Long Beach Guidebook
WHERE TO EAT

Hole Mole
Great breakfast tacos and all around reasonably priced. Burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas highly recommended.

Crazy Creole Cafe
Genuine Creole cooking. I love the gumbo here and the chef is passionate about his creations. They also deliver typically it's his sweet wife who brings the food.

Elephant Thai Kitchen
Authentic flavors of Thai food. Specialize in the northern Thailand Great food, excellent service and good for families with young kids.


Congregation Ale House Long Beach Chapter
Good spot for bar food and beer. They have a full bar but the beer is so good. Servers in "school girl" uniforms.


Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
Local soul food chain serving signature chicken & waffles, Southern sides & more in a casual space.

James Republic
Amazing craft cocktails, house made bitters and infusions. A great variety of appetizers. Great space and excellent service!

Saint & Second
Beautiful interior, great selection of beer, and delicious food. Burgers & flatbreads, along with classic cocktails.

Yard House
High-end sports-bar good food, great service, perfect bar. as well an extensive list of draft beers.

Coffee Cup Cafe
Bustling cafe serving coffee & homestyle breakfast & lunch options, including vegetarian dishes.

The Attic
The atmosphere of this place is great. Very good menu and quality of service. Perfect for going for brunch or dinner.

Portfolio Coffeehouse LLC
Great place to study, work and of course get coffee. They offer sandwiches, salads & pastry. Live music on the weekends.

Open Sesame
Popular destination for grilled kebabs & other Lebanese specialties, served in a funky setting.

Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
Classic American comfort food in an intimate space. Everything from decor, staff, food, and drinks is excellent.

Octopus Japanese Restaurant
Japanese fusion restaurants, with unique and wonderful cuisine which is created from the finest ingredients. Fun & friendly atmosphere .

Octopus Japanese Restaurant
Japanese fusion restaurants, with unique and wonderful cuisine which is created from the finest ingredients. Fun & friendly atmosphere .

Octopus Japanese Restaurant
Japanese fusion restaurants, with unique and wonderful cuisine which is created from the finest ingredients. Fun & friendly atmosphere .
HANG OUT, SHOP & STUFF

East Village
The East Village is filled with diverse shops, from bikes to jewelry, to Art, and vintage clothing , and some awesome small boutiques.

Long Beach Antique Market
Monthly open-air flea market offers 800+ vendors selling antiques, collectibles & vintage clothing.

Long Beach Towne Center
Long Beach Towne Center in Long Beach, California offers 65 stores, plus a movie theater & summer concerts.

The Pike Outlets
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.

Shoreline Village Drive
Charming shopping village features colorful boardwalk shops & restaurants amid scenic harbor views. You can dine, shop and have lots of fun.

East 4th Street
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!

Long Beach Bike Share
500 Bikes. 50 Stations. Endless Possibilities. Ride around Long Beach. With the mobile app, you can always find a bike near you.

The Queen Mary
The Queen Mary is a must visit if you're ever in Long Beach. There is so much to do here, from their restaurants and bars to the shopping and just roaming around the ship. It is such fun to explore on deck and throughout the ship as it offers some really amazing views of Long Beach.


Aquarium of the Pacific
With lots of exhibits both inside and out, it is fun to explore this aquarium. There are fishes, sharks, and other aquatic animals and they have birds as well. Good for families with children.

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
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.

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center
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.
DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE

EJ Malloy's - Los Altos
Sports bar offering standard Irish Pub food. The Fish & Chips is out of this world. Service is above average and then some.

Harvelle's Long Beach
Swanky venue with hardwood floors & cabaret-style tables featuring live jazz & cocktails.


4th Street Vine
Wine bar/shop. Warm, social atmosphere with one of the best beer and wine selections anywhere. Great local music most nights.

Executive Suite
Gay, lesbian & transgender nightclub with a chic lounge area, karaoke, pool & weekly drag shows.

Sevilla Nightclub of Long Beach
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.


The Federal Long Beach
Very cool bar. It is in a great location inside of what used to be a bank. Decent food and interesting selection of beers.

Simmzy's
Probably the best place on the Shore for craft beer on tap and quality gastropub food like burgers and wood-fired pizzas.
PARKS & NATURE

Bluff Park
Beautiful place to get a workout. The beach is very clean and there is not tons of people all over. It is very common to see the locals running/walking, playing with their dogs, or out with their families. They've got a pedestrian walk along the entire length of the beach, and people rollerblade/bike or jog along the path.

Aqualink - Alamitos Bay Landing
Whether you choose the AquaBus or the AquaLink, you’ll get a new perspective on the coastline. The downtown skyline glitters, the marinas and waterfront homes sparkle. The massive scale of the Queen Mary is impressive when sailing up to it on a small boat.

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
The Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden is a Japanese garden encompassing 1.3 acres on the campus of California State University. It was dedicated in 1981. Very beautiful and calming place to relax on campus. Great place to destress!
ARTS & CULTURE

Long Beach Museum of Art
The LBMA offers diverse and compelling exhibitions. The Museum’s permanent collection has over 3,200 works encompassing 300 years of American & European art.

Long Beach Playhouse
The Long Beach Playhouse was established in 1929. This intimate performing arts venue is a landmark in Long Beach and showcases plays throughout the year.

Art Theatre of Long Beach
It is the oldest operating single screen house in Long Beach. Restored in 1920's, the Art Theatre is the perfect destination for memorable evening.

Rancho Los Alamitos
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.

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
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.

Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
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.