Guidebook for Long Beach

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Guidebook for Long Beach

Food Scene

Lola's Mexican Cuisine specializes in modern, contemporary Mexican cuisine. Lola's uses fresh ingredients that are local and in season. Full bar.
27 locals recommend
Lolas Mexican Cuisine - Atlantic Ave
4140 Atlantic Ave
27 locals recommend
Lola's Mexican Cuisine specializes in modern, contemporary Mexican cuisine. Lola's uses fresh ingredients that are local and in season. Full bar.
SteelCraft on Roosevelt at Long Beach Blvd. is an outdoor urban eatery built from shipping containers. With Smog City Brewing, Steelhead Coffee, Hangry Belly, WaffleLove, Koolberry, La Taqueria, and Angelo's Wood-fired Pizza, you can find something for everyone.
73 locals recommend
Steelcraft
12900 S Euclid St
73 locals recommend
SteelCraft on Roosevelt at Long Beach Blvd. is an outdoor urban eatery built from shipping containers. With Smog City Brewing, Steelhead Coffee, Hangry Belly, WaffleLove, Koolberry, La Taqueria, and Angelo's Wood-fired Pizza, you can find something for everyone.
Chill hangout with a patio for a mixed drink at the full bar & pub fare, centered on burgers.
9 locals recommend
Knolls Restaurant
4354 Atlantic Ave
9 locals recommend
Chill hangout with a patio for a mixed drink at the full bar & pub fare, centered on burgers.
Great pasta, fish, seafood and fine meats fresh from a wood-fired grill. A local neighborhood favorite.
7 locals recommend
Wood & Salt Tavern
4262 Atlantic Avenue
7 locals recommend
Great pasta, fish, seafood and fine meats fresh from a wood-fired grill. A local neighborhood favorite.
In the mood for carne asada, pollo or lengua tacos? Check out this spot at Carson & Cherry. Cheap and filling tacos. Open til 9:00 p.m. $ (562) 989-9210
13 locals recommend
Taqueria La Mexicana
3270 E 4th St
13 locals recommend
In the mood for carne asada, pollo or lengua tacos? Check out this spot at Carson & Cherry. Cheap and filling tacos. Open til 9:00 p.m. $ (562) 989-9210
Inexpensive, fast, tasty Mexican food. Great fish tacos. Tuesday taco nights $1 a taco... Can't beat the price. (562) 427-3124
27 locals recommend
Holé Molé
421 Obispo Ave
27 locals recommend
Inexpensive, fast, tasty Mexican food. Great fish tacos. Tuesday taco nights $1 a taco... Can't beat the price. (562) 427-3124
Upscale Thai space serving classic dishes in a sleek, contemporary space with gold accents. Cocktails served. $$$
24 locals recommend
Panvimarn Thai Cuisine
4101 N Bellflower Blvd
24 locals recommend
Upscale Thai space serving classic dishes in a sleek, contemporary space with gold accents. Cocktails served. $$$
Shares a location with a great record and book store. Great coffee, luncheon fare and simple but sumptuous dinners. Downtown at 4th and Linden. Check out Saylor's Art Supply next door and the PowWow murals in the parking lot.
55 locals recommend
Berlin Bistro
420 E 4th St
55 locals recommend
Shares a location with a great record and book store. Great coffee, luncheon fare and simple but sumptuous dinners. Downtown at 4th and Linden. Check out Saylor's Art Supply next door and the PowWow murals in the parking lot.
Great Thai -- the best Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Eggplant with Basil and Chicken, Chicken Larb, Drunken Noodles... Just 2 miles away.
S.T. Noodle Bar
4152 Norse Way
Great Thai -- the best Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Eggplant with Basil and Chicken, Chicken Larb, Drunken Noodles... Just 2 miles away.
Great place for roasted cauliflower, schnitzel, sauerkraut,and sausages!
10 locals recommend
Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden Los Angeles
3817 Grand View Blvd
10 locals recommend
Great place for roasted cauliflower, schnitzel, sauerkraut,and sausages!
Fabulous breakfasts, sandwiches, and pot pie. Great dessert selection! A place for Scandinavian comfort food. even make their own jam and jelly.
44 locals recommend
Jongewaard's Bake n Broil
3697 Atlantic Ave
44 locals recommend
Fabulous breakfasts, sandwiches, and pot pie. Great dessert selection! A place for Scandinavian comfort food. even make their own jam and jelly.
Located in the Bluff Heights neighborhood of Long Beach, Alder & Sage serves Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner, featuring a menu with simple yet unique dishes that reflect the freshest of farm-to-fork dining. Local coffee roasters such as Rose Park Roasters will be brewed all day by some of the most talented baristas in town. Craft beers, cocktails and boutique wines round out the menu. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. M - coffee and pastries ONLY.
Alder & Sage
Located in the Bluff Heights neighborhood of Long Beach, Alder & Sage serves Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner, featuring a menu with simple yet unique dishes that reflect the freshest of farm-to-fork dining. Local coffee roasters such as Rose Park Roasters will be brewed all day by some of the most talented baristas in town. Craft beers, cocktails and boutique wines round out the menu. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. M - coffee and pastries ONLY.

Pharmacies

If you need a pharmacy -- right next to the post office on Atlantic near Del Amo. (562) 423-7959
22 locals recommend
CVS
596 Long Beach Blvd
22 locals recommend
If you need a pharmacy -- right next to the post office on Atlantic near Del Amo. (562) 423-7959
Another pharmacy close at hand. Great ice cream and opened until 11:00.
177 locals recommend
Rite Aid
888 Lincoln Blvd
177 locals recommend
Another pharmacy close at hand. Great ice cream and opened until 11:00.

Breakfast Spots

Blackbird serves breakfast and lunch with a unique menu, fresh quality food, pet-friendly outdoor dining, and an artistic atmosphere. Breakfast burritos, omelets, cakes off the griddle. Get there early -- there could be a wait on S/S.
40 locals recommend
Blackbird Cafe Inc
3405 Orange Ave
40 locals recommend
Blackbird serves breakfast and lunch with a unique menu, fresh quality food, pet-friendly outdoor dining, and an artistic atmosphere. Breakfast burritos, omelets, cakes off the griddle. Get there early -- there could be a wait on S/S.
Best breakfast & baked goods. Even make their own jams and jellies! Excellent berry pies and quiches. A neighborhood standard given the atmosphere and quality! Can't go wrong. 562-595-0396
44 locals recommend
Jongewaard's Bake n Broil
3697 Atlantic Ave
44 locals recommend
Best breakfast & baked goods. Even make their own jams and jellies! Excellent berry pies and quiches. A neighborhood standard given the atmosphere and quality! Can't go wrong. 562-595-0396
How about blue crab cakes with your scrambled eggs? Or french toast make out of baguette with seasonal fresh fruit. Monday - Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM 4114 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90814, United States (562) 433-2041 Just 3 blocks from the beach so walk it off after!
46 locals recommend
Starling Diner
4114 E 3rd St
46 locals recommend
How about blue crab cakes with your scrambled eggs? Or french toast make out of baguette with seasonal fresh fruit. Monday - Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM 4114 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90814, United States (562) 433-2041 Just 3 blocks from the beach so walk it off after!
In Steelcraft outdoor eatery. 3768 Long Beach Blvd #105, Long Beach, CA 90807
Waffle Love - Long Beach
3768 Long Beach Boulevard
In Steelcraft outdoor eatery. 3768 Long Beach Blvd #105, Long Beach, CA 90807

Long Beach Walks

Stroll through the upscale Bixby Knolls residential neighborhood to Los Cerritos -- a neighborhood tucked behind the Virginia Country Club which offers a plethora of great architecture. Check out the Ferris Bueller House. Do you recognize it? https://www.visitlongbeach.com/plan-your-trip/maps/ and download Los Cerritos North walking map.
6 locals recommend
Los Cerritos Park
3750 Del Mar Ave
6 locals recommend
Stroll through the upscale Bixby Knolls residential neighborhood to Los Cerritos -- a neighborhood tucked behind the Virginia Country Club which offers a plethora of great architecture. Check out the Ferris Bueller House. Do you recognize it? https://www.visitlongbeach.com/plan-your-trip/maps/ and download Los Cerritos North walking map.

Sightseeing

A Southern California legacy preserved -- a rare chance to step back in time and revisit the California local history of Manuel Nieto's land grant to John Temple's failed cattle farm, to Llewellyn Bixby's sheep ranch -- original lands of the Gabrielino indians.
18 locals recommend
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia Rd
18 locals recommend
A Southern California legacy preserved -- a rare chance to step back in time and revisit the California local history of Manuel Nieto's land grant to John Temple's failed cattle farm, to Llewellyn Bixby's sheep ranch -- original lands of the Gabrielino indians.
Kayak through the Naples Canals and Treasure Island over to Marina Pacifica and have a coffee at Starbucks or stop for Indian food at Kamal Palace or a sandwich at Gelson's deli. Very reasonable hourly rates $10/hr ish?
75 locals recommend
Kayaks on the Water
5411 E Ocean Blvd
75 locals recommend
Kayak through the Naples Canals and Treasure Island over to Marina Pacifica and have a coffee at Starbucks or stop for Indian food at Kamal Palace or a sandwich at Gelson's deli. Very reasonable hourly rates $10/hr ish?

Bakeries

Scrumptious cakes and bakery items.
Rossmoor Pastries/Matt&Nat Bakery
2325 Redondo Ave
Scrumptious cakes and bakery items.