Guidebook for Long Beach

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Guidebook for Long Beach

Entertainment & Activities

806 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
806 locals recommend
Located in the heart of downtown Long Beach, the Center is within walking distance to first-class accommodations (more than 5,000 rooms citywide, most within the downtown area), shopping, dining, attractions, sightseeing along picturesque bays and 5 1/2 miles of sandy beach.
173 locals recommend
Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean Blvd
173 locals recommend
Located in the heart of downtown Long Beach, the Center is within walking distance to first-class accommodations (more than 5,000 rooms citywide, most within the downtown area), shopping, dining, attractions, sightseeing along picturesque bays and 5 1/2 miles of sandy beach.

Arts & Culture

Housed in a contemporary structure designed by Mexican architect Manuel Rosen, the museum is home to four galleries, a contemporary “project space” and an outdoor sculpture garden.
154 locals recommend
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Ave
154 locals recommend
Housed in a contemporary structure designed by Mexican architect Manuel Rosen, the museum is home to four galleries, a contemporary “project space” and an outdoor sculpture garden.
Rancho Los Alamitosis twice listed on the National Register of Historic Places - once as the sacred Tongva village of Povuu’ngna, the traditional birthplace of the native people of the Los Angeles Basin and, second, for the evolution of its significant historic landscape over time.
31 locals recommend
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E Bixby Hill Rd
31 locals recommend
Rancho Los Alamitosis twice listed on the National Register of Historic Places - once as the sacred Tongva village of Povuu’ngna, the traditional birthplace of the native people of the Los Angeles Basin and, second, for the evolution of its significant historic landscape over time.
Voted THE NUMBER ONE INDEPENDENT THEATRE in Los Angeles, the Art opened as a silent movie theatre and included a pipe organ and orchestra pit. It is the oldest operating single screen house in Long Beach. Our art deco, streamline moderne-style historical landmark is famous for its screening of the most imaginative and stimulating independent, documentary, animated, alternative lifestyle, and foreign language films. After one million dollars of loving restoration, the addition of a wine bar and coffee bar, The Art Theatre is the perfect destination for memorable evening.
83 locals recommend
Art Theatre of Long Beach
2025 E 4th St
83 locals recommend
Voted THE NUMBER ONE INDEPENDENT THEATRE in Los Angeles, the Art opened as a silent movie theatre and included a pipe organ and orchestra pit. It is the oldest operating single screen house in Long Beach. Our art deco, streamline moderne-style historical landmark is famous for its screening of the most imaginative and stimulating independent, documentary, animated, alternative lifestyle, and foreign language films. After one million dollars of loving restoration, the addition of a wine bar and coffee bar, The Art Theatre is the perfect destination for memorable evening.
Established in 1929, this intimate performing arts venue showcases plays throughout the year.
15 locals recommend
Long Beach Playhouse
5021 E Anaheim St
15 locals recommend
Established in 1929, this intimate performing arts venue showcases plays throughout the year.
The Long Beach Museum of Art is a museum located on Ocean Boulevard in the Bluff Park neighborhood of Long Beach, California, United States.
211 locals recommend
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean Blvd
211 locals recommend
The Long Beach Museum of Art is a museum located on Ocean Boulevard in the Bluff Park neighborhood of Long Beach, California, United States.

Sightseeing

Get an up close and personal look at the Queen Mary with one of our exciting and informative guided tours. From the ship's groundbreaking construction and royal launch as the most luxurious and technologically advanced ocean liner at the time, to her duty as a troopship during WWII, to her golden days of the 1950s, to her earning the nickname, the "haunted ship," the Queen Mary's history is full of action, adventure, romance and paranormal activity.
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy
624 locals recommend
Get an up close and personal look at the Queen Mary with one of our exciting and informative guided tours. From the ship's groundbreaking construction and royal launch as the most luxurious and technologically advanced ocean liner at the time, to her duty as a troopship during WWII, to her golden days of the 1950s, to her earning the nickname, the "haunted ship," the Queen Mary's history is full of action, adventure, romance and paranormal activity.
Walk down the pier to see the pirates. Ride bikes down to the pier and enjoy the boardwalk. Check out Congressional Cup Sail Boat Races in May. Other racing year round can be seen from pier also.
23 locals recommend
Belmont Pier
Belmont Pier
23 locals recommend
Walk down the pier to see the pirates. Ride bikes down to the pier and enjoy the boardwalk. Check out Congressional Cup Sail Boat Races in May. Other racing year round can be seen from pier also.
Naples is a neighborhood of Long Beach, California, United States, built on three islands located in Alamitos Bay. The islands are divided by canals which open into the bay. Most of the streets on the island have Italianate names.
66 locals recommend
Naples
66 locals recommend
Naples is a neighborhood of Long Beach, California, United States, built on three islands located in Alamitos Bay. The islands are divided by canals which open into the bay. Most of the streets on the island have Italianate names.

Parks & Nature

The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a Japanese garden encompassing 1.3 acres on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, in Long Beach, California, United States. It was dedicated in 1981.
57 locals recommend
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Earl Warren Drive
57 locals recommend
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a Japanese garden encompassing 1.3 acres on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, in Long Beach, California, United States. It was dedicated in 1981.
On the beautiful bluff overlooking the ocean, hundreds of locals get together at 11am for a FREE yoga class!
73 locals recommend
Bluff Park
73 locals recommend
On the beautiful bluff overlooking the ocean, hundreds of locals get together at 11am for a FREE yoga class!

Shopping

The Pike Outlets is a shopping and dining destination located in Long Beach, CA. The center features over 344,000 square feet of great retailers and entertainment options including Restoration Hardware Outlet, H&M, Cinemark Theatres, and a diverse mix of restaurants including Famous Dave’s, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Hooters, and much more.
246 locals recommend
The Pike Outlets
95 S Pine Ave
246 locals recommend
The Pike Outlets is a shopping and dining destination located in Long Beach, CA. The center features over 344,000 square feet of great retailers and entertainment options including Restoration Hardware Outlet, H&M, Cinemark Theatres, and a diverse mix of restaurants including Famous Dave’s, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Hooters, and much more.
Charming shopping village features colorful boardwalk shops & restaurants amid scenic harbor views.
52 locals recommend
Shoreline Village Drive
Shoreline Village Drive
52 locals recommend
Charming shopping village features colorful boardwalk shops & restaurants amid scenic harbor views.
Long Beach Towne Center in Long Beach, California offers 65 stores
18 locals recommend
Long Beach Towne Center
Long Beach Towne Center
18 locals recommend
Long Beach Towne Center in Long Beach, California offers 65 stores
Monthly open-air flea market offers 800+ vendors selling antiques, collectibles & vintage clothing.
16 locals recommend
Long Beach Antique Market
4901 E Conant St
16 locals recommend
Monthly open-air flea market offers 800+ vendors selling antiques, collectibles & vintage clothing.
The East Village is not only quaint but filled with diverse shops, from bikes to jewelry, to Art, and vintage clothing , and some awesome small boutiques.
25 locals recommend
East Village
25 locals recommend
The East Village is not only quaint but filled with diverse shops, from bikes to jewelry, to Art, and vintage clothing , and some awesome small boutiques.
Enjoy "Retro Row" of Long Beach! Tons of vintage clothing, records, jewelry, etc. Take a break at one of the many coffee shops or trendy restaurants!
20 locals recommend
East 4th Street
East 4th Street
20 locals recommend
Enjoy "Retro Row" of Long Beach! Tons of vintage clothing, records, jewelry, etc. Take a break at one of the many coffee shops or trendy restaurants!

