Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Zagat rated fantastic place to eat or drink. Roof top deck. Must go.
46 locals recommend
Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 2nd StZagat rated fantastic place to eat or drink. Roof top deck. Must go.
Casual pizza - Italian chef - part of the Michaels Group - great with or without kids.
22 locals recommend
Michael's Pizzeria Naples
5616 2nd StCasual pizza - Italian chef - part of the Michaels Group - great with or without kids.
Great fun place to eat or drink - lively bar scene. Good with kids or not. Food is very good. Place is loud and open air on all sides, but there is a roof. Popular - go early if you have kids. At night expect a wait.
72 locals recommend
Simmzy's
5271 2nd StGreat fun place to eat or drink - lively bar scene. Good with kids or not. Food is very good. Place is loud and open air on all sides, but there is a roof. Popular - go early if you have kids. At night expect a wait.
Starbucks
5251 2nd StWell, it's Starbucks! Love this place.
One of our favorite restaurants! Fantastic food, service, lively bar scene. Overall just a great place.
149 locals recommend
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StOne of our favorite restaurants! Fantastic food, service, lively bar scene. Overall just a great place.
YOU HAVE TO SEE how they make ice cream! Kids will love it. And its very good.
9 locals recommend
Creamistry
4725 2nd StYOU HAVE TO SEE how they make ice cream! Kids will love it. And its very good.
Love the upscale Mexican food here - GREAT high end margaritas with tequila at lots of different price points. Small place, great service, walk there from our house.
Komo's Cocina
5730 2nd StLove the upscale Mexican food here - GREAT high end margaritas with tequila at lots of different price points. Small place, great service, walk there from our house.
This is iconic must eat at place on Naples Island...INCREDIBLE ribs!!!
22 locals recommend
Naples Rib Company
5800 2nd StThis is iconic must eat at place on Naples Island...INCREDIBLE ribs!!!
NEW place built by the Ballast Brewery from San Diego, CA. STUNNING views, fun, loud, so many different beers to try. Worth a drive!
116 locals recommend
Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach
110 N Marina DrNEW place built by the Ballast Brewery from San Diego, CA. STUNNING views, fun, loud, so many different beers to try. Worth a drive!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the FIRST sports bars in the United States. Loud, fun, if you like sports there is a TV everywhere!
70 locals recommend
Legends Restaurant & Sports Bar
5236 2nd StOne of the FIRST sports bars in the United States. Loud, fun, if you like sports there is a TV everywhere!
Sightseeing
Historic old ship - a MUST SEE! - lots of history, see how the wealthy and not so wealthy traveled long ago. Really worthwhile.
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyHistoric old ship - a MUST SEE! - lots of history, see how the wealthy and not so wealthy traveled long ago. Really worthwhile.
Catalina Island is another must see if you have time. Take a one hour boat ride to this island made famous because of its gorgeous views and history.
188 locals recommend
Santa Catalina Island
Catalina Island is another must see if you have time. Take a one hour boat ride to this island made famous because of its gorgeous views and history.
Historic museum and grounds once home to a founding Long Beach family - the Bixby's. VERY worthwhile to see the house and gardens - and there is a small giftshop and live animals on the property. Very near California State University Long Beach.
31 locals recommend
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E Bixby Hill RdHistoric museum and grounds once home to a founding Long Beach family - the Bixby's. VERY worthwhile to see the house and gardens - and there is a small giftshop and live animals on the property. Very near California State University Long Beach.
Belmont Shore is our main street USA! GREAT shopping, coffee houses, dining, bars, ice cream and more. A very short walk from our home - about 5 minutes. Worth a visit.
236 locals recommend
Belmont Shore
Belmont Shore is our main street USA! GREAT shopping, coffee houses, dining, bars, ice cream and more. A very short walk from our home - about 5 minutes. Worth a visit.
Entertainment & Activities
Gondola Getaway is an iconic activity to do in Long Beach and especially since you will be staying at our home. Glide along the canals - day or night - in authentic Gondolas from Italy. A Must do!
62 locals recommend
Gondola Getaway
5437 E Ocean BlvdGondola Getaway is an iconic activity to do in Long Beach and especially since you will be staying at our home. Glide along the canals - day or night - in authentic Gondolas from Italy. A Must do!
One of the BEST aquariums in the United States right here in Long Beach! Super fun and interesting - VERY worthwhile
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayOne of the BEST aquariums in the United States right here in Long Beach! Super fun and interesting - VERY worthwhile
Getting Around
Catalina Express
95 BerthUse this company to take a ship to see Catalina Island!
Arts & Culture
This beautiful craftsman building was once a home to a wealthy east coast based family. Now a very good local treasure. Check online for current exhibits - the house alone and the grounds are worth visiting!
211 locals recommend
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdThis beautiful craftsman building was once a home to a wealthy east coast based family. Now a very good local treasure. Check online for current exhibits - the house alone and the grounds are worth visiting!
A really excellent museum created by a wealthy healthcare CEO. He was not Latin, but loved everything about the culture and art. Exhibits change monthly, however there is always something worth seeing. GREAT museum store with very good prices. Worth a visit.
154 locals recommend
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos AveA really excellent museum created by a wealthy healthcare CEO. He was not Latin, but loved everything about the culture and art. Exhibits change monthly, however there is always something worth seeing. GREAT museum store with very good prices. Worth a visit.
Essentials
Gelson's is more than an upscale grocery store - there is a famous Santa Barbara based bakery there, a bar, fantastic cooked food and an excellent flower department. Grab a sandwich and head for the roof top patio with nice views of the water.
35 locals recommend
Gelson's Market
6255 2nd StGelson's is more than an upscale grocery store - there is a famous Santa Barbara based bakery there, a bar, fantastic cooked food and an excellent flower department. Grab a sandwich and head for the roof top patio with nice views of the water.
This store has it all! Pharmacy, snack, food, milk, bread, wine, spirits, ice cream, photo supplies. A 5 minute walk from our house.
36 locals recommend
Rite Aid
211 Cherry AveThis store has it all! Pharmacy, snack, food, milk, bread, wine, spirits, ice cream, photo supplies. A 5 minute walk from our house.