Sightseeing
Great day trip to explore California sea life. Very well organized and expansive. Make sure you catch a Sea Lion show and try out the Sting Ray touch pool.
805 locals recommend
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayGreat day trip to explore California sea life. Very well organized and expansive. Make sure you catch a Sea Lion show and try out the Sting Ray touch pool.
Check out the historic Queen Mar, which has many holiday events as well
13 locals recommend
Queen Mary
Check out the historic Queen Mar, which has many holiday events as well
Nice area for a little shopping and to catch a movie at the theater. Plenty of restaurants on the boardwalk across the street.
246 locals recommend
The Pike Outlets
95 S Pine AveNice area for a little shopping and to catch a movie at the theater. Plenty of restaurants on the boardwalk across the street.
Bixby Knolls
local area with lots of restaurants and coffee shops.
Food scene
Long Beach Beer Lab
518 W Willow StAmazing local brewery and bakery. Hazy IPA all the way !
Ramen Hub & Poke
3900 Atlantic AveMmmmmm yummy ramen.
Phở Long Beach
511 W Willow StSimple Pho joint, very typical and very delicious.
German beer and Wurst! must try the Pate and warm pretzel.
13 locals recommend
Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden
4020 Atlantic AveGerman beer and Wurst! must try the Pate and warm pretzel.
Guadalupe's Grill
3431 Pacific PlJust around the corner Mexican food. Super nice people and great lunch specials.
Fancy some carnitas? Best I've had so far and make sure to get a side of crack salsa.
27 locals recommend
Lolas Mexican Cuisine - Atlantic Ave
4140 Atlantic AveFancy some carnitas? Best I've had so far and make sure to get a side of crack salsa.
Huge area with great food selections and some shopping. The food hall is constantly changing. This used to be the McDouglas airplane factory.
16 locals recommend
Long Beach Exchange
4218 Atlantic AvenueHuge area with great food selections and some shopping. The food hall is constantly changing. This used to be the McDouglas airplane factory.
Neighborhoods
Cute neighborhood to walk around. Lots of restaurants and independent shopping.
236 locals recommend
Belmont Shore
Cute neighborhood to walk around. Lots of restaurants and independent shopping.
Naples Canal
Naples CanalRent kayaks and spend some time around the canals.
Traveler advice
Getting around
A/ Blue line will take you everywhere.
The A/ Blue line stop is a block away and you can get to downtown Long Beach or Downtown LA. Hollywood is accessible with one transfer.
What to pack
Two seasons
Be sure to pack shorts, flip flops, and bathing suit for the day time.
Night time Long Beach temperature can be a little chilly. Have a light jacket handy.