Long Beach Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Naples is one of the most beautiful coastal neighborhoods of Long Beach, California. Known as California’s Little Italy on the bay, it is the perfect place to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Sailboats and Duffy boats line the picturesque canals that divide the neighborhood. Gondoliers can be seen paddling passengers along the waterways. Gorgeous waterfront homes create a truly resort-like atmosphere. The neighborhood itself is tucked away in a quiet area. However, the location offers easy access to Long Beach shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Originally built to replicate a village in Italy, most of the streets have Italian names, and a charming three-tiered fountain sits at the center. The result is a serene, beachfront community that is rich with history. As you stroll along the enchanting canal-lined walkways, you may just feel like you’ve been transported to the coast of Italy!
Naples is the perfect place for a romantic date but can also easily keep the whole family entertained for the day. This neighborhood is definitely worth becoming familiar with for both tourists and Long Beach locals alike.
66 locals recommend
Naples
Naples is one of the most beautiful coastal neighborhoods of Long Beach, California. Known as California’s Little Italy on the bay, it is the perfect place to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Sailboats and Duffy boats line the picturesque canals that divide the neighborhood. Gondoliers can be seen paddling passengers along the waterways. Gorgeous waterfront homes create a truly resort-like atmosphere. The neighborhood itself is tucked away in a quiet area. However, the location offers easy access to Long Beach shops, restaurants, and nightlife.
Originally built to replicate a village in Italy, most of the streets have Italian names, and a charming three-tiered fountain sits at the center. The result is a serene, beachfront community that is rich with history. As you stroll along the enchanting canal-lined walkways, you may just feel like you’ve been transported to the coast of Italy!
Naples is the perfect place for a romantic date but can also easily keep the whole family entertained for the day. This neighborhood is definitely worth becoming familiar with for both tourists and Long Beach locals alike.
Great place to hang out for the entire family. Shopping, restaurants and people watching.
67 locals recommend
Downtown
Great place to hang out for the entire family. Shopping, restaurants and people watching.
Downtown Los Angeles
Downtown LA is the city center of Los Angeles
It’s the most unique pocket of Long Beach, boasting nearly 100 independently owned and operated stores that offer goods, foods and experiences you simply won’t find anywhere else.
E 4th St, Long Beach, CA, USA
It’s the most unique pocket of Long Beach, boasting nearly 100 independently owned and operated stores that offer goods, foods and experiences you simply won’t find anywhere else.
Convention Center
The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, an urban waterfront destination, overlooks bustling Rainbow Harbor, Queensway Bay and miles of sandy Pacific Ocean beachfront, the Center sits in the middle of Long Beach’s downtown waterfront.
172 locals recommend
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean BlvdThe Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, an urban waterfront destination, overlooks bustling Rainbow Harbor, Queensway Bay and miles of sandy Pacific Ocean beachfront, the Center sits in the middle of Long Beach’s downtown waterfront.
Sightseeing
El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of natural habitat, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban environment.
The 105 acres that make up the Nature Center grounds provide sanctuary for animals and plant life. Two miles of dirt trails and a ¼ mile paved trail wind around two lakes, a stream and forested areas.
89 locals recommend
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E Spring StEl Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of natural habitat, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban environment.
The 105 acres that make up the Nature Center grounds provide sanctuary for animals and plant life. Two miles of dirt trails and a ¼ mile paved trail wind around two lakes, a stream and forested areas.
This expansive park features a spacious community center, night-lighted basketball and volleyball courts, softball and soccer fields, skate park, six group picnic sites available for reservation, a disc golf course, a tennis center, an 18-hole golf course, playground equipment and a duck pond.
9 locals recommend
El Dorado
This expansive park features a spacious community center, night-lighted basketball and volleyball courts, softball and soccer fields, skate park, six group picnic sites available for reservation, a disc golf course, a tennis center, an 18-hole golf course, playground equipment and a duck pond.
2ND & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast HwyOutdoor mall
2nd and Park is the beginning of the bustling 2nd Street Promenade full of restaurants
28 locals recommend
2nd Street
2nd Street2nd and Park is the beginning of the bustling 2nd Street Promenade full of restaurants
Horny Corner
57 Bay Shore AveLocals beach with no waves. Great for kids.
Lagoon Playground
Great little spot for families to go swimming with a lagoon backdrop
Mothers Beach
All around the streets near Cerritos Town Center, you will come across so many restaurants
9 locals recommend
Cerritos Towne Center
12731 Towne Center DrAll around the streets near Cerritos Town Center, you will come across so many restaurants
Food scene
Great food “mall” inside of an airplane hangar. Great for the entire family and foodies.
35 locals recommend
The Hangar
4150 McGowen StGreat food “mall” inside of an airplane hangar. Great for the entire family and foodies.
Rodeo 39 Public Market
12885 Beach BlvdLots of restaurants in this cute little food hall
Amazing asian food up and down this area by Cerritos Mall. Very close to little India on Pioneer and 187th also.
Cerritos Promenade
11471 Gridley RdAmazing asian food up and down this area by Cerritos Mall. Very close to little India on Pioneer and 187th also.
Local Eats
One of my favorite Khmer street food restaurants. I love their meat sticks.
Naga Cafe Khmer Street Food
3225 East Pacific Coast HighwayOne of my favorite Khmer street food restaurants. I love their meat sticks.
Flippin' Pizza
6269 E Spring St
Tacos Lionel
Fantastic street tacos super close by
The Bungalow Kitchen Belmont Shore by Michael Mina
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
144 Pine AveNick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StLittle Coyote
3500 North Los Coyotes Diagonal
San Pedro Fish Market - Long Beach
6550 East Marina DriveGrounds Bakery & Cafe
6277 E Spring StDelicious bagels and breakfast sandwiches
A&J seafood shack
3201 East Anaheim StreetChiang Rai
3832 East Anaheim StreetDelicious Thai street food
Grocery Stores
Amazon Fresh
6235 E Spring StYou can have your groceries delivered as well
Pavilions
1101 Pacific Coast HwyStater Bros. Markets
7511 Orangethorpe AveCheaper alternative
99 Ranch Market
17713 Pioneer BlvdAsian market
Destinations
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrThe happiest place on earth
Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way