Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Awesome gluten free pizza. Has been around for YEARS and cute little italian place like you would see in the movies. Traditional family recipes
27 locals recommend
Domenico's Belmont Shore
5339 2nd StAwesome gluten free pizza. Has been around for YEARS and cute little italian place like you would see in the movies. Traditional family recipes
My new favorite spot! Gourmet food and craft cocktails. Seriously the best place on second street, but they're brand new! So there might be a long wait!
103 locals recommend
Saint & Second
4828 2nd StMy new favorite spot! Gourmet food and craft cocktails. Seriously the best place on second street, but they're brand new! So there might be a long wait!
Starbucks
5251 2nd StIf you want don't have time to brew at home, I recommend the cold brew!
Great place for a cocktail! Sit at the bar or outside. Also good for brunch.
149 locals recommend
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StGreat place for a cocktail! Sit at the bar or outside. Also good for brunch.
Really REALLY good middle eastern food. I recommend the beef shwarma!
147 locals recommend
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StReally REALLY good middle eastern food. I recommend the beef shwarma!
If you're from out of town, I recommend getting a Double Double protein style (lettuce wrapped) with extra pickles and chopped chilies! :)
21 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
6391 East Pacific Coast HighwayIf you're from out of town, I recommend getting a Double Double protein style (lettuce wrapped) with extra pickles and chopped chilies! :)
If you like beers and grub with an ocean view, this is your spot!
102 locals recommend
Belmont Brewing
25 39th PlIf you like beers and grub with an ocean view, this is your spot!
My FAVORITE local coffee shop. I recommend their iced mocha. They also offer homemade almond milk!
8 locals recommend
Makai Coffee
2771 E BroadwayMy FAVORITE local coffee shop. I recommend their iced mocha. They also offer homemade almond milk!
The best hangover cure breakfast, or just diner-type breakfast ever! I recommend the Chicken Chili Verde Omelette. Spicy and delicious! Fresh and fast coffee!
58 locals recommend
Coffee Cup Cafe
3734 E 4th StThe best hangover cure breakfast, or just diner-type breakfast ever! I recommend the Chicken Chili Verde Omelette. Spicy and delicious! Fresh and fast coffee!
Good Local coffee joint, great to go read a book or work. They serve kombucha on tap, which is a big plus!
29 locals recommend
Viento Y Agua
4007 E 4th StGood Local coffee joint, great to go read a book or work. They serve kombucha on tap, which is a big plus!
Good happy hour and afternoon burgers. I always get mine without the bun served on top of lettuce. Good Iced tea too and sweet potato fries!
28 locals recommend
Riley's
5331 2nd StreetGood happy hour and afternoon burgers. I always get mine without the bun served on top of lettuce. Good Iced tea too and sweet potato fries!
Ive never been here, but all my neighbors claim this is the best pizza on 2nd street. We like to try to trump each other with what we think is best. You can decide!! :)
La Strada
4716 2nd StIve never been here, but all my neighbors claim this is the best pizza on 2nd street. We like to try to trump each other with what we think is best. You can decide!! :)
George’s Greek Cafe
5316 2nd StGreat food that I often get to-go and take to the beach!
The only Indian place I eat at in Long Beach. Good and fast for delivery
11 locals recommend
Natraj Cuisine of India
5262 2nd StThe only Indian place I eat at in Long Beach. Good and fast for delivery
SEXY ROLL!!! So good. Lots of rice free options and SUPER fresh fish. YUM YUM!
80 locals recommend
Sushi On Fire
301 Main StSEXY ROLL!!! So good. Lots of rice free options and SUPER fresh fish. YUM YUM!
Manaow Thai
3618 E BroadwayBrand new thai place. Good bike ride to dinner! :) So good!
Good breakfast joint! Might be a wait on the weekends though, so plan accordingly! I like to sit on the patio
24 locals recommend
Eggs Etc
550 Redondo AveGood breakfast joint! Might be a wait on the weekends though, so plan accordingly! I like to sit on the patio
If you're into Hookah, they have it on the weekends now. Good people watching patio too
10 locals recommend
Magic Lamp Med Grill & Bakery
5020 2nd StIf you're into Hookah, they have it on the weekends now. Good people watching patio too
The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayAnother great breakfast spot!
