Gordon/Susan's Guidebook
Food scene
Harbor House Café
16341 CA-1Classic diner with fun decor since 1939. Great milkshakes.
Classic 1950s style diner. Great breakfasts and fresh squeezed orange juice.
18 locals recommend
Woody's Diner
10136 Adams AveClassic 1950s style diner. Great breakfasts and fresh squeezed orange juice.
This bar opened in 1953 and has a fish tank, fireplace, and bamboo ceilings. It’s neither hip nor family friendly, but a true gem to old school dive bar fans.
Turcs Cocktails
16321 CA-1This bar opened in 1953 and has a fish tank, fireplace, and bamboo ceilings. It’s neither hip nor family friendly, but a true gem to old school dive bar fans.
If you like dark seafood restaurants with just the right amount of kitch this place could be for you. Its just across the street!
56 locals recommend
Captain Jack's
16812 CA-1If you like dark seafood restaurants with just the right amount of kitch this place could be for you. Its just across the street!
Sightseeing
Great place for a run or nature walk. Stop by the visitor center on Saturdays to learn about the local wildlife and history.
83 locals recommend
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
18000 CA-1Great place for a run or nature walk. Stop by the visitor center on Saturdays to learn about the local wildlife and history.
This is a great outing for couples, families or small groups that want to spend a few hours sailing around Long Beach harbor with their own private captain. Bring own snacks, drinks, music can be paired with their blue tooth speaker, and the captain will handle the rest.
Jolly Sailing Charters LB
401 Shoreline Village DriveThis is a great outing for couples, families or small groups that want to spend a few hours sailing around Long Beach harbor with their own private captain. Bring own snacks, drinks, music can be paired with their blue tooth speaker, and the captain will handle the rest.
Fun for couples, friends, and families. A gondola ride around Naples in Long Beach is a lovely way to spend an evening. Play your cards right and your gondolier will sing as you pass under bridges.
62 locals recommend
Gondola Getaway
5437 E Ocean BlvdFun for couples, friends, and families. A gondola ride around Naples in Long Beach is a lovely way to spend an evening. Play your cards right and your gondolier will sing as you pass under bridges.
Located just across PCH, you can rent kayaks and stand up paddle boards and enjoy kayaking or paddling around the bay! 2 minute walk!
17 locals recommend
OEX Sunset Beach
16910 CA-1Located just across PCH, you can rent kayaks and stand up paddle boards and enjoy kayaking or paddling around the bay! 2 minute walk!
4 miles south down the beach is Huntington Beach’s dog beach. Enjoy the sun and waves AND some first class dog watching. Having a bad day? Try watching a Labrador swim for a tennis ball or a corgi dig a hole to nowhere and see if you don’t feel better. I guarantee you will.
26 locals recommend
Dog Beach
Huntington Beach Bike Trail4 miles south down the beach is Huntington Beach’s dog beach. Enjoy the sun and waves AND some first class dog watching. Having a bad day? Try watching a Labrador swim for a tennis ball or a corgi dig a hole to nowhere and see if you don’t feel better. I guarantee you will.