach, where you can find more clubs and bars for a night out!
Food Scene
This is, hands down, our favorite place to eat! It's a social/casual American pub with a fun & flirty vibe!
72 locals recommend
Simmzy's
5271 2nd StThis is, hands down, our favorite place to eat! It's a social/casual American pub with a fun & flirty vibe!
The chill neighborhood sports bar with great daily food deals, 30 degree beer, & a social or non social place, depending on where you sit. TVs. Indoor & outdoor space.
Glory Days Sports Grill
4132 Woodruff AveThe chill neighborhood sports bar with great daily food deals, 30 degree beer, & a social or non social place, depending on where you sit. TVs. Indoor & outdoor space.
Dale's Diner
4339 E Carson St50's breakfast diner. So good!
Saint & Second
4828 2nd StEvery restaurant on 2nd Street is worth trying!
Nick's Deli
223 Main StThe best breakfast burritos around. Period.
Ding Tea
9828 Garden Grove BlvdIf you like Boba Tea, this is where you go.
Javatinis Espresso
4214 Woodruff AveThe local coffee shop, 1 block away and a great morning walk!
Parks & Nature
Includes 4 blocks of walking/running trails, duck pond, public library, sports fields, & workout stations!
Carson Park
Includes 4 blocks of walking/running trails, duck pond, public library, sports fields, & workout stations!
Shopping
You can find popular stores including Nordstroms, Macy's, and a Harkin's Movie Theatre!
78 locals recommend
Los Cerritos Center
239 Los Cerritos CenterYou can find popular stores including Nordstroms, Macy's, and a Harkin's Movie Theatre!
A great indoor shopping center. About 25 minutes south on the 405.
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StA great indoor shopping center. About 25 minutes south on the 405.
The newest & coolest shopping center just a few blocks from your stay! BRAND NEW with restaurants included
35 locals recommend
The Hangar
4150 McGowen StThe newest & coolest shopping center just a few blocks from your stay! BRAND NEW with restaurants included
Like trinkets & fun finds? You never know what you're going to find here!
16 locals recommend
Long Beach Antique Market
4901 E Conant StLike trinkets & fun finds? You never know what you're going to find here!
Essentials
The best grocery store -- and all you have to do is walk up our block!
18 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
4253 Woodruff AveThe best grocery store -- and all you have to do is walk up our block!
Vons
4033 Laurel Canyon BlvdOnly a block away!
Vons Fuel Station
4224 Woodruff AveThe best prices for gas in the area!