Hilary’s guidebook
Good for kids
I love going to a good farmers market, especially when I am traveling! This farmers market is on Wednesdays and is located right one the Marina! They also always have someone playing music! You can grab some food and enjoy a picnic in the grass area!
29 locals recommend
Long Beach Southeast Farmers Market
6602 E Marina DrI love going to a good farmers market, especially when I am traveling! This farmers market is on Wednesdays and is located right one the Marina! They also always have someone playing music! You can grab some food and enjoy a picnic in the grass area!
If you have an appreciation for History, this place is lovely to walk around! There are many tours if you're interested in learning more but just being able to walk around the beautiful homes and gardens is lovely!
18 locals recommend
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia RdIf you have an appreciation for History, this place is lovely to walk around! There are many tours if you're interested in learning more but just being able to walk around the beautiful homes and gardens is lovely!
The Japanese Garden is located at the CSULB campus and it is lovely and peaceful to walk around!
57 locals recommend
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Earl Warren DriveThe Japanese Garden is located at the CSULB campus and it is lovely and peaceful to walk around!
A quaint walk through nature in the middle of the city. There are ponds with turtles and many areas canopied with trees (great trees for climbing if going with kiddos).
89 locals recommend
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E Spring StA quaint walk through nature in the middle of the city. There are ponds with turtles and many areas canopied with trees (great trees for climbing if going with kiddos).
Beach spot perfect for families with young kids. There are no waves in this spot of the beach. There is also a playground!
82 locals recommend
Mothers Beach
Beach spot perfect for families with young kids. There are no waves in this spot of the beach. There is also a playground!
Food scene
If you are looking for something refreshing to eat, Salud is a great place! The decor is adorable inside! You can also grab a juice to go and stroll around all the fun antique shops on 4th street!
This is a cash only hole in the wall on 4th street and it is a local's secret. The best breakfast burritos!
10 locals recommend
Tito's Bakery
1107 E 4th StThis is a cash only hole in the wall on 4th street and it is a local's secret. The best breakfast burritos!
This is a great local spot with sophisticated coffee! The staff are very friendly! They have some toys inside if you're traveling with littles, offering them entertainment while you enjoy your coffee.
On the weekends they also have pop up breakfast options.
27 locals recommend
Lord Windsor Coffee
1101 E 3rd StThis is a great local spot with sophisticated coffee! The staff are very friendly! They have some toys inside if you're traveling with littles, offering them entertainment while you enjoy your coffee.
On the weekends they also have pop up breakfast options.
If you love a good ole diner like my family, this is one of the most adorable diners in town! They also are a great place to get a pie~
44 locals recommend
Jongewaard's Bake n Broil
3697 Atlantic AveIf you love a good ole diner like my family, this is one of the most adorable diners in town! They also are a great place to get a pie~
If you have come to Long Beach craving some authentic Mexican food...go here!
35 locals recommend
Los Compadres
3229 E Anaheim StIf you have come to Long Beach craving some authentic Mexican food...go here!
Classic Long Beach breakfast and great for a hangover! The spuds are a fav!
55 locals recommend
The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayClassic Long Beach breakfast and great for a hangover! The spuds are a fav!
Panxa Cocina
3937 E BroadwayA great place to go for Happy Hour!
If you are looking to order Pizza for a night in, this is a local favorite! If you are feeling slightly adventurous, I strongly encourage you to order the Thai Curry Pizza!
7 locals recommend
Thai Curry Pizza & Thai Cuisine
929 Redondo AveIf you are looking to order Pizza for a night in, this is a local favorite! If you are feeling slightly adventurous, I strongly encourage you to order the Thai Curry Pizza!
Seabirds Kitchen
975 E 4th StExtensive, diverse, and high quality Vegan food!
There are many chain grocery stores all over but Ma N Pa's is a quaint market located in a neighborhood. They have an assortment of locally produced and artisanal food, a deli and food counter. There is an outdoor area around the back and feel like a secret spot. It is a true local gem!
17 locals recommend
Ma N' Pa Grocery
346 Roycroft AveThere are many chain grocery stores all over but Ma N Pa's is a quaint market located in a neighborhood. They have an assortment of locally produced and artisanal food, a deli and food counter. There is an outdoor area around the back and feel like a secret spot. It is a true local gem!
