Victoria & Sherry's Guidebook for Long Beach
Sightseeing
This fabulous ship, built in 1936, has found her permanent home in Long Beach Harbour. Her amazing history and great restaurants and bar make her a "must-see" attraction.
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyThis fabulous ship, built in 1936, has found her permanent home in Long Beach Harbour. Her amazing history and great restaurants and bar make her a "must-see" attraction.
Within an easy walk of the cottage:
Rainbow Harbor and Lighthouse, & Rainbow Marina - located between Shoreline Village and the Aquarium of the Pacific in the heart of downtown Long Beach. The marina feature 87 slips serving both recreational boaters and commercial operators. In addition the harbor area of the facility features twelve, 150 foot docks, that are home port to an array of exciting waterfront attractions, including: sports fishing; whale watching; harbor cruises; dinner cruises; private charter boats; rental boats; personal watercraft rentals; and more. Rainbow Harbor / Rainbow Marine is just steps away to an array of shopping, dining and entertainment options.
18 locals recommend
Lions Lighthouse
200 Aquarium WayWithin an easy walk of the cottage:
Rainbow Harbor and Lighthouse, & Rainbow Marina - located between Shoreline Village and the Aquarium of the Pacific in the heart of downtown Long Beach. The marina feature 87 slips serving both recreational boaters and commercial operators. In addition the harbor area of the facility features twelve, 150 foot docks, that are home port to an array of exciting waterfront attractions, including: sports fishing; whale watching; harbor cruises; dinner cruises; private charter boats; rental boats; personal watercraft rentals; and more. Rainbow Harbor / Rainbow Marine is just steps away to an array of shopping, dining and entertainment options.
Entertainment & Activities
Located on five acres of waterfront property along Long Beach harbor, the Aquarium of the Pacific presents the marvels of the deep blue to locals and tourists alike. As its name implies, the aquarium features marine life from the Pacific in which more than 47 exhibits display over 550 species. The aquarium is beautifully designed, with each species displayed according to which part of the Pacific it calls home. The Kids Cove provides a place for children to interact with manta rays while the jellyfish exhibits are some of the best outside of the famed Monterey Bay Aquarium.
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayLocated on five acres of waterfront property along Long Beach harbor, the Aquarium of the Pacific presents the marvels of the deep blue to locals and tourists alike. As its name implies, the aquarium features marine life from the Pacific in which more than 47 exhibits display over 550 species. The aquarium is beautifully designed, with each species displayed according to which part of the Pacific it calls home. The Kids Cove provides a place for children to interact with manta rays while the jellyfish exhibits are some of the best outside of the famed Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Within easy walking distance of the cottage: This company always had an affinity for recreation. While vacationing in Italy in 1987, founder Brian McInerney came across the 4-wheel multi-passenger Surrey cycle. And that’s how it all got started
Brian opened his first recreational rental location in Ventura, Ca. He purchased regular 2-wheel bicycles to round out the rental fleet, but the real star was the Surrey cycle. Every customer (and family) left with a huge smile and a cherished memory. Wheel Fun Rentals’ specialties have expanded significantly since its inception. including: recreation rentals, boating, kayaking, water-bound adventures, Segway Tours, kayak tours, and much more!
15 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
700 Queensway DrWithin easy walking distance of the cottage: This company always had an affinity for recreation. While vacationing in Italy in 1987, founder Brian McInerney came across the 4-wheel multi-passenger Surrey cycle. And that’s how it all got started
Brian opened his first recreational rental location in Ventura, Ca. He purchased regular 2-wheel bicycles to round out the rental fleet, but the real star was the Surrey cycle. Every customer (and family) left with a huge smile and a cherished memory. Wheel Fun Rentals’ specialties have expanded significantly since its inception. including: recreation rentals, boating, kayaking, water-bound adventures, Segway Tours, kayak tours, and much more!
Arts & Culture
The Museum’s permanent collection is diverse with more than 3,200 works encompassing 300 years of American and European art in all media. Highlights from the collection include furniture by Charles and Ray Eames, ceramics by Beatrice Wood, and sculptures by Claire Falkenstein, George Rickney and Peter Voulokos; Early 20th Century European Modernist paintings by Vasily Kandinsky, Alexej Jawlensky and others from the Milton Wichner Collection; and contemporary artists such as James Jean, Sherrie Wolf, and Sandow Birk whose paintings have recently been added to the collection.
