Food scene
Bixby Knolls is full of outstanding restaurant options. Listed here are just a few within walking distance. See more at: https://bixbyknollsinfo.com/dining/
EJ's Pub - Bixby Knolls
4306 Atlantic AveOur local Irish Sports Pub
https://ejspubbk.com/
German restaurant operated by Germans! Excellent entrees, German beers, you can even get a boot! Great patio.
13 locals recommend
Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden
4020 Atlantic AveGerman restaurant operated by Germans! Excellent entrees, German beers, you can even get a boