Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Thai Sky Restaurant
2415 Pacific AveExcellent Thai food, with delivery if you're feeling like staying in.
Tierra Mia Coffee
425 Pacific Coast HwyNearest quality coffee that we frequent.
This place is a great neighborhood Mexican food joint. The highlight for us is their handmade corn tortillas and the stellar tacos that are created as a result. On Fridays and Saturdays, they are open 24/7 and across the street from your stay! We always order the chile relleno burrito and a couple of chicken tacos.
For the health conscious: They have a large selection of fresh juices and smoothies they prepare fresh daily.
El Taco Loco #3
1465 Magnolia AveThis place is a great neighborhood Mexican food joint. The highlight for us is their handmade corn tortillas and the stellar tacos that are created as a result. On Fridays and Saturdays, they are open 24/7 and across the street from your stay! We always order the chile relleno burrito and a couple of chicken tacos.
For the health conscious: They have a large selection of fresh juices and smoothies they prepare fresh daily.
Yard House
401 Shoreline Village DriveGreat place for dinner on the water.
Dine in a historic bank! Hip gastropub in a former bank building with high ceilings & chandeliers offers bar food & drinks. The bank vault often hosts live music! Check their website for details.
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The Federal Long Beach
Dine in a historic bank! Hip gastropub in a former bank building with high ceilings & chandeliers offers bar food & drinks. The bank vault often hosts live music! Check their website for details.
Michael's Downtown
210 E 3rd StReally good Neapolitan style pizza!
The Village Grind
443 E 1st StVintage-chic, cash-only place offering espresso, snacks, free Wi-Fi & a dog-friendly patio.
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The Birdcage Coffee House
224 W 4th StVintage-chic, cash-only place offering espresso, snacks, free Wi-Fi & a dog-friendly patio.
The Breakfast Bar
70 Atlantic AveThese guys have a spectacular menu with Mediterranean and Indian inspired entrees. Affordable and delicious...and they deliver!
Fresh Kabobs
145 E 4th StThese guys have a spectacular menu with Mediterranean and Indian inspired entrees. Affordable and delicious...and they deliver!
Sightseeing
This passenger cruise ship from the 1930s is an iconic Long Beach landmark. Even if you don't feel like taking a tour, you can still enjoy 20 mins free parking to see the outside of the ship up close.
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I-Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyThis passenger cruise ship from the 1930s is an iconic Long Beach landmark. Even if you don't feel like taking a tour, you can still enjoy 20 mins free parking to see the outside of the ship up close.
We volunteer for the Aquarium of the Pacific - ask us about free tickets to visit. Plus, the Aquarium is undergoing a massive expansion right now.
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I-Aquarium ye-Pacific
100 Aquarium WayWe volunteer for the Aquarium of the Pacific - ask us about free tickets to visit. Plus, the Aquarium is undergoing a massive expansion right now.
The quintessential beach neighborhood of Long Beach. 2nd street has a plethora of bars, shops and restaurants and is a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours during your stay.
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Belmont Shore
The quintessential beach neighborhood of Long Beach. 2nd street has a plethora of bars, shops and restaurants and is a wonderful place to spend a couple of hours during your stay.
Bluff Park
Beautiful place to catch the sunset!
Pine avenue is the heart of downtown Long Beach. Hip restaurants and shops line the street. Something for everyone! There are often free street festivals and events and free concerts during the summer. Take a 10 minute bus ride from your stay to the downtown transit center, walk a couple of steps and you'll find yourself right in the middle of this exciting downtown scene.
Pine Avenue
Pine AvenuePine avenue is the heart of downtown Long Beach. Hip restaurants and shops line the street. Something for everyone! There are often free street festivals and events and free concerts during the summer. Take a 10 minute bus ride from your stay to the downtown transit center, walk a couple of steps and you'll find yourself right in the middle of this exciting downtown scene.
Entertainment & Activities
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdWe're about a 20 minute drive from Knott's Berry Farm.
We're only a 25 minute drive from the park (during non-rush hour, of course!)
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWe're only a 25 minute drive from the park (during non-rush hour, of course!)
