Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
This is a great coffeehouse that serves new dishes every day. They also have a happy hour from 4pm-6pm every week day that features beer on tap. Great outdoor seating. Opened from 6am-9pm daily.
55 locals recommend
Berlin Bistro
420 E 4th StThis is a great coffeehouse that serves new dishes every day. They also have a happy hour from 4pm-6pm every week day that features beer on tap. Great outdoor seating. Opened from 6am-9pm daily.
Great space for socializing or working. Quiet space is available upstairs.
7 locals recommend
Green House
149 Linden AvenueGreat space for socializing or working. Quiet space is available upstairs.
This is a great coffee shop that is all about quality. They roast all of their beans and have single origin beans from all around the world.
27 locals recommend
Lord Windsor Coffee
1101 E 3rd StThis is a great coffee shop that is all about quality. They roast all of their beans and have single origin beans from all around the world.
This is a great steakhouse that is perfect for celebrating any occasion. Skip the valet since it's only two blocks away.
32 locals recommend
555 East American Steakhouse
555 E Ocean BlvdThis is a great steakhouse that is perfect for celebrating any occasion. Skip the valet since it's only two blocks away.
This a beautiful restaurant that features crafted cocktails and farm-to-table meals. Don't skip dessert here either! All produce is picked fresh from local farmers.
50 locals recommend
James Republic
500 E 1st StThis a beautiful restaurant that features crafted cocktails and farm-to-table meals. Don't skip dessert here either! All produce is picked fresh from local farmers.
They feature a large selection of craft beers and the best prices in town. Find hard to find pints of beer from $3-$4 every day from 5pm-7pm.
7 locals recommend
Rebel Bite
649 E BroadwayThey feature a large selection of craft beers and the best prices in town. Find hard to find pints of beer from $3-$4 every day from 5pm-7pm.
This is the go-to place if you're looking for comfort food with a twist. I highly recommend the potato pancakes, chicken& waffles, and lemon pancake. Come early on weekends and avoid the wait.
67 locals recommend
The Breakfast Bar
70 Atlantic AveThis is the go-to place if you're looking for comfort food with a twist. I highly recommend the potato pancakes, chicken& waffles, and lemon pancake. Come early on weekends and avoid the wait.
This was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives for a reason. Try their brick chicken and famous mac n cheese! Their servings are big enough to share. Please note they are closed on Sun. & Mon.
20 locals recommend
At Last Cafe
204 Orange AvenueThis was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives for a reason. Try their brick chicken and famous mac n cheese! Their servings are big enough to share. Please note they are closed on Sun. & Mon.
A great casual place to have dinner when you're in the mood for Mediterranean.
Asha Moroccan Mediterranean Kitchen
A great casual place to have dinner when you're in the mood for Mediterranean.
If you're looking for something different. Try their Korean BBQ Tacos that are only $1 each every Tuesday and Thursday!
22 locals recommend
Sura Korean BBQ & Tofu House Restaurant - Long Beach
621 Atlantic AveIf you're looking for something different. Try their Korean BBQ Tacos that are only $1 each every Tuesday and Thursday!
El Torazo
603 Atlantic AveIf you're looking for a hole in the wall Mexican food joint, this is your no frills spot!
A great place with a great view of the water! They also feature a great Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm on weekdays.
54 locals recommend
Parkers' Lighthouse
435 Shoreline Village DriveA great place with a great view of the water! They also feature a great Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm on weekdays.
A great place to grab breakfast or lunch on the go featuring southern influenced food. Lots of baked goods readily available that are sweet and savory.
10 locals recommend
Sweet Dixie Kitchen
401 E 3rd StA great place to grab breakfast or lunch on the go featuring southern influenced food. Lots of baked goods readily available that are sweet and savory.
Delicious Mexican food served in a fun setting. The best seats are located outside on the parklet. Highly recommend the Sopes and Carnitas plate.
86 locals recommend
Lola's Mexican Cuisine
2030 East 4th StreetDelicious Mexican food served in a fun setting. The best seats are located outside on the parklet. Highly recommend the Sopes and Carnitas plate.
Ahimsa Vegan Cafe
2 E 4th StA great variety of vegan food and gluten-free beers.
This is the #1 best pizza in California from Zagat. Come on Margherita Mondays and they'll give you a free Margherita pizza with every pizza ordered.
25 locals recommend
Michael's Downtown
210 E 3rd StThis is the #1 best pizza in California from Zagat. Come on Margherita Mondays and they'll give you a free Margherita pizza with every pizza ordered.
They offer a huge menu featuring pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, and ribs. Love their fried pickles and rotating beers on tap. They have won many Great American Beer Festival awards for their beers
55 locals recommend
Beachwood BBQ and Brewing
210 E 3rd StThey offer a huge menu featuring pulled pork sandwiches, brisket, and ribs. Love their fried pickles and rotating beers on tap. They have won many Great American Beer Festival awards for their beers
Thai and Sushi restaurant that is opened late night and often has DJs and a dance floor.
101 locals recommend
Wokcano
800 W 7th StThai and Sushi restaurant that is opened late night and often has DJs and a dance floor.
Great Argentinian food. I would highly recommend getting the empanadas.
21 locals recommend
Gaucho Grill
200 Pine AvenueGreat Argentinian food. I would highly recommend getting the empanadas.
Cafe Sevilla of Long Beach
140 Pine AveA great place for dinner and dancing.
A fine restaurant that features Italian food and great wine.
15 locals recommend
L'Opera Italian Restaurant
101 Pine AveA fine restaurant that features Italian food and great wine.
If you're feeling tired and want to order pizza. Here's a place that will not let you down.