Amazing, eclectic, delicious breakfast food! So small and cute, but lots of outdoor seating. Good bacon, good sausage!
10 locals recommend
Sweet Dixie Kitchen
401 E 3rd StAmazing, eclectic, delicious breakfast food! So small and cute, but lots of outdoor seating. Good bacon, good sausage!
Another great breakfast option with AWESOME drip coffee. Chorizo eggs Benedict is my rec!
20 locals recommend
The Crema Cafe
322 Main StAnother great breakfast option with AWESOME drip coffee. Chorizo eggs Benedict is my rec!
If you like Mexican sandwich shops, their cemitas are deliciousI Carne Asada for the win
Carrera Cemitas of LCP
5650 2nd StIf you like Mexican sandwich shops, their cemitas are deliciousI Carne Asada for the win
PADRE
525 E BroadwayNew long beach restaurant! Delish but a cab ride away
Looks like a dump, but this is legit Korean/mexican fusion food! Its all the rage right now and is featured in food trucks all over the big cities, give it a try!
Seoulmate
4712 E 7th StLooks like a dump, but this is legit Korean/mexican fusion food! Its all the rage right now and is featured in food trucks all over the big cities, give it a try!
My vegan friends all like this place. Im not vegan and Ive never been here, but it has great yelp reviews!
Happy Elephant Vegan
1532 E BroadwayMy vegan friends all like this place. Im not vegan and Ive never been here, but it has great yelp reviews!
Rainbow Juices
246 E 3rd StFresh pressed juice!
Shopping
They make the ice cream right in front of you! Pick from Organic milk and Coconut Milk options too! Flash frozen with Nitro, its a fun show!
9 locals recommend
Creamistry
4725 2nd StThey make the ice cream right in front of you! Pick from Organic milk and Coconut Milk options too! Flash frozen with Nitro, its a fun show!
Peet's Coffee
5246 2nd StCold brew with a splash of heavy cream!
Brix at the Shore
5372 2nd StTraditional east coast sandwiches and gluten free options. Really good pastrami!
Paradis
5305 2nd StHomemade icecream/creamery. Very decadent!
great for lunch! greek/american fusion. Good fries! Hormone free meat and imported cheeses.
17 locals recommend
Kafe Neo
2800 East 4th Streetgreat for lunch! greek/american fusion. Good fries! Hormone free meat and imported cheeses.
Everything Else
Get a guest pass! Workout, enjoy the jacuzzi and steam room, then grab a beer at the bar on top!
Belmont Athletic Club
4918 2nd StGet a guest pass! Workout, enjoy the jacuzzi and steam room, then grab a beer at the bar on top!
Ocean Nail Spa
5846 E Naples PlazaQuick mani/pedi. My go-to place. Nothing fancy, but they get it done right!
Slightly more expensive than your traditional express nail bar, but comfy chairs and removable sanitary wash bins make this worth the couple extra bucks. Sometimes a wait.
Kiwi Nail Lounge
4612 2nd StSlightly more expensive than your traditional express nail bar, but comfy chairs and removable sanitary wash bins make this worth the couple extra bucks. Sometimes a wait.
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyYou'll have to drive or uber here, but really fun!
The cheapest massage that actually is GOOD that you'll EVER find. Its $35-40 for 55 minutes and leaves you feeling refreshed. Often times they take walk ins too! But call ahead if your on a timecrunch
Belmont Shore Spa
5237 2nd StThe cheapest massage that actually is GOOD that you'll EVER find. Its $35-40 for 55 minutes and leaves you feeling refreshed. Often times they take walk ins too! But call ahead if your on a timecrunch
American Vintage Barber Shop
203 Covina AvePlease support this local business and get a clean cut!
https://www.facebook.com/RedWagonBookSwap Go pick up a book or two for free! Donate yours too. One of the cutest little features of Belmont Shore.
5209 The Toledo
5209 East The Toledohttps://www.facebook.com/RedWagonBookSwap Go pick up a book or two for free! Donate yours too. One of the cutest little features of Belmont Shore.
Mothers Beach
Great beach for the family!
My go-to beach! A quick walk, fun people watching, and walking distance to rent paddle boards, kayaks and more.