Since 1951, exhibitions presented by the Museum have been varied with shows ranging from individual artists to specifi
211 locals recommend
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdThe Museum’s permanent collection is diverse with more than 3,200 works encompassing 300 years of American and European art in all media. Highlights from the collection include furniture by Charles and Ray Eames, ceramics by Beatrice Wood, and sculptures by Claire Falkenstein, George Rickney and Peter Voulokos; Early 20th Century European Modernist paintings by Vasily Kandinsky, Alexej Jawlensky and others from the Milton Wichner Collection; and contemporary artists such as James Jean, Sherrie Wolf, and Sandow Birk whose paintings have recently been added to the collection.
Since 1951, exhibitions presented by the Museum have been varied with shows ranging from individual artists to specifi
This amazing Art Museum is within an easy walk of the cottage. The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. Since its inception, MOLAA has doubled its size and added a 15,000 sq. ft. sculpture garden. Its permanent collection now numbers over 1,600 works of art.
The Museum is located in the city’s rapidly developing East Village Arts District.
48 locals recommend
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
This amazing Art Museum is within an easy walk of the cottage. The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) was founded in 1996 in Long Beach, California and serves the greater Los Angeles area. MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. Since its inception, MOLAA has doubled its size and added a 15,000 sq. ft. sculpture garden. Its permanent collection now numbers over 1,600 works of art.
The Museum is located in the city’s rapidly developing East Village Arts District.
Long Beach's professional theatre company - a mix of dramas and musicals. Within a 10 minute walk of the cottage.
International City Theatre
330 E Seaside WayLong Beach's professional theatre company - a mix of dramas and musicals. Within a 10 minute walk of the cottage.
Essentials
Vons
600 E BroadwayA two-minute walk from the cottage.
CVS
596 Long Beach BlvdThis pharmacy/general store is an easy walk from the cottage.
Getting Around
Downtown Long Beach Station
The blue bikes are everywhere in the neighborhood. There is a stand outside Von's on Broadway and many others nearby.
7 locals recommend
Long Beach Bike Share
The blue bikes are everywhere in the neighborhood. There is a stand outside Von's on Broadway and many others nearby.
Electric Scooters are available throughout the East Village area of Long Beach: https://la.curbed.com/2018/7/31/17623336/bird-lime-scooter-bike-app-locations-cost-hours
Galaxy Scooters
Electric Scooters are available throughout the East Village area of Long Beach: https://la.curbed.com/2018/7/31/17623336/bird-lime-scooter-bike-app-locations-cost-hours
AquaBus - Water Taxi
Belmont Pierhttps://uphail.com/us/ca/long-beach/
Food Scene
Our absolute favorite restaurant in the heart of the east village area. Utopia is two blocks away from the cottage. Say hi to the owner, Kamran!
14 locals recommend
Utopia Good Food & Fine Art
445 E 1st StOur absolute favorite restaurant in the heart of the east village area. Utopia is two blocks away from the cottage. Say hi to the owner, Kamran!
The best breakfast and brunch in the East Village area. Breakfast Bar is an easy four minute walk from the cottage.
67 locals recommend
The Breakfast Bar
70 Atlantic AveThe best breakfast and brunch in the East Village area. Breakfast Bar is an easy four minute walk from the cottage.
District Wine
144 Linden AveGreat place for a relaxing drink and small bites.
Thai District
149 Linden AveJust steps from the cottage, Thai District has excellent Thai food.
Great for brunch, lunch or dinner! And, you might not know this if you're from out of town but it is connected to the very best music store in town, Fingerprints Music! (See below for details on Fingerprints)
55 locals recommend
Berlin Bistro
420 E 4th StGreat for brunch, lunch or dinner! And, you might not know this if you're from out of town but it is connected to the very best music store in town, Fingerprints Music! (See below for details on Fingerprints)
Wonderful food, with huge deck overlooking the bag back towards the Long Beach skyline and views of the Queen Mary. Beautiful at sunset and later, as the lights come on. You'll need to uber, drive or use a water taxi to this restaurant but it's well worth it!
29 locals recommend
Fuego
700 Queensway DrWonderful food, with huge deck overlooking the bag back towards the Long Beach skyline and views of the Queen Mary. Beautiful at sunset and later, as the lights come on. You'll need to uber, drive or use a water taxi to this restaurant but it's well worth it!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Blind Donkey
149 Linden AveIt's less than a block away and really fun!
This restaurant with great bars is one of the hippest in the neighborhood. Less than a block from the cottage.
50 locals recommend
PADRE
525 E BroadwayThis restaurant with great bars is one of the hippest in the neighborhood. Less than a block from the cottage.
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
1 Pine AveIt's fun and within an easy walk!
Beachwood BBQ and Brewing
210 E 3rd StGreat food, great beer, and within an easy walk!
The 4th Horseman
121 W 4th StCraft beer and wine bar with a pizza kitchen. New. Cool!