Food Scene
Babette Bakery
1404 Atlantic AveExcellent baked goods from a local business.
Convenient location. OK food. Proximity to the house means this is a 2 minute walk from the front door.
Loaded Cafe Restaurants Long Beach
1101 CA-1Convenient location. OK food. Proximity to the house means this is a 2 minute walk from the front door.
Best brewery and location in Long Beach. Excellent food and service as well.
116 locals recommend
Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach
110 N Marina DrBest brewery and location in Long Beach. Excellent food and service as well.
Claire's At The Museum
Brunch at the Museum!
Delius Restaurant
2951 Cherry AveExcellent food, reservation recommended.
Best lamb chops in the city and here. Excellent vegetarian choices as well.
37 locals recommend
George's Greek Cafe
5252 Faculty AveBest lamb chops in the city and here. Excellent vegetarian choices as well.
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
144 Pine AveBe sure to check out the rooftop deck.
Great food, amazing views of the bay. Dress to impress as the bellhop will be wearing a suit!
38 locals recommend
The Sky Room
210 East Ocean BoulevardGreat food, amazing views of the bay. Dress to impress as the bellhop will be wearing a suit!
Sightseeing
#1 Thing to Do on Tripadvisor for a reason. I recommend the historic tours. Parking will run you ~$15 and another $15/person for admission.
624 locals recommend
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Hwy#1 Thing to Do on Tripadvisor for a reason. I recommend the historic tours. Parking will run you ~$15 and another $15/person for admission.
Free parking and free tours. A great place to explore the history of SoCal.
31 locals recommend
Rancho Los Alamitos
6400 E Bixby Hill RdFree parking and free tours. A great place to explore the history of SoCal.
Lions Lighthouse
200 Aquarium WayOnly paid parking is available. I like to ride a bicycle here.
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayBest aquarium, ever.
Hill Top Park
Hill Top ParkFree parking and a great view of SoCal spread out in front of you.
Parks & Nature
Bluff Park Walk
2800-2998 E Ocean BlvdMy favorite beachside park
Paid parking only. Check hours before going as they vary. A beautiful spot for photos.
57 locals recommend
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Earl Warren DrivePaid parking only. Check hours before going as they vary. A beautiful spot for photos.
Essentials
Smart & Final Extra!
644 Redondo Ave1250 Pacific Coast Hwy
1250 East Pacific Coast HighwayCVS Pharmacy - also blue bicycle rentals on the curb in front
Drinks & Nightlife
Good eats and great beer. Beach front location is unique in the city.
102 locals recommend
Belmont Brewing
25 39th PlGood eats and great beer. Beach front location is unique in the city.
Excellent smoked meats, excellent beer. A short Uber ride from the house.
55 locals recommend
Beachwood BBQ and Brewing
210 E 3rd StExcellent smoked meats, excellent beer. A short Uber ride from the house.
Roxanne's
1115 East Wardlow RoadThere is a secret speakeasy here
Getting Around
Pacific Coast Hwy Station
Blue Line station which connects into downtown Los Angeles
PCH & Orange SE station
Bus stop, Stop ID: 1667
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Marina Pacifica 12
6346 Pacific Coast HwyBest theater in the area
Regal Edwards Long Beach & IMAX
7501 Carson Blvd