Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Its A Grind Coffee House
5933 E Spring StFriendly staff, good coffee and eats. Local flavor at its best.
Deli News Pizza
5555 Stearns St$10 pizzas. Say no more. :)
Great burgers, great price and it's a legend to SoCal and a must-eat if you've never been there before.
25 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
799 E Spring StGreat burgers, great price and it's a legend to SoCal and a must-eat if you've never been there before.
Privately and locally owned and roasted coffee. Minimal menu, but each item made to perfection. Crowded during mornings, weekends - but worth the wait.
37 locals recommend
Rose Park Roasters
3044 E 4th StPrivately and locally owned and roasted coffee. Minimal menu, but each item made to perfection. Crowded during mornings, weekends - but worth the wait.
Classic beach-side diner with traditional diner food. Hour+ waits on weekends, but a great place to eat anytime. Check hours for opening.
55 locals recommend
The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayClassic beach-side diner with traditional diner food. Hour+ waits on weekends, but a great place to eat anytime. Check hours for opening.
Diner atmosphere with a view! And the food's not bad either. Comfort food, and a relaxing no-frills environment describe this slice of Americana Long Beach style.
13 locals recommend
Park Pantry
2104 E BroadwayDiner atmosphere with a view! And the food's not bad either. Comfort food, and a relaxing no-frills environment describe this slice of Americana Long Beach style.
Everything Else
California State University Long Beach
Go Beach!
Lazy Acres
2080 N Bellflower BlvdGMO-free shopping!
Arts & Culture
Free admission Sundays. Great up-to-date exhibitions on display.
154 locals recommend
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos AveFree admission Sundays. Great up-to-date exhibitions on display.
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdGalleries, eateries, art supply store - a feast for the eyes! Plus, if you time it right they have a fabulous Saturday art walk event monthly.
East Village Arts Park
150 Elm AveGalleries, eateries, art supply store - a feast for the eyes! Plus, if you time it right they have a fabulous Saturday art walk event monthly.
Parks & Nature
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E Spring StWonderful nature center in a park setting.
Rosie's Dog Beach
5000 E Ocean BlvdStunning views of the entire city from this hill top park, and it's beautiful day or night. Plus, if you park at Home Depot, it's a great work out up a steep paved incline to the top.
20 locals recommend
Signal Hill Park
2175 Cherry AveStunning views of the entire city from this hill top park, and it's beautiful day or night. Plus, if you park at Home Depot, it's a great work out up a steep paved incline to the top.
Sightseeing
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyIt's a city staple and a beautiful site to explore.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of bars on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. Drive, park and walk the street from the bridge to Livingston for a full-night adventure.
73 locals recommend
East 2nd Street
2nd StreetGreat selection of bars on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore. Drive, park and walk the street from the bridge to Livingston for a full-night adventure.
Shopping
Major department stores plus a Costco. And just across the street are a craft store and a Cost Plus World Market.
8 locals recommend
Lakewood Center Mall
Hazelbrook AvenueMajor department stores plus a Costco. And just across the street are a craft store and a Cost Plus World Market.
Cameras and accessories! Mom and pop owned and operated. You may be able to beat the prices online, but you'll never beat the service.
Tuttle Cameras
5467 E Carson StCameras and accessories! Mom and pop owned and operated. You may be able to beat the prices online, but you'll never beat the service.