Guidebook for Lakewood
Food Scene
Small restaurant within walking distance of our home. Corner of Ashworth & Bellflower. 6205 Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713
Jazz Melody Thai BBQ
17844 Bellflower BlvdIncredible food, super friendly owners/service
NORMS Restaurant
13636 Sherman WayLucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
1639 E Imperial HwyGood bbq & fixins...
Panvimarn Thai Cuisine
4101 N Bellflower Blvdgreat food/service/prices
Dale's Diner
4339 E Carson Stgood food/service 50's style diner
Pacific Star Grill
6205 Bellflower Blvdgreat fajitas/prices/within walking distance
Sugar From The Heart Bakeshop
4328 South StCRAZY good sweets!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Crest
5935 Cherry AveQuaint, very friendly local gay bar
The Brit
1744 E BroadwayFriendly gay bar in Long Beach
Mineshaft
1720 E BroadwayFriendly gay bar Long Beach
The Falcon
1435 E BroadwayFriendly gay bar Long Beach
Club Ripples
5101 E Ocean BlvdFriendly gay bar Long Beach...younger crowd
Arts & Culture
The Getty
1200 Getty Center DrThe Broad
221 S Grand AveIncredible new modern museum next to Disney Concert Hall
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand AveIncredible concert venue + stunning architecture
Incredible gardens & art museum
999 locals recommend
Huntington Library Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford RdIncredible gardens & art museum
Norton Simon Museum
411 W Colorado BlvdBeautiful art museum with some very famous artwork.
Parks & Nature
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrBeautiful gardens
Two Harbors
Best snorkeling in Los Angeles County August/September
On a clear day, one of the best views of Los Angeles skyline & view of the Hollywood sign.
289 locals recommend
Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega BlvdOn a clear day, one of the best views of Los Angeles skyline & view of the Hollywood sign.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso DrBeautiful in the spring.
Sightseeing
Great day trip for a getaway...beautiful beaches & snorkeling in August/September
19 locals recommend
Avalon
Great day trip for a getaway...beautiful beaches & snorkeling in August/September
Shopping
Los Cerritos Center
239 Los Cerritos Centergood shopping but busy/crowded
Costco
500 Faculty AveLakewood Center
500 Lakewood Center MallTypical shopping mall
Essentials
Grocery Outlet
15719 Downey Avegreat prices on food & sundries
Ralphs
5951 Del Amo BlvdVons
4033 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Albertsons
101 E Willow StGrocery store.
Convenience store within walking distance of our home. 5827 Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713
6 locals recommend
7-Eleven
3079 N San Fernando RdConvenience store within walking distance of our home. 5827 Bellflower Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90713