Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Starbucks
3390 E 7th StBecause everyone loves Starbucks
Delicious, Hawaiian themed breakfast. The Portuguese sausage breakfast is yummy.
24 locals recommend
Eggs Etc
550 Redondo AveDelicious, Hawaiian themed breakfast. The Portuguese sausage breakfast is yummy.
MVP's Grill & Patio
2742 E 4th StGreat burgers and sandwiches within walking distance
39 Degrees
665 Redondo AveGreat sushi and sake. Really fun atmosphere.
Rose Park Roasters
3044 E 4th StDelicious locally produced coffee and treats
The best Italian in town. Walking distance. Great wine selection, fresh bread and an authentic Italian pizza oven. Ask for Victoria :)
53 locals recommend
La Parolaccia Osteria - Long Beach
2945 E BroadwayThe best Italian in town. Walking distance. Great wine selection, fresh bread and an authentic Italian pizza oven. Ask for Victoria :)
Amazing menu and hand crafted cocktails. Balcony seating overlooking 2nd street and a very knowledgeable staff.
103 locals recommend
Saint & Second
4828 2nd StAmazing menu and hand crafted cocktails. Balcony seating overlooking 2nd street and a very knowledgeable staff.
Nick's is one of the finest restaurants in Long Beach. The staff is impeccably trained and the menu is amazing. Brunch at Mick's can be crowded, but well worth the wait.
149 locals recommend
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StNick's is one of the finest restaurants in Long Beach. The staff is impeccably trained and the menu is amazing. Brunch at Mick's can be crowded, but well worth the wait.
The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayThe best breakfast in town.
Huge selection of beers and wines on tap. Great pizza and an open air design so the ocean breeze flows through the entire restaurant.
72 locals recommend
Simmzy's
5271 2nd StHuge selection of beers and wines on tap. Great pizza and an open air design so the ocean breeze flows through the entire restaurant.
Great BBQ and handcrafted beers. Ask for master brewer, Julian for his thoughtful takes on the beers he creates.
55 locals recommend
Beachwood BBQ and Brewing
210 E 3rd StGreat BBQ and handcrafted beers. Ask for master brewer, Julian for his thoughtful takes on the beers he creates.
Beautifully restored Federal Bank building. Great food, full bar and a Speakeasy in the basement if your feeling like a hand crafted cocktail. Look for the original bank safes in the walls.
81 locals recommend
The Federal Long Beach
Beautifully restored Federal Bank building. Great food, full bar and a Speakeasy in the basement if your feeling like a hand crafted cocktail. Look for the original bank safes in the walls.
Lola's Mexican Cuisine
2030 East 4th StreetEl Torazo Mexican Food
2801 E 10th StPho Hong Phat
3243 E Anaheim StKihon
5662 2nd StDrinks & Nightlife
There are at least 20 bars and restaurants on 2nd street. This is where all of the locals hang out, get coffee, eat great meals and shop for everything from bathing suits to jewelry. You can spend an entire afternoon just browsing and strolling while the ocean breeze flows from the ocean.
73 locals recommend
East 2nd Street
2nd StreetThere are at least 20 bars and restaurants on 2nd street. This is where all of the locals hang out, get coffee, eat great meals and shop for everything from bathing suits to jewelry. You can spend an entire afternoon just browsing and strolling while the ocean breeze flows from the ocean.
Authentic Irish pub. Ask for a Sharpie and write your name on a dollar bill to hang on the ceiling!!!
26 locals recommend
Shannon's Bayshore
5335 2nd StAuthentic Irish pub. Ask for a Sharpie and write your name on a dollar bill to hang on the ceiling!!!
Closest bar to your Bungalow. Great place to meet the locals, see some live music and dance the night away.
10 locals recommend
The Good Bar
3316 E 7th StClosest bar to your Bungalow. Great place to meet the locals, see some live music and dance the night away.
Great food and a full bar. TVs all over the place so that you can watch all of your favorite sporting events.
20 locals recommend
Gallagher's Pub & Grill
2751 E BroadwayGreat food and a full bar. TVs all over the place so that you can watch all of your favorite sporting events.
Awesome food, large portions, great service and rare, outdoor seating for those beautiful sunny, Long Beach days.
28 locals recommend
Riley's
5331 2nd StreetAwesome food, large portions, great service and rare, outdoor seating for those beautiful sunny, Long Beach days.
Enjoy a drink at a large, open-air rooftop right in the middle of Long Beach's bustling Pine Street. Surrounded by bars, restaurants and nightclubs, this is a great place to start a night on the town.
93 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
144 Pine AveEnjoy a drink at a large, open-air rooftop right in the middle of Long Beach's bustling Pine Street. Surrounded by bars, restaurants and nightclubs, this is a great place to start a night on the town.
Sightseeing
The Queen Mary is an old English ship that carried people from Europe to the United States. Beautiful views of Long Beach and historic artifacts showing life at the turn of the century.
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyThe Queen Mary is an old English ship that carried people from Europe to the United States. Beautiful views of Long Beach and historic artifacts showing life at the turn of the century.
Sweeping views of Long Beach all the way from the mountains to the ocean. Great photo opportunities and stunning sunsets.
13 locals recommend
Hill Top Park
Hill Top ParkSweeping views of Long Beach all the way from the mountains to the ocean. Great photo opportunities and stunning sunsets.
Entertainment & Activities
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayWonderful aquarium that's great for kids and families.
The USS Iowa is a maritime museum located at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro.
USS Iowa (BB-61) is the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named after the state of Iowa. Owing to the cancellation of the Montana-class battleships, Iowa is the last lead ship of any class of United States battleships and was the only ship of her class to have served in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
89 locals recommend
Battleship USS Iowa Museum
250 S Harbor BlvdThe USS Iowa is a maritime museum located at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro.
USS Iowa (BB-61) is the lead ship of her class of battleship and the fourth in the United States Navy to be named after the state of Iowa. Owing to the cancellation of the Montana-class battleships, Iowa is the last lead ship of any class of United States battleships and was the only ship of her class to have served in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II.
Parks & Nature
Beautifully crafted Japanese Garden located on the campus of California State University Long Beach.
57 locals recommend
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Earl Warren DriveBeautifully crafted Japanese Garden located on the campus of California State University Long Beach.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful museum perched atop a bluff right on the edge of the ocean.
211 locals recommend
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdBeautiful museum perched atop a bluff right on the edge of the ocean.
A wonderful tribute to Latin American culture. Rotating collections and stunning installments.
48 locals recommend
Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
A wonderful tribute to Latin American culture. Rotating collections and stunning installments.
Small museum displaying art, textiles and artifacts from the Pacific Islands. especially Micronesia.
13 locals recommend
Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
695 Alamitos AveSmall museum displaying art, textiles and artifacts from the Pacific Islands. especially Micronesia.