Suzan’s guidebook
Neighborhood Favorites
Our favorite gems
Great place to hang out, do some work, and get some coffee and a treat.
29 locals recommend
Viento Y Agua
4007 E 4th StGreat place to hang out, do some work, and get some coffee and a treat.
They have a special deal for new visitors. Check their website for the yoga schedule - namaste! Grab a yoga mat and walk over there.
Kava Yoga
4005 E 4th StThey have a special deal for new visitors. Check their website for the yoga schedule - namaste! Grab a yoga mat and walk over there.
Delicious local bakery with delightful homemade treats, cakes, cookies and coffee.
18 locals recommend
Scratch Baked Goods
3950 E 4th StDelicious local bakery with delightful homemade treats, cakes, cookies and coffee.
Walk to this popular breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. Only downsides is that is really busy on weekends (go early) and it is cash only (they have an ATM). Very affordable prices - kid's plates are under $4!
58 locals recommend
Coffee Cup Cafe
3734 E 4th StWalk to this popular breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. Only downsides is that is really busy on weekends (go early) and it is cash only (they have an ATM). Very affordable prices - kid's plates are under $4!
Our backyard! Go for a walk, swim and lounge in the summer, play on the playground and walk across the bridge to enjoy a great view and stroll.
43 locals recommend
Colorado Lagoon
Our backyard! Go for a walk, swim and lounge in the summer, play on the playground and walk across the bridge to enjoy a great view and stroll.
A great spot to enjoy a calm beach with the kiddos, and has a great playground ocean front. There is also a seasonal snack kiosk.
82 locals recommend
Mothers Beach
A great spot to enjoy a calm beach with the kiddos, and has a great playground ocean front. There is also a seasonal snack kiosk.
One of only 2 dog beaches on the area (the other one is in Huntington Beach)...great for bringing your pooch.
83 locals recommend
Rosie's Dog Beach
5000 E Ocean BlvdOne of only 2 dog beaches on the area (the other one is in Huntington Beach)...great for bringing your pooch.
Our favorite grocery store with a great selection of organic products and yummy snacks.
105 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6451 Pacific Coast HwyOur favorite grocery store with a great selection of organic products and yummy snacks.
Rose Park Roasters
3044 E 4th StA great spot for hipster coffee.
A local thrift shop right in the heart of 4th Street Retro Row. Use this as a starting point to explore this vibrant commercial district.
Assistance League Thrift & Vintage
2100 E 4th StA local thrift shop right in the heart of 4th Street Retro Row. Use this as a starting point to explore this vibrant commercial district.
Long Beach's longest running independent theater. Check out the schedule for some artsy and independent films.
83 locals recommend
Art Theatre of Long Beach
2025 E 4th StLong Beach's longest running independent theater. Check out the schedule for some artsy and independent films.
Cute local "general store" with popular breakfast burritos and goodies.
17 locals recommend
Ma N' Pa Grocery
346 Roycroft AveCute local "general store" with popular breakfast burritos and goodies.
The Grain Café
4403 E 4th StVegan restaurant with good looking pastries counter.
Really nice vegan restaurant in a fresh space - in downtown Long Beach.
54 locals recommend
Seabirds Kitchen
975 E 4th StReally nice vegan restaurant in a fresh space - in downtown Long Beach.
Long Beach's best handmade ice cream shop. Really unique flavors.
20 locals recommend
Long Beach Creamery
222 E BroadwayLong Beach's best handmade ice cream shop. Really unique flavors.
One of our favorite places for a family meal. Great pizzas and pastas.
25 locals recommend
Michael's Downtown
210 E 3rd StOne of our favorite places for a family meal. Great pizzas and pastas.
Flamin Curry
3344 E BroadwayYummy and fast Indian food - good for take out or quick bite.
Mimi is the best for deep tissue massage - therapeutic style (not "fru fru" relaxing type). She'll fix you up if you can get an appointment. Tell her Suzan sent it you and it might help.
Soul Spa & Chiropractic
343 Redondo AveMimi is the best for deep tissue massage - therapeutic style (not "fru fru" relaxing type). She'll fix you up if you can get an appointment. Tell her Suzan sent it you and it might help.
Dr. Sao has a beautiful practice and is a great Optometrist! Tell her Suzan sent you.
Belmont Heights Optometry
4203 E 4th StDr. Sao has a beautiful practice and is a great Optometrist! Tell her Suzan sent you.
Free yoga practice daily on the park facing the ocean.
31 locals recommend
Yoga on the Bluff : Yogalution Movement
Free yoga practice daily on the park facing the ocean.