18 locals recommend
Horny Corner
57 Bay Shore AveMy go-to beach! A quick walk, fun people watching, and walking distance to rent paddle boards, kayaks and more.
Michael's Pizzeria Naples
5616 2nd StMore upscale pizza place. So good!
Its whole foods! The only grocery store I shop at. I love my local whole foods and the staff is extremely helpful!
1701 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdIts whole foods! The only grocery store I shop at. I love my local whole foods and the staff is extremely helpful!
If you've never sat in a Himalayan salt therapy room, give this a try! Really helps your sinus' and is very relaxing! I always bring a book :) makes your skin really soft!
Naples Salt Therapy
5520 2nd StIf you've never sat in a Himalayan salt therapy room, give this a try! Really helps your sinus' and is very relaxing! I always bring a book :) makes your skin really soft!
Rosie's Dog Beach
5000 E Ocean BlvdOne of the only Dog Beaches in SoCal!
Ever had a Cronut? Give it a try. Decadent upgrade from a donut or a croissant! Gourmet, cute little bakery.
13 locals recommend
Pandor Artisan Bakery and Café
5327 2nd StEver had a Cronut? Give it a try. Decadent upgrade from a donut or a croissant! Gourmet, cute little bakery.
Such a fun shop! You must stop in. Something for everyone! (be careful of bringing your small kids because there might be a lot to break in here:)
Romance Etc. | Flowers & Gifts
5407 E Village RdSuch a fun shop! You must stop in. Something for everyone! (be careful of bringing your small kids because there might be a lot to break in here:)
Make some money while you are here and sell some of your "in-season" clothing! Or pick something up thats gently used and rock it out on the town! :)
16 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
4608 2nd StMake some money while you are here and sell some of your "in-season" clothing! Or pick something up thats gently used and rock it out on the town! :)
Another smaller dog beach option, but Rosies is walking distance!
29 locals recommend
Huntington Beach Dog Beach
Another smaller dog beach option, but Rosies is walking distance!
A great aquarium in Long Beach! Really fun date night or take the family!
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayA great aquarium in Long Beach! Really fun date night or take the family!
Laurenly
4900 2nd StReally cute womens shop! Handmade dreamcatchers :)
Have a cupcake craving? Head here :) They have gluten free flavors too
7 locals recommend
Frosted Cupcakery
4817 2nd StHave a cupcake craving? Head here :) They have gluten free flavors too
Order a juice creation made with all organic ingredients at this refreshing bar. The only place walking distance that you can get an Acai bowl!
Naturewell
4725 2nd StOrder a juice creation made with all organic ingredients at this refreshing bar. The only place walking distance that you can get an Acai bowl!
Nordstrom Rack
This just opened October 1, 2015. Im pretty excited about it!
Laugh Factory
151 S Pine AveIf you like comedy!
Long Beach Grand Prix Circuit
So much fun in the Spring! vrooooooooom
Good little art museum! Its fun to have happy hour there at Claires Museum Restaurant oceanfront dining. Great Date!
211 locals recommend
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdGood little art museum! Its fun to have happy hour there at Claires Museum Restaurant oceanfront dining. Great Date!
Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
A great walk!
Alfredo's Beach Club
Beachfront Restaurant and equipment rental
Drinks & Nightlife
Tavern On 2
5110 2nd StSweet Potato Fries and Pork Belly. Need I say more?
The nicest spot to get a steak in Long Beach! Fancy, dark and cozy. Very romantic!
8 locals recommend
Chianina Steakhouse
5716 2nd StThe nicest spot to get a steak in Long Beach! Fancy, dark and cozy. Very romantic!
The largest screen TV west of the Mississippi. Legend has it that this is the first official sports bar in history! Really fun place :)
70 locals recommend
Legends Restaurant & Sports Bar
5236 2nd StThe largest screen TV west of the Mississippi. Legend has it that this is the first official sports bar in history! Really fun place :)
Murphy's Pub At the Belmont
4918 2nd StreetGood beer selection
One of the closets spots to eat. Great for lunch or dinner. Always crowded so you might wait a little, but its worth it! They have hard cider :)
72 locals recommend
Simmzy's
5271 2nd StOne of the closets spots to eat. Great for lunch or dinner. Always crowded so you might wait a little, but its worth it! They have hard cider :)