Guidebook for Long Beach
Entertainment & Activities
I love petting the sharks while having a glass of wine! It's a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. If you're in town on Friday night, check to see if they're still offering Free Fridays from 6pm to 9pm.
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayI love petting the sharks while having a glass of wine! It's a great place to spend a morning or afternoon. If you're in town on Friday night, check to see if they're still offering Free Fridays from 6pm to 9pm.
Food Scene
Fox is a great local coffee shop that's walking distance from our house. They also make yummy vegan and vegetarian lunches and treats. Service can be slow, but it's always worth it.
7 locals recommend
Fox Coffee House
437 W Willow StFox is a great local coffee shop that's walking distance from our house. They also make yummy vegan and vegetarian lunches and treats. Service can be slow, but it's always worth it.
We think this the best pho in Long Beach (and there's a lot of pho restaurants to choose from)! We're lucky it's a short walk away.
10 locals recommend
Phở Long Beach
511 W Willow StWe think this the best pho in Long Beach (and there's a lot of pho restaurants to choose from)! We're lucky it's a short walk away.
Buono's Authentic Pizzeria
401 W Willow StTasty pizza. We prefer it with a thin crust.
The Attic
3441 E BroadwayWe love their breakfasts and bloody mary's.
Fresh oysters! During happy hour (daily between 3pm and 7pm) they're only $1.50 each.
11 locals recommend
Big Catch Seafood House
150 E BroadwayFresh oysters! During happy hour (daily between 3pm and 7pm) they're only $1.50 each.
Outdoor "food court" that's really cool. Has craft beer, ramen, burgers, pizza, Hawaiian shave ice, coffee, waffles...Order from any of the restaurants and eat at the picnic tables. It's perfect if you can't decide on what kind of food to eat.
73 locals recommend
Steelcraft
12900 S Euclid StOutdoor "food court" that's really cool. Has craft beer, ramen, burgers, pizza, Hawaiian shave ice, coffee, waffles...Order from any of the restaurants and eat at the picnic tables. It's perfect if you can't decide on what kind of food to eat.
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StExcellent Mediterranean food.
There's a sit-down restaurant and a fish market with just a few outside seats. Both are excellent. The market is a great spot to grab an amazing cup of clam chowder and an order of garlic bread.
60 locals recommend
Roe Seafood
5374 2nd St There's a sit-down restaurant and a fish market with just a few outside seats. Both are excellent. The market is a great spot to grab an amazing cup of clam chowder and an order of garlic bread.
The Ordinarie - an American Tavern
210 The Promenade NDrinks & Nightlife
Great local brews, outdoor seating, and good food. Close enough to ride the bikes to.
55 locals recommend
Beachwood BBQ and Brewing
210 E 3rd StGreat local brews, outdoor seating, and good food. Close enough to ride the bikes to.
Local watering hole. You can see some interesting characters and enjoy cheap beer on an outdoor patio. They don't serve food, bring your own or order delivery.
PBS Pub & Company
464 W Willow StLocal watering hole. You can see some interesting characters and enjoy cheap beer on an outdoor patio. They don't serve food, bring your own or order delivery.
American-style lambics (sour beers). Open Saturdays and Sundays.
6 locals recommend
Beachwood Blendery
247 Long Beach BlvdAmerican-style lambics (sour beers). Open Saturdays and Sundays.
Husband and wife team make beer and bread (loaves, flat bread, pizza, donuts...). They always feature guest taps, as well. It's just around the corner from our house.
21 locals recommend
Long Beach Beer Lab
518 W Willow StHusband and wife team make beer and bread (loaves, flat bread, pizza, donuts...). They always feature guest taps, as well. It's just around the corner from our house.
Everything Else
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrBecause it's Disneyland!
A lot of events happen here. If you're headed to the convention center and don't want to drive, you can take bus 181 and be there in 30 minutes.
172 locals recommend
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean BlvdA lot of events happen here. If you're headed to the convention center and don't want to drive, you can take bus 181 and be there in 30 minutes.
Shopping
Amazing food in downtown LA. You can drive or take the train to get there.
968 locals recommend
Grand Central Market
317 S BroadwayAmazing food in downtown LA. You can drive or take the train to get there.
inretrospect
18411 Gothard StreetIn the center of Retro Row - an awesome stretch of retaurants and vintage shops.
Essentials
Albertsons
101 E Willow StWalgreens is the closest the pharmacy. They also have a lot of basic supplies like toiletries, snacks, and magazines.
Walgreens
2627 Pacific AveWalgreens is the closest the pharmacy. They also have a lot of basic supplies like toiletries, snacks, and magazines.
Trader Joe's
4210 Long Beach BlvdGetting Around
The closest stop for the Blue Line train. This train will take you to downtown LA.
12 locals recommend
Wardlow Station
The closest stop for the Blue Line train. This train will take you to downtown LA.
If you're heading into downtown Long Beach, this is where you'll pick up the 181 bus.
Magnolia & 25th SW station
If you're heading into downtown Long Beach, this is where you'll pick up the 181 bus.
This is the main transit station in downtown Long Beach.
37 locals recommend
Downtown Long Beach Station
This is the main transit station in downtown Long Beach.
Bikestation - Long Beach
Secure bike parking in downtown Long Beach.
Enter a public parking garage at the side of this park. First 2 hours of parking are free. A great place to park if you are exploring downtown Long Beach
Harvey Milk Promenade Park
185 E 3rd StEnter a public parking garage at the side of this park. First 2 hours of parking are free. A great place to park if you are exploring downtown Long Beach