La Parolaccia Osteria - Long Beach
2945 E BroadwayDelicious and affordable Italian Restaurant.
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StAmazing Mediterranean food!
This little market is the perfect place to pick up delicious ready made food for a picnic or whatever! They also have a selection of grocery items. The ladies who work there are gems and love sharing what is great to try!
They have awesome sandwiches!
30 locals recommend
Olives Gourmet Grocer
3510 E BroadwayThis little market is the perfect place to pick up delicious ready made food for a picnic or whatever! They also have a selection of grocery items. The ladies who work there are gems and love sharing what is great to try!
They have awesome sandwiches!
Fun coffee shop! It has it's unique vibe!
I suggest getting one of their bagels! One of the best local spots for bagels.
On the weekends they commonly have live music!
29 locals recommend
Viento Y Agua
4007 E 4th StFun coffee shop! It has it's unique vibe!
I suggest getting one of their bagels! One of the best local spots for bagels.
On the weekends they commonly have live music!
Coffee Cup Cafe
3734 E 4th StA true diner! There food is delicious and homey.
Lovely place for brunch and located in a quaint neighborhood setting.
46 locals recommend
Starling Diner
4114 E 3rd StLovely place for brunch and located in a quaint neighborhood setting.
The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayGreat breakfast spot! Long Beach classic.
Great brunch place located by the boat docks! Lots of out door seating with nice views! The wait is typically long on the weekends, I suggest having a bloody mary or mimosa while you wait!
36 locals recommend
Schooner Or Later
241 N Marina DrGreat brunch place located by the boat docks! Lots of out door seating with nice views! The wait is typically long on the weekends, I suggest having a bloody mary or mimosa while you wait!
New Orleans style food in an adorable converted craftsman house! The food is delicious!
I suggest getting their novel mac-n-cheetos (macaroni & cheese with hot cheetos). They also have very elaborate bloody mary's.
This place is a hot commodity and typically has a wait.
154 locals recommend
The Attic
3441 E BroadwayNew Orleans style food in an adorable converted craftsman house! The food is delicious!
I suggest getting their novel mac-n-cheetos (macaroni & cheese with hot cheetos). They also have very elaborate bloody mary's.
This place is a hot commodity and typically has a wait.
Great dining with outdoor seating! They have a backyard style dining area with farm to table delightful dishes.
43 locals recommend
RESTAURATION
2708 East 4th StreetGreat dining with outdoor seating! They have a backyard style dining area with farm to table delightful dishes.
Great place for a burger and beer on tap! You can watch the game or people walking by on the street.
72 locals recommend
Simmzy's
5271 2nd StGreat place for a burger and beer on tap! You can watch the game or people walking by on the street.
Wonderful Mediterranean food! Easily shareable meals! Located on 2nd street in the midst of lots of other restaurants and shops.
147 locals recommend
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StWonderful Mediterranean food! Easily shareable meals! Located on 2nd street in the midst of lots of other restaurants and shops.
Great novelty tacos and Mexican food! I suggest trying the fried chicken and watermelon taco, it is my favorite.
There is also a rooftop bar with outdoor area!
50 locals recommend
PADRE
525 E BroadwayGreat novelty tacos and Mexican food! I suggest trying the fried chicken and watermelon taco, it is my favorite.
There is also a rooftop bar with outdoor area!
Local Brewery! They have great beer, food and views!
116 locals recommend
Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach
110 N Marina DrLocal Brewery! They have great beer, food and views!
Afters Ice Cream
1265 E Green StIce cream inside warm sticky buns!
Food trucks and music in shipping containers! Great place for families and kids.
73 locals recommend
Steelcraft
12900 S Euclid StFood trucks and music in shipping containers! Great place for families and kids.
Steelhead Coffee
1208 E Wardlow RdGreat coffee and delicious pastries!
Rose Park Roasters
3044 E 4th StThis coffee is a local favorite!
Great bar! Has beautiful views from the rooftop! They have games and sometimes music on the weekends.
I suggest getting the roasted brussels sprouts.