Milana's New York Pizzeria
165 E 4th StIf you're feeling tired and want to order pizza. Here's a place that will not let you down.
Fresh Kabobs
145 E 4th StA fast casual place that has terrific Indian curries and kabobs.
A fast casual place to grab seafood. Try their sandwich and Mahi Mahi.
23 locals recommend
Pier 76 Fish Grill
95 Pine AveA fast casual place to grab seafood. Try their sandwich and Mahi Mahi.
This Lebanese food is so good they have two locations 30 feet from eachother! Get the fried potatoes to start.
147 locals recommend
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StThis Lebanese food is so good they have two locations 30 feet from eachother! Get the fried potatoes to start.
Jazz music, great Crepes, and a long line if you don't get there early on Thur, Fri, and Sat.
31 locals recommend
La Creperie Cafe
4911 2nd StJazz music, great Crepes, and a long line if you don't get there early on Thur, Fri, and Sat.
Everything Else
If you're on a cleanse during your trip, stop by Revive and pick up sound juice made just for you!
12 locals recommend
Revive Juice Bar
145 Linden AveIf you're on a cleanse during your trip, stop by Revive and pick up sound juice made just for you!
Arts & Culture
Museum of Latin American Arts features free Sundays!
154 locals recommend
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos AveMuseum of Latin American Arts features free Sundays!
This is a great place to take your kids to. They'll love being able to get up and close with the sea creatures and visit the sharks and lorikeets.
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayThis is a great place to take your kids to. They'll love being able to get up and close with the sea creatures and visit the sharks and lorikeets.
This is a great art gallery that often serves wine and cheese during the 2nd Saturday Art Walks from 5pm-9pm every month.
Hellada Gallery
117 Linden AveThis is a great art gallery that often serves wine and cheese during the 2nd Saturday Art Walks from 5pm-9pm every month.
This is the best record store in SoCal next to Amoeba. They often feature live bands such as: Weezer, Best Coast, Avi Buffalo, Daniel Lanois, The Pretenders, Pete Yorn, and many others.
26 locals recommend
Fingerprints Music
420 E 4th StThis is the best record store in SoCal next to Amoeba. They often feature live bands such as: Weezer, Best Coast, Avi Buffalo, Daniel Lanois, The Pretenders, Pete Yorn, and many others.
This is just a few minutes walk and have great speakers, performers, and events. Please check their calendar for available tickets.
172 locals recommend
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean BlvdThis is just a few minutes walk and have great speakers, performers, and events. Please check their calendar for available tickets.
Ted Talks, Hillary Clinton, Dali Lama, Running Expo, Travel Expo, and so much more!!
172 locals recommend
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean BlvdTed Talks, Hillary Clinton, Dali Lama, Running Expo, Travel Expo, and so much more!!
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyLots of events hosted here. There's something for everyone!
A great independent theater that features one or two movies a day.
83 locals recommend
Art Theatre of Long Beach
2025 E 4th StA great independent theater that features one or two movies a day.
Laugh Factory
151 S Pine AveFind a great comedy show!
Sgt Peppers Dueling Pianos
91 South Pine AvenueA hilarious show. Please reserve seats in advance.
Essentials
This grocery store is two blocks away and will have everything you need and is opened late in case you forgot anything.
114 locals recommend
Vons
600 E BroadwayThis grocery store is two blocks away and will have everything you need and is opened late in case you forgot anything.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you're looking for a cozy place to have a conversation, this is your spot! They will have live music on some nights.
59 locals recommend
District Wine
144 Linden AveIf you're looking for a cozy place to have a conversation, this is your spot! They will have live music on some nights.
An underground whiskey bar located across from District Wine and next to Greenhouse Coffee. Here you'll find shuffleboard, Trivia nights, and whiskey flights. No food is served here.
77 locals recommend
The Blind Donkey
149 Linden AveAn underground whiskey bar located across from District Wine and next to Greenhouse Coffee. Here you'll find shuffleboard, Trivia nights, and whiskey flights. No food is served here.
Come here if you're looking for an awesome dive bar that features the most well made cocktails in town. Their brew their own ginger beer and make their own mixers fresh daily. Located across V-Room
12 locals recommend
The Stache Bar
941 E 4th StCome here if you're looking for an awesome dive bar that features the most well made cocktails in town. Their brew their own ginger beer and make their own mixers fresh daily. Located across V-Room
This place has a beautiful roof-top bar that offer views of downtown. They also have a full-serviced menu downstairs and the restaurant.
93 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
144 Pine AveThis place has a beautiful roof-top bar that offer views of downtown. They also have a full-serviced menu downstairs and the restaurant.
Burgers, flatbreads, tater tots, and over 30 beers on tap.
57 locals recommend
Congregation Ale House Long Beach Chapter
201 East BroadwayBurgers, flatbreads, tater tots, and over 30 beers on tap.
Tequila bar that turns into a nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights.
8 locals recommend
Next Door by Agaves
200 Pine AveTequila bar that turns into a nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights.
Shopping
ELEV8 BOUTIQUE
132 Linden AveA great boutique for women's clothes.
City Grounds
435 E 1st StThis is our neighborhood bike shop.
This is a great place for all you sneakerheads or if you're looking for a gift for a sneaker collector.
Seams Boutique
2218 E 1st StThis is a great place for all you sneakerheads or if you're looking for a gift for a sneaker collector.
A great boutique store that has handmade jewelry, beautiful dresses, and silk-screened cards for all occasions.
MAKE Collectives
430 E 1st StA great boutique store that has handmade jewelry, beautiful dresses, and silk-screened cards for all occasions.