Guidebook for Long Beach
Everything Else
The night life/dining/shopping strip about a mile to the east down Ocean. Rather cute with access to the beach and Naples Island, which is a nice walk especially during the Christmas season when residents really do-up their houses.
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Belmont Shore
The night life/dining/shopping strip about a mile to the east down Ocean. Rather cute with access to the beach and Naples Island, which is a nice walk especially during the Christmas season when residents really do-up their houses.
The dining and entertainment district of downtown. You WILL find plenty of places to enjoy: bars, restaurants and clubs are thick as thieves, and it's adjacent to the Convention Center. Very busy on weekends
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Downtown Core
The dining and entertainment district of downtown. You WILL find plenty of places to enjoy: bars, restaurants and clubs are thick as thieves, and it's adjacent to the Convention Center. Very busy on weekends
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent Spanish tapas, sangria etc. in a dark, intimate atmosphere. Notably the kitchen is normally open until 1 AM on weekends but check to make sure. Live music on the weekends
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Cafe Sevilla of Long Beach
140 Pine AveExcellent Spanish tapas, sangria etc. in a dark, intimate atmosphere. Notably the kitchen is normally open until 1 AM on weekends but check to make sure. Live music on the weekends
Food Scene
Fine steakhouse within walking distance: extensive wine list, elegant mahogany paneled ambience.
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555 East American Steakhouse
555 E Ocean BlvdFine steakhouse within walking distance: extensive wine list, elegant mahogany paneled ambience.
Brewpub at the base of the Belmont Pier boasting great views of the bay featuring a semi-enclosed patio and inside seating. The place offers a delicious, imaginative menu and craft beers brewed here along with a full bar tended by Joe or Mike, two of the best. Tell them Sean sent you ;-)
Mr. Blackwell, the brewmaster creates our all-time favorite pale ale: crisp, refreshing, balanced and flavorful without being uber-hoppy! Which to me is a plus. Long Beach Crude may be the perfect stout/porter: rich chocolate and coffee flavors without excess syrupy sweetness. And not to worry he does fine blonde and red ales including the famous strawberry blonde.
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Belmont Brewing
25 39th PlBrewpub at the base of the Belmont Pier boasting great views of the bay featuring a semi-enclosed patio and inside seating. The place offers a delicious, imaginative menu and craft beers brewed here along with a full bar tended by Joe or Mike, two of the best. Tell them Sean sent you ;-)
Mr. Blackwell, the brewmaster creates our all-time favorite pale ale: crisp, refreshing, balanced and flavorful without being uber-hoppy! Which to me is a plus. Long Beach Crude may be the perfect stout/porter: rich chocolate and coffee flavors without excess syrupy sweetness. And not to worry he does fine blonde and red ales including the famous strawberry blonde.
"Designer" continental menu, good wine list, somewhat pricey but worth it we think.
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Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 2nd St"Designer" continental menu, good wine list, somewhat pricey but worth it we think.
Delightful imaginative Italian, interesting atmosphere, service has always been good, decent wine list. Temporarily closed and we REALLY hope they open again soon!
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Cafe Piccolo
3222 E BroadwayDelightful imaginative Italian, interesting atmosphere, service has always been good, decent wine list. Temporarily closed and we REALLY hope they open again soon!
Top-notch seafood of all varieties, prepared any way you want with a full bar and excellent wine list. One of our favorite goto places for fish!
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King's Fish House
100 W BroadwayTop-notch seafood of all varieties, prepared any way you want with a full bar and excellent wine list. One of our favorite goto places for fish!
Located at the marina in Shoreline Village, Parkers presents a fine dining menu and comprehensive beverage selection in a somewhat swanky setting. On the second level the Queensview Steakhouse offers decent steaks, chops etc. though in somewhat small portions; you're really paying for the view which is great.
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Parkers' Lighthouse
435 Shoreline Village DriveLocated at the marina in Shoreline Village, Parkers presents a fine dining menu and comprehensive beverage selection in a somewhat swanky setting. On the second level the Queensview Steakhouse offers decent steaks, chops etc. though in somewhat small portions; you're really paying for the view which is great.
Next door to the Yard House with the same marina view but serving Mexican/American favs, with great margaritas of course. Same comments apply.
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Tequila Jack's Restaurant and Cantina
407 Shoreline Village DrNext door to the Yard House with the same marina view but serving Mexican/American favs, with great margaritas of course. Same comments apply.
High end-ish sports bar serving New American fare with a great view of the marina "fishbowl" as locals call it. Their wrinkle is some 100+ beers on tap so it's virtually impossible to NOT find one you like, AND the infamous 36" tall "yard of beer". Walking distance from the house. Service is generally good but can be spotty at peak times.
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Yard House
401 Shoreline Village DriveHigh end-ish sports bar serving New American fare with a great view of the marina "fishbowl" as locals call it. Their wrinkle is some 100+ beers on tap so it's virtually impossible to NOT find one you like, AND the infamous 36" tall "yard of beer". Walking distance from the house. Service is generally good but can be spotty at peak times.
Ellies is a favorite of ours for delicious, reasonable comfort food and a nice wine list. They say Italian but we'd say there is some variation. Just two blocks north of the house, it makes a delightful first meal upon arrival! Serving until 10 pm, and 11 on weekends though call to make sure if it's close to closing.
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Ellie's
204 Orange AveEllies is a favorite of ours for delicious, reasonable comfort food and a nice wine list. They say Italian but we'd say there is some variation. Just two blocks north of the house, it makes a delightful first meal upon arrival! Serving until 10 pm, and 11 on weekends though call to make sure if it's close to closing.
L'Opera Italian Restaurant
101 Pine AveElegant Italian place on Pine Ave. at First St.
Excellent Spanish tapas, sangria etc. in a dark, intimate atmosphere. Notably the kitchen is normally open until 1 AM on weekends but check to make sure. Live music on the weekends
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Cafe Sevilla of Long Beach
140 Pine AveExcellent Spanish tapas, sangria etc. in a dark, intimate atmosphere. Notably the kitchen is normally open until 1 AM on weekends but check to make sure. Live music on the weekends
Modern Taverna on the cute Belmont Shore strip serving classic American comfort food in an intimate space. Always busy so call and reserve early. Kitty-corner from Saint and Second another of our faves. Outstanding menu
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Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StModern Taverna on the cute Belmont Shore strip serving classic American comfort food in an intimate space. Always busy so call and reserve early. Kitty-corner from Saint and Second another of our faves. Outstanding menu
Hip, casual spot on the cute Belmont Shore strip serving imaginative American comfort food and classic cocktails in a cool space; the upstairs bar serves the full menu and is a delightful hang during summer. Generally busy so call and reserve early. Kitty-corner from Nicks on Second, another of our faves. Outstanding menu
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Saint & Second
4828 2nd StHip, casual spot on the cute Belmont Shore strip serving imaginative American comfort food and classic cocktails in a cool space; the upstairs bar serves the full menu and is a delightful hang during summer. Generally busy so call and reserve early. Kitty-corner from Nicks on Second, another of our faves. Outstanding menu
Outstanding breakfast spot, an easy walk from the house. Generally pretty busy
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The Breakfast Bar
70 Atlantic AveOutstanding breakfast spot, an easy walk from the house. Generally pretty busy
The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayOutstanding breakfast 'till 2 PM
Humble, old-school breakfast place with sunny sidewalk and indoor seating. "Locally World Famous Home of The Weasel" as they proclaim. Always busy
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Chuck's Coffee Shop
4120 E Ocean BlvdHumble, old-school breakfast place with sunny sidewalk and indoor seating. "Locally World Famous Home of The Weasel" as they proclaim. Always busy
Great breakfast and lunch plus a bar and outdoor patio seating, open 'till 3. An easy 7 block walk at Bixby Park
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Park Pantry
2104 E BroadwayGreat breakfast and lunch plus a bar and outdoor patio seating, open 'till 3. An easy 7 block walk at Bixby Park
Upbeat tavern on the Retro Row strip of 4th St. with inside and sidewalk seating, serving classic comfort foods, vegan dishes and drinks. Close Monday and Tuesday
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The Social List
2105 E 4th StUpbeat tavern on the Retro Row strip of 4th St. with inside and sidewalk seating, serving classic comfort foods, vegan dishes and drinks. Close Monday and Tuesday
Delightful, innovative Latin menu on the Retro Row strip of 4th St. with inside and sidewalk seating
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Lolas Mexican Cuisine - Atlantic Ave
4140 Atlantic AveDelightful, innovative Latin menu on the Retro Row strip of 4th St. with inside and sidewalk seating
Romantic, intimate, space featuring somewhat higher-end Italian just east of Belmont Shore. Cool private basement tables, decent wine list.