93 locals recommend
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
144 Pine AveGreat bar! Has beautiful views from the rooftop! They have games and sometimes music on the weekends.
I suggest getting the roasted brussels sprouts.
The best bakery! This place is only open on the weekends and there is always a line out the door.
It is hard not to get one of each! And I suggest that you do! Don't forget to ask what she has in the back fresh out of the oven.
Happy Cow Kitchen
371 Redondo AvenueThe best bakery! This place is only open on the weekends and there is always a line out the door.
It is hard not to get one of each! And I suggest that you do! Don't forget to ask what she has in the back fresh out of the oven.
Favorite Thai restaurant! They are family owned and have been around for over 30 years!
Hits the spot every time.
18 locals recommend
Bangkok Thai Cuisine
3426 E 4th StFavorite Thai restaurant! They are family owned and have been around for over 30 years!
Hits the spot every time.
Fun family place to pick out some freshly caught fish and have it made for you. Picnic table seating overlooking the port of Long Beach.
This place also has whale watching boating experiences and deep sea fishing boats that you can buy tickets to that leave from the docks.
45 locals recommend
San Pedro Fish Market and Restaurant
706 Nagoya WayFun family place to pick out some freshly caught fish and have it made for you. Picnic table seating overlooking the port of Long Beach.
This place also has whale watching boating experiences and deep sea fishing boats that you can buy tickets to that leave from the docks.
Ellie's
204 Orange AveFarm to table food!
The best breakfast burritos!
I suggest grabbing a breakfast burrito and walking the Seal Beach pier! Great way to start the morning!
9 locals recommend
Nick's Deli
223 Main StThe best breakfast burritos!
I suggest grabbing a breakfast burrito and walking the Seal Beach pier! Great way to start the morning!
Salud Juice
1944 E 4th StJuice bar with adorable indoor outdoor atmosphere.
Carmen's Gypsy Coffee Bar
5790 2nd StUpscale Italian Restaurant with Rooftop! They also have a separate section just for ordering pizza! I am constantly craving their pizza!
46 locals recommend
Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 2nd StUpscale Italian Restaurant with Rooftop! They also have a separate section just for ordering pizza! I am constantly craving their pizza!
Great food and drinks! They also have a rooftop area with great seating and views of 2nd Street.
103 locals recommend
Saint & Second
4828 2nd StGreat food and drinks! They also have a rooftop area with great seating and views of 2nd Street.
Long Beach Vibes
You've possibly seen a Joe Jost's t-shirt before...this is a local's dive bar with country wide recognition! Here you can enjoy a gablet size ice cold beer! I also suggest getting a pickled egg and a Joe Jost's sandwich. There are pool tables in the back!
38 locals recommend
Joe Josts
2803 E Anaheim StYou've possibly seen a Joe Jost's t-shirt before...this is a local's dive bar with country wide recognition! Here you can enjoy a gablet size ice cold beer! I also suggest getting a pickled egg and a Joe Jost's sandwich. There are pool tables in the back!
This is a fun and funky record shop. They regularly will have live bands performing on the weekends. It is also located right next door to Berlin which a coffee shop. You can grab a coffee and wonder around Fingerprints sifting through records. Or take a seat out on the patio for a lovely lunch!
26 locals recommend
Fingerprints Music
420 E 4th StThis is a fun and funky record shop. They regularly will have live bands performing on the weekends. It is also located right next door to Berlin which a coffee shop. You can grab a coffee and wonder around Fingerprints sifting through records. Or take a seat out on the patio for a lovely lunch!
If you love antique shopping like I do, this is one of my favorite antique stores! It is affordable and full of fun treasures! In fact I have purchased many items from there to style the airbnb!
Casa de luxe
1930 E 4th StIf you love antique shopping like I do, this is one of my favorite antique stores! It is affordable and full of fun treasures! In fact I have purchased many items from there to style the airbnb!
Take something home with you from this shop to remind you of Long Beach! All items in this cute shop are made in Long Beach!
16 locals recommend
MADE by Millworks
50 Pine AveTake something home with you from this shop to remind you of Long Beach! All items in this cute shop are made in Long Beach!
