Long Beach Retro Row, Beaches and Boats

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Long Beach Retro Row, Beaches and Boats

Food scene

A great slice in the heart of a great part of town. If you want to have a seriously elevated version of grade school "pizza squares" , ask them if they've got any Grandma slices available (and tell 'em you like it hot!).
17 locals recommend
Little Coyote
2118 E 4th St
17 locals recommend
A great slice in the heart of a great part of town. If you want to have a seriously elevated version of grade school "pizza squares" , ask them if they've got any Grandma slices available (and tell 'em you like it hot!).
The Best Mediterranean food in Long Beach (and one of the best in all Southern California!). They make their own Pita Bread and its like nothing you have had before especially when you try it with the Spicy Hummus. Give yourself time as they take their time preparing your meal. So much to choose from you will have many reasons to come back.
10 locals recommend
AMMATOLI mediterranean bites
285 E 3rd St
10 locals recommend
The Best Mediterranean food in Long Beach (and one of the best in all Southern California!). They make their own Pita Bread and its like nothing you have had before especially when you try it with the Spicy Hummus. Give yourself time as they take their time preparing your meal. So much to choose from you will have many reasons to come back.
If you're in the mood for a beautiful restaurant with some tasty Mexican food then this is the place! Super friendly and helpful service with great food. Highly recommend sampling the menu, but crowd favorites are potato tacos, migas, fried chicken and of course cocktails. Brunch here is also amazing. And some nights they have live music/DJs.
El Barrio Cantina
If you're in the mood for a beautiful restaurant with some tasty Mexican food then this is the place! Super friendly and helpful service with great food. Highly recommend sampling the menu, but crowd favorites are potato tacos, migas, fried chicken and of course cocktails. Brunch here is also amazing. And some nights they have live music/DJs.
The bread is so good! Colossus is doing good things, baking bread fresh with real ingredients...and btw they're 100% woman-owned. Don't overlook this quaint coffee shop tucked away on 2nd St. Not only do they have fresh artisanal breads & goodies, but a substantial selection of pastry in the glass case. Recommend the kouign amann a cappuccino (for dunking). Outdoor seating available. Can get busy though so if you want to just grab a loaf (try the country levain) get there early or prepare for a few minutes wait.
Colossus
The bread is so good! Colossus is doing good things, baking bread fresh with real ingredients...and btw they're 100% woman-owned. Don't overlook this quaint coffee shop tucked away on 2nd St. Not only do they have fresh artisanal breads & goodies, but a substantial selection of pastry in the glass case. Recommend the kouign amann a cappuccino (for dunking). Outdoor seating available. Can get busy though so if you want to just grab a loaf (try the country levain) get there early or prepare for a few minutes wait.
Hidden gem. Food and service are consistently extraordinary. The caesar salad and pastas get rave reviews but pretty much everything is really good. Outdoor seating is great on a nice day, but sometimes there are flies that get drawn to the food so be prepared to swat. Also since it's a popular spot (so maybe not so much a hidden gem anymore) reservations are recommended...and parking can be difficult.
20 locals recommend
Ellie's
204 Orange Ave
20 locals recommend
Hidden gem. Food and service are consistently extraordinary. The caesar salad and pastas get rave reviews but pretty much everything is really good. Outdoor seating is great on a nice day, but sometimes there are flies that get drawn to the food so be prepared to swat. Also since it's a popular spot (so maybe not so much a hidden gem anymore) reservations are recommended...and parking can be difficult.
149 locals recommend
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd St
149 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

All kinds of fun little shops and restaurants with a hipster X roller derby (yes roller derby) atmosphere.
45 locals recommend
4th Street Corridor
45 locals recommend
All kinds of fun little shops and restaurants with a hipster X roller derby (yes roller derby) atmosphere.
Paddle and play through the canals (yes it's safe to swim in there) OR checkout one of the restaurants on 2nd Street.
19 locals recommend
Naples Canal
Naples Canal
19 locals recommend
Paddle and play through the canals (yes it's safe to swim in there) OR checkout one of the restaurants on 2nd Street.
Lots to do whether it's from the beach on Bay Shore, in the water at Marine Stadium, or on land along 2nd Street.
Belmont Shore
Lots to do whether it's from the beach on Bay Shore, in the water at Marine Stadium, or on land along 2nd Street.

Sightseeing

A wonderful experience and a unique way to see the Naples canals and surrounding waterways in Belmont Shore. Gondoliers are knowledgeable about the area and oh yes they sing. Highly recommend a sunset cruise if you can make the timing work.
62 locals recommend
Gondola Getaway
5437 E Ocean Blvd
62 locals recommend
A wonderful experience and a unique way to see the Naples canals and surrounding waterways in Belmont Shore. Gondoliers are knowledgeable about the area and oh yes they sing. Highly recommend a sunset cruise if you can make the timing work.
75 locals recommend
Kayaks on the Water
5411 E Ocean Blvd
75 locals recommend

Brunch

Alder & Sage
16 locals recommend
Wide Eyes Open Palms
416 Cherry Ave
16 locals recommend
El Barrio Cantina
46 locals recommend
Starling Diner
4114 E 3rd St
46 locals recommend
The Breakfast Bar
154 locals recommend
The Attic
3441 E Broadway
154 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
Panxa Cocina
3937 E Broadway
39 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Ubuntu Café
335 Nieto Ave
14 locals recommend

Date Night

Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 2nd St
46 locals recommend
13 locals recommend
Kihon
5662 2nd St
13 locals recommend
Sushi Nikkei (Belmont Shore)
45 locals recommend
Tantalum Restaurant
6272 Pacific Coast Hwy
45 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
AMMATOLI mediterranean bites
285 E 3rd St
10 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Ellie's
204 Orange Ave
20 locals recommend
Viaje Restaurant
A PCH
149 locals recommend
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd St
149 locals recommend
Bar Envie
39 locals recommend
Panxa Cocina
3937 E Broadway
39 locals recommend
103 locals recommend
Saint & Second
4828 2nd St
103 locals recommend
Chez Bacchus
La Parolaccia Osteria - Long Beach
2945 E Broadway
53 locals recommend