30 miles to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal City Walk and more!
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza30 miles to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal City Walk and more!
Treat yourself to a movie with reserve seating, luxury loungers and a well stocked concession bar. Early bird matinees are only $7.50 per ticket!
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Cinemark At The Pike and XD
99 S Pine AveTreat yourself to a movie with reserve seating, luxury loungers and a well stocked concession bar. Early bird matinees are only $7.50 per ticket!
LA Zoo station
I-Santa Ana Zoo ku-Prentice Park
1801 E Chestnut AveDiscovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StGreat for kids!
Gondola Getaway
5437 E Ocean BlvdTake an authentic Venetian gondola tour of Naples!
Hydrobikes are the newst craze hitting Southern California Beaches. Stay dry and pedal on the water on a tour of Naples Island in Belmont Shore. Take a lighted holiday tour of the beautiful beach front homes starting in November!
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Long Beach Waterbikes
164 N Marina DrHydrobikes are the newst craze hitting Southern California Beaches. Stay dry and pedal on the water on a tour of Naples Island in Belmont Shore. Take a lighted holiday tour of the beautiful beach front homes starting in November!
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking to relax, unwind and imbibe in some local spirits? Within a 5 minute walk of your stay, The Hawk is a recently-updated bar with a vintage vibe ready and willing to wet your whistle with traditional drinks and local Long Beach beers on tap. Happy Hour from 4-7pm everyday. Ask about Jameson, the bar cat!
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The Hawk
468 W Anaheim StLooking to relax, unwind and imbibe in some local spirits? Within a 5 minute walk of your stay, The Hawk is a recently-updated bar with a vintage vibe ready and willing to wet your whistle with traditional drinks and local Long Beach beers on tap. Happy Hour from 4-7pm everyday. Ask about Jameson, the bar cat!
A mile away, or a short bus ride, you can find the Long Beach Beer lab. Unpretentious handcrafted beers and an amazing food menu to match. They specialize, not only in beer, but in bread! We love all of their pizzas, beers and especially the Moroccan donuts. Don't miss one of the staples of the Long Beach Craft Beer scene!
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Long Beach Beer Lab
518 W Willow StA mile away, or a short bus ride, you can find the Long Beach Beer lab. Unpretentious handcrafted beers and an amazing food menu to match. They specialize, not only in beer, but in bread! We love all of their pizzas, beers and especially the Moroccan donuts. Don't miss one of the staples of the Long Beach Craft Beer scene!
Live music nightly and the filming place of the famous HBO series "True Blood." That's right, Alex's Bar served as the stand in for "Fangtasia." Beers on draft and dinner specials.
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Alex's Bar
2913 E Anaheim StLive music nightly and the filming place of the famous HBO series "True Blood." That's right, Alex's Bar served as the stand in for "Fangtasia." Beers on draft and dinner specials.
Parks & Nature
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E Spring StTake a closer look at the lagoon and look for moon jellies (not harmful) floating in the estuary!
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Colorado Lagoon
Take a closer look at the lagoon and look for moon jellies (not harmful) floating in the estuary!
A 20 minute drive south will take you to a beautiful nature preserve where you can experience So Cal wetlands.
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Bolsa Chica State Beach
Pacific Coast HwyA 20 minute drive south will take you to a beautiful nature preserve where you can experience So Cal wetlands.
I-Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdArts & Culture
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
Free admission every Sunday!
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean Blvd Free admission Thursdays 3pm-8pm
Historic theater in the Retro Row district of Long Beach.
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Art Theatre of Long Beach
2025 E 4th StHistoric theater in the Retro Row district of Long Beach.
Long Beach is home to a world class symphony. Contact us for tickets to weekend POPS performances. (2 business days advance notice required)
Long Beach Symphony
249 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach is home to a world class symphony. Contact us for tickets to weekend POPS performances. (2 business days advance notice required)
Shopping
Funky antique store stocking an eclectic selection of furniture, electronics & various tchotchkes.
Magnolia and Willow
490 W Willow StFunky antique store stocking an eclectic selection of furniture, electronics & various tchotchkes.