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Nico's Restaurant
5760 2nd StRomantic, intimate, space featuring somewhat higher-end Italian just east of Belmont Shore. Cool private basement tables, decent wine list.
Entertainment & Activities
Kayaking on Alamitos Bay; paddle the canals of Naples Island! Enjoy a burger before or after. Rather reasonable last time we did it but check first.
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Alfredo's Beach Club
Kayaking on Alamitos Bay; paddle the canals of Naples Island! Enjoy a burger before or after. Rather reasonable last time we did it but check first.
A recent, stylish and comfortable update of a classic '40s Art Deco theater, featuring variously: obscure, semi-mainstream, major-release and artsy films, with the obligatory midnight-ish showing of Rocky Horror complete with costumed, enthusiastic local audience participation.
A wine bar and coffee shop flank it and the beverages are allowed inside.
It's directly across the street from Lolas, a delightful medium-brow Mexican place serving unique dishes you will not find at the run-of-the-mill Mex restaurant. The Social List (gastropub), Number Nine (Cambodian) and others are a stones throw away along what's called "Retro Row", along with a bunch of vintage shops.
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Art Theatre of Long Beach
2025 E 4th StA recent, stylish and comfortable update of a classic '40s Art Deco theater, featuring variously: obscure, semi-mainstream, major-release and artsy films, with the obligatory midnight-ish showing of Rocky Horror complete with costumed, enthusiastic local audience participation.
A wine bar and coffee shop flank it and the beverages are allowed inside.
It's directly across the street from Lolas, a delightful medium-brow Mexican place serving unique dishes you will not find at the run-of-the-mill Mex restaurant. The Social List (gastropub), Number Nine (Cambodian) and others are a stones throw away along what's called "Retro Row", along with a bunch of vintage shops.
Parks & Nature
Long Beach boasts a vast park system, reputedly among the best in America; Bixby (AKA Bluff) Park is the closest to the house. Google "Long Beach parks" for some others.
Free, donation-based yoga sessions are offered at Bixby and are very popular, taking over the ocean (south) side from 1100-1200 every day and 1800-1900 weekdays March through November, Yogalutionmovement.com
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Bixby Park
130 Cherry AveLong Beach boasts a vast park system, reputedly among the best in America; Bixby (AKA Bluff) Park is the closest to the house. Google "Long Beach parks" for some others.
Free, donation-based yoga sessions are offered at Bixby and are very popular, taking over the ocean (south) side from 1100-1200 every day and 1800-1900 weekdays March through November, Yogalutionmovement.com
Essentials
Small, close stop for forgotten essentials open 24 hours. A bit seedy outside but fine inside the store, be prepared.
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7-Eleven
225 Orange AveSmall, close stop for forgotten essentials open 24 hours. A bit seedy outside but fine inside the store, be prepared.
Ralphs
2930 E 4th StMedium-sized supermarket near Retro Row
New fully stocked supermarket, closest to the house. Rooftop parking off Atlantic Ave. at Broadway
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Vons
600 E BroadwayNew fully stocked supermarket, closest to the house. Rooftop parking off Atlantic Ave. at Broadway
Arts & Culture
The Terrace Theater at 300 Ocean Bl. is home of the Long Beach Symphony and also hosts a wide spectrum of visiting artists. Part of the Convention Center complex.
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Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean BlvdThe Terrace Theater at 300 Ocean Bl. is home of the Long Beach Symphony and also hosts a wide spectrum of visiting artists. Part of the Convention Center complex.
Adjacent to "The Pyramid" on the Cal. State University campus, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Center hosts major acts throughout the year. carpenterarts.org
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Carpenter Performing Arts Center
6200 E Atherton StAdjacent to "The Pyramid" on the Cal. State University campus, the Richard and Karen Carpenter Center hosts major acts throughout the year. carpenterarts.org
Delightful little afternoon outing walking distance from the house.
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Μουσείο Λατινοαμερικανικής Τέχνης
628 Alamitos AveDelightful little afternoon outing walking distance from the house.
Marvelous, generally quiet small museum with rotating exhibits. Claires Restaurant offers a dramatic view of the bay, especially at sunset. Free admission to the museum on Friday, check to make sure first.
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Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdMarvelous, generally quiet small museum with rotating exhibits. Claires Restaurant offers a dramatic view of the bay, especially at sunset. Free admission to the museum on Friday, check to make sure first.