Guidebook for Long Beach
Sightseeing
Seal Beach
Great beach and old fashioned California beach town.
Tour the house and grounds of one of the oldest oldest properties in Los Angeles for an authentic look at life in the late 1800's
31 locals recommend
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E Bixby Hill RdTour the house and grounds of one of the oldest oldest properties in Los Angeles for an authentic look at life in the late 1800's
Catalina Island - take a ferry from downtown Long Beach. A great daytrip adventure.
19 locals recommend
Avalon
Catalina Island - take a ferry from downtown Long Beach. A great daytrip adventure.
Huntington Beach
Southern California's famous "surf city"
Hilltop Park
2351 Dawson AveEnjoy a stroll with a 360degree view of the LA area.
A beautiful 1 mile walk through the largest nature preserve in Long Beach.
89 locals recommend
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E Spring StA beautiful 1 mile walk through the largest nature preserve in Long Beach.
Everything Else
Dockside dinging, bars, boat rentals shopping and entertainment.
806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayDockside dinging, bars, boat rentals shopping and entertainment.
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwyfantastic views from the upper decks of this historic ocean liner
Stroll, bike and people watch at this laid-back beach-side shopping and dining strip known as "2nd street"
236 locals recommend
Belmont Shore
Stroll, bike and people watch at this laid-back beach-side shopping and dining strip known as "2nd street"
Calendar of Events: http://www.longbeachcc.com/calendar/index.cfm?navID=1200&areaID=11
14 locals recommend
Gladstone's Long Beach
330 S Pine AveCalendar of Events: http://www.longbeachcc.com/calendar/index.cfm?navID=1200&areaID=11
Drinks & Nightlife
The Factory Gastrobar
A great wine bar with live music. Very limited food selection.
Congregation Ale House Long Beach Chapter
201 East BroadwayGreat beer selections and good food!
Mai Tai Bar
97 Aquarium Wayenjoy a sunset cocktail on their second floor patio
Shopping
Downtown Long Beach's modern walking, shopping and dining district. Movie cinema, restaurants, Laugh Factory, ferris wheel, paddle boats and other attractions.
246 locals recommend
The Pike Outlets
95 S Pine AveDowntown Long Beach's modern walking, shopping and dining district. Movie cinema, restaurants, Laugh Factory, ferris wheel, paddle boats and other attractions.
"Retro Row". stroll this artsy, eclectic area for vintage clothes and other unique items. Several good restaurants to choose from
20 locals recommend
East 4th Street
East 4th Street"Retro Row". stroll this artsy, eclectic area for vintage clothes and other unique items. Several good restaurants to choose from
Lakewood Center
500 Lakewood Center MallAll major department stores can be found here
Walgreens
600 Long Beach BlvdPharmacy and minimart.
Trader Joe's
4210 Long Beach BlvdGrocery store
Fresh & Easy
1340 E 7th StGrocery store
Food Scene
good old fashioned Southern cookin'.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
8 locals recommend
Johnny Rebs' True South Long Beach
4663 Long Beach Blvdgood old fashioned Southern cookin'.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Beachwood BBQ and Brewing
210 E 3rd StBest BBQ and revolving micro beer tap in town!
Blackbird Cafe Inc
3405 Orange Avea great spot for breakfast and lunch with a patio.
Fuego
700 Queensway DrWaterfront dining with a wonderful view of Downtown Long Beach
Arts & Culture
Knott's Berry Farm: Bakery
8039 Beach Blvdbig roller coasters!
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dryou're never too old for it!