If you happen to be here on the 4th Friday in the month, I suggest spending the evening under the charming lights of 4th Street, Retro Row! It is essentially like an open house style for restaurants and shops and there is live music and different vendors who come. Fun and casual!
45 locals recommend
4th Street Corridor
If you happen to be here on the 4th Friday in the month, I suggest spending the evening under the charming lights of 4th Street, Retro Row! It is essentially like an open house style for restaurants and shops and there is live music and different vendors who come. Fun and casual!
Duffy boat rentals are one of my favorite things to do! They are great for a mimosa morning or charcuterie board and wine at sunset!
24 locals recommend
Duffy Boat Rentals Long Beach
6272 Pacific Coast HwyDuffy boat rentals are one of my favorite things to do! They are great for a mimosa morning or charcuterie board and wine at sunset!
Neighborhoods
Seal Beach is a neighboring beach and has the most charming Main Street that leads to the beach! One of my favorite things to do in the area is go to Nick's and grab a breakfast burrito and coffee and walk the pier.
Bogart's is a great little coffee shop, a great place to get work done during the day or play a card game! They also often have live music at night on the weekends! One of my good friend's Taylor Crawford plays there regularly!
207 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetSeal Beach is a neighboring beach and has the most charming Main Street that leads to the beach! One of my favorite things to do in the area is go to Nick's and grab a breakfast burrito and coffee and walk the pier.
Bogart's is a great little coffee shop, a great place to get work done during the day or play a card game! They also often have live music at night on the weekends! One of my good friend's Taylor Crawford plays there regularly!
If you are planning on traveling outside of Long Beach or will be going to the LA area during your stay, I suggest you also go to Venice Beach! It is funky, artsy and fun! And fairly picturesque to Southern California.
351 locals recommend
Venice
If you are planning on traveling outside of Long Beach or will be going to the LA area during your stay, I suggest you also go to Venice Beach! It is funky, artsy and fun! And fairly picturesque to Southern California.
luxury
This nail salon is located in a great area for walking around! It is clean, fun and unique as far as nail salons go! And they do a great job!
Kiwi Nail Lounge
4612 2nd StThis nail salon is located in a great area for walking around! It is clean, fun and unique as far as nail salons go! And they do a great job!
Spa Sidney Beauty Lounge
3519 E BroadwayGreat place for a deep tissue massage! Ask for our friend Mimi.
Boutique owned by a family friend. Beautiful handcrafted clothing, bags, jewelry and accessories are each individually made, creating sustainable incomes for artisans and families.
Cleobella
16792 14th StBoutique owned by a family friend. Beautiful handcrafted clothing, bags, jewelry and accessories are each individually made, creating sustainable incomes for artisans and families.
Sightseeing
The Queen Mary is fun and full of history! There are often great events or fun tours. If you take a tour, you can on the boat free of cost.
There are also fun dining places on the boat!
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyThe Queen Mary is fun and full of history! There are often great events or fun tours. If you take a tour, you can on the boat free of cost.
There are also fun dining places on the boat!
Outdoors
Portuguese Bend
Crystal Cove is gorgeous and offers several different options for outdoor lovers. It is a State park! If you go down by the water you will find many tide pools to explore. On the bluff area, you can take a stroll over looking the ocean. Across the street there are a couple hiking trails.
I suggest making a visit to the shake shack before you had home ;)
101 locals recommend
Crystal Cove
Crystal Cove is gorgeous and offers several different options for outdoor lovers. It is a State park! If you go down by the water you will find many tide pools to explore. On the bluff area, you can take a stroll over looking the ocean. Across the street there are a couple hiking trails.
I suggest making a visit to the shake shack before you had home ;)
Kayak and stand up paddle board rental!
You can go through the beautiful Naples channels.
Naples Kayak Load & Launch
5489 E Ocean BlvdKayak and stand up paddle board rental!
You can go through the beautiful Naples channels.
Forrestal Nature Reserve
32201 Forrestal DrBeautiful hiking place with views of the Beach!
Beautiful place to go for a gentle stroll while bird watching. Very peaceful place located right across the way from the Bolsa Chica State Beach.
83 locals recommend
Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
18000 CA-1Beautiful place to go for a gentle stroll while bird watching. Very peaceful place located right across the way from the Bolsa Chica State Beach.