Everything Else
The Peninsula is between the ocean and the bay. It's a happy healthy lifestyle. Walk. Run. Swim. Paddle board or Kayak. Stay to sail at ABYC or LBYC. Come for work, enjoy the weather and the community.
9 locals recommend
Alamitos Bay
The Peninsula is between the ocean and the bay. It's a happy healthy lifestyle. Walk. Run. Swim. Paddle board or Kayak. Stay to sail at ABYC or LBYC. Come for work, enjoy the weather and the community.
If you're coming for a regatta, or have friends coming, make us your guest house destination!
Long Beach Yacht Club
6201 Appian WayIf you're coming for a regatta, or have friends coming, make us your guest house destination!
Some of the best sailing around starts right here. Need a place to stay for a regatta? Or for Olympic training? Make us your sailing center!
Alamitos Bay Yacht Club
7201 E Ocean BlvdSome of the best sailing around starts right here. Need a place to stay for a regatta? Or for Olympic training? Make us your sailing center!
Food Scene
Saint & Second
4828 2nd St....a great mixologist at the bar.
Nick's on 2nd provides it all - from breakfast to cocktails after dinner, enjoy their great outdoor seating, or the sparkling inside seating. Great wait staff.
149 locals recommend
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StNick's on 2nd provides it all - from breakfast to cocktails after dinner, enjoy their great outdoor seating, or the sparkling inside seating. Great wait staff.
Great Bakery, and rooftop deck overlooking the Marina. And the deli is perfect for entertaining. Pick something up and head home to create a great plate for friends!
35 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
6255 2nd StGreat Bakery, and rooftop deck overlooking the Marina. And the deli is perfect for entertaining. Pick something up and head home to create a great plate for friends!
The Boathouse has a lovely deck - and sometimes has live music on the deck, too! A great upscale spot.
50 locals recommend
Boathouse on the Bay
190 N Marina DrThe Boathouse has a lovely deck - and sometimes has live music on the deck, too! A great upscale spot.
Vibes Cafe
76-1/2 62nd PlVibes is ON THE PENINSULA. Can't beat the convenience! Upscale casual.
Lots of food options here by the Marina. (pay for parking) Check out the list at https://2ndandpch.com/dine/ From sandwiches to The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina.
52 locals recommend
2ND & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast HwyLots of food options here by the Marina. (pay for parking) Check out the list at https://2ndandpch.com/dine/ From sandwiches to The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina.
Just a short drive down Coast Highway, Main Street Seal Beach boasts one of the best - Walt's Wharf.
My favorite? Meeting a friend for a lunch at the bar!
24 locals recommend
Walt's Wharf
201 Main StJust a short drive down Coast Highway, Main Street Seal Beach boasts one of the best - Walt's Wharf.
My favorite? Meeting a friend for a lunch at the bar!
Best service, and fun environment - check the website for servings and hours. Best kept secret around!!
14 locals recommend
Ubuntu Café
335 Nieto AveBest service, and fun environment - check the website for servings and hours. Best kept secret around!!
Parks & Nature
Take a moment to walk through the ranch - a peek into history.
31 locals recommend
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E Bixby Hill RdTake a moment to walk through the ranch - a peek into history.
Rancho Palos Verdes
Visit the tide pools or hike on the bluff!
Head down Hwy 1 to the Wetlands. Trailheads and an ever changing scene is available. Birders paradise (check their website for more info)
83 locals recommend
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
18000 CA-1Head down Hwy 1 to the Wetlands. Trailheads and an ever changing scene is available. Birders paradise (check their website for more info)
An oasis amidst Cal State University, Long Beach.
Check for hours.
57 locals recommend
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Earl Warren DriveAn oasis amidst Cal State University, Long Beach.
Check for hours.
Arts & Culture
Enjoy the original bungalow building, and the gardens. Check and see if the restaurant is open for a lovely lunch overlooking the beach.
211 locals recommend
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdEnjoy the original bungalow building, and the gardens. Check and see if the restaurant is open for a lovely lunch overlooking the beach.
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos AveIf you want to see more of Los Angeles, try LACMA.
3162 locals recommend
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire BlvdIf you want to see more of Los Angeles, try LACMA.
Essentials
It's your typical big shopping store. Also near a Best Buy, Ulta and the movie theaters.
18 locals recommend
Ralphs
6290 Pacific Coast HwyIt's your typical big shopping store. Also near a Best Buy, Ulta and the movie theaters.
Trader Joe's and BevMo in the same center - along with California Pizza Kitchen and more. Just over the bridge, and to PCH. Very convenient.
105 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
6451 Pacific Coast HwyTrader Joe's and BevMo in the same center - along with California Pizza Kitchen and more. Just over the bridge, and to PCH. Very convenient.
Whole Foods Market
225 Lincoln BlvdGelson's Market
6255 2nd StEntertainment & Activities
Always a great exhibit - and great lectures, too. Downtown Long Beach is only 5 miles from your accommodations. Free parking, admission required.
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayAlways a great exhibit - and great lectures, too. Downtown Long Beach is only 5 miles from your accommodations. Free parking, admission required.
You're on the California coast. You might as well try surfing!
6 locals recommend
Corky Carroll's Surf School & Beach Adventures
18581 Pacific Coast HighwayYou're on the California coast. You might as well try surfing!
Want to enjoy some time on the water? Here's an option!
24 locals recommend
Duffy Boat Rentals Long Beach
6272 Pacific Coast HwyWant to enjoy some time on the water? Here's an option!
Kayaks on the Water
5411 E Ocean BlvdEnjoy the water! SUP and Kayak rentals are right on the bay!
Disneyland. It's a classic destination. But why not stay at the beach and visit from here?
3085 locals recommend
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrDisneyland. It's a classic destination. But why not stay at the beach and visit from here?
It's a drive, but if you want a taste of Hollywood, enjoy the day!
3326 locals recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaIt's a drive, but if you want a taste of Hollywood, enjoy the day!