Food Scene

Modern taverna serves up classic American comfort food in an intimate space with walls of glass.
149 locals recommend
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd St
149 locals recommend
Modern taverna serves up classic American comfort food in an intimate space with walls of glass.
Popular destination for grilled kebabs & other Lebanese specialties, served in a funky setting.
147 locals recommend
Open Sesame
5215 2nd St
147 locals recommend
Popular destination for grilled kebabs & other Lebanese specialties, served in a funky setting.
Hosting live music on weekends, this expansive cafe with a patio offers sandwiches, salads & pastry.
67 locals recommend
Portfolio Coffeehouse LLC
2300 E 4th St
67 locals recommend
Hosting live music on weekends, this expansive cafe with a patio offers sandwiches, salads & pastry.
Fiesta like, bright digs for homey, family-recipe Mexican chow (tacos, flautas) plus sangria & beer.
86 locals recommend
Lola's Mexican Cuisine
2030 East 4th Street
86 locals recommend
Fiesta like, bright digs for homey, family-recipe Mexican chow (tacos, flautas) plus sangria & beer.
Creative Southern eatery plating an all-day menu in a circa-1920s Craftsman bungalow.
154 locals recommend
The Attic
3441 E Broadway
154 locals recommend
Creative Southern eatery plating an all-day menu in a circa-1920s Craftsman bungalow.
Bustling cafe serving coffee & homestyle breakfast & lunch options, including vegetarian dishes.
58 locals recommend
Coffee Cup Cafe
3734 E 4th St
58 locals recommend
Bustling cafe serving coffee & homestyle breakfast & lunch options, including vegetarian dishes.
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
119 locals recommend
Yard House
401 Shoreline Village Drive
119 locals recommend
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
Hip, casual spot for American fare including burgers & flatbreads, along with classic cocktails.
103 locals recommend
Saint & Second
4828 2nd St
103 locals recommend
Hip, casual spot for American fare including burgers & flatbreads, along with classic cocktails.
Marriott-based New American dining with craft beer & cocktails in sleek, stylish digs with a patio.
50 locals recommend
James Republic
500 E 1st St
50 locals recommend
Marriott-based New American dining with craft beer & cocktails in sleek, stylish digs with a patio.
Local soul food chain serving signature chicken & waffles, Southern sides & more in a casual space.
35 locals recommend
Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles
Alamitos Avenue
35 locals recommend
Local soul food chain serving signature chicken & waffles, Southern sides & more in a casual space.
Hip, industrial-chic eatery offering house-smoked beef, pork & fish, plus craft beers.
55 locals recommend
Beachwood BBQ and Brewing
210 E 3rd St
55 locals recommend
Hip, industrial-chic eatery offering house-smoked beef, pork & fish, plus craft beers.
Rustic gastropub with many craft beers, updated American eats & servers in "school girl" uniforms.
57 locals recommend
Congregation Ale House Long Beach Chapter
201 East Broadway
57 locals recommend
Rustic gastropub with many craft beers, updated American eats & servers in "school girl" uniforms.
Great breakfast tacos and all around reasonably priced Mexican cuisine.
34 locals recommend
Hole Mole
1327 E 4th St
34 locals recommend
Great breakfast tacos and all around reasonably priced Mexican cuisine.
Great Thai. Authentic
18 locals recommend
Bangkok Thai Cuisine
3426 E 4th St
18 locals recommend
Great Thai. Authentic
Authentic flavors of Thai food. Specialize in the northern Thailand style of cooking, and our recipes come straight from Thailand and Laos.
14 locals recommend
Elephant Thai kitchen
2087 Long Beach Blvd
14 locals recommend
Authentic flavors of Thai food. Specialize in the northern Thailand style of cooking, and our recipes come straight from Thailand and Laos.
Japanese fusion restaurants, with unique and wonderful cuisine which is created from the finest ingredients. Fun & friendly atmosphere .
30 locals recommend
Octopus Japanese Restaurant
30 locals recommend
Japanese fusion restaurants, with unique and wonderful cuisine which is created from the finest ingredients. Fun & friendly atmosphere .
Delicious Greek salads and gyros.
37 locals recommend
George's Greek Cafe
5252 Faculty Ave
37 locals recommend
Delicious Greek salads and gyros.
Traditional Alsatian dishes are presented with seasonal flair & European wines in a chic setting.
7 locals recommend
PigBurd
743 E 4th St
7 locals recommend
Traditional Alsatian dishes are presented with seasonal flair & European wines in a chic setting.

Drinks & Nightlife

Art deco hotel bar/eatery offering New American fare & city views, plus music & dancing on weekends.
38 locals recommend
The Sky Room
210 East Ocean Boulevard
38 locals recommend
Art deco hotel bar/eatery offering New American fare & city views, plus music & dancing on weekends.
This buzzing pub served up a wide range of craft beers, plus burgers & wood-fired pizzas.
72 locals recommend
Simmzy's
5271 2nd St
72 locals recommend
This buzzing pub served up a wide range of craft beers, plus burgers & wood-fired pizzas.
Hip gastropub in a former bank building with high ceilings & chandeliers offers bar food & drinks.
81 locals recommend
The Federal Long Beach
81 locals recommend
Hip gastropub in a former bank building with high ceilings & chandeliers offers bar food & drinks.
This homey mainstay with wines & beers to taste or purchase also serves flatbread & appetizers.
59 locals recommend
District Wine
144 Linden Ave
59 locals recommend
This homey mainstay with wines & beers to taste or purchase also serves flatbread & appetizers.
Sevilla Nightclub has an Intimate Ambiance, Roomy Dance Floor, VIP Bottle Service Amenities, a Plush Lounge area, and a Full Tapas Menu to choose from, delivering a unique atmosphere and the best in DJ and Live Entertainment.
61 locals recommend
Cafe Sevilla of Long Beach
140 Pine Ave
61 locals recommend
Sevilla Nightclub has an Intimate Ambiance, Roomy Dance Floor, VIP Bottle Service Amenities, a Plush Lounge area, and a Full Tapas Menu to choose from, delivering a unique atmosphere and the best in DJ and Live Entertainment.
Vibrant Cuban restaurant & bar with some outdoor seating & an adjacent nightclub.
7 locals recommend
Cuban Pete's Mojito Lounge
245 Pine Avenue
7 locals recommend
Vibrant Cuban restaurant & bar with some outdoor seating & an adjacent nightclub.
Gay, lesbian & transgender nightclub with a chic lounge area, karaoke, pool & weekly drag shows.
12 locals recommend
Executive Suite
3428 Pacific Coast Hwy
12 locals recommend
Gay, lesbian & transgender nightclub with a chic lounge area, karaoke, pool & weekly drag shows.
Art lines the walls of this convivial combination wine bar/shop featuring small plates & live music.
38 locals recommend
Vine
2142 E 4th St
38 locals recommend
Art lines the walls of this convivial combination wine bar/shop featuring small plates & live music.
Serving a menu of small-batch whiskeys, draft beer & American bar bites in an over-the-top setting.
77 locals recommend
The Blind Donkey
149 Linden Ave
77 locals recommend
Serving a menu of small-batch whiskeys, draft beer & American bar bites in an over-the-top setting.
Warmly decorated sports bar offering American grub, lots of beer on tap, TVs & a back patio.
23 locals recommend
EJ's Pub - Bixby Knolls
4306 Atlantic Ave
23 locals recommend
Warmly decorated sports bar offering American grub, lots of beer on tap, TVs & a back patio.
Swanky venue with hardwood floors & cabaret-style tables featuring live jazz & cocktails.
27 locals recommend
Harvelle's Long Beach
201 E Broadway
27 locals recommend
Swanky venue with hardwood floors & cabaret-style tables featuring live jazz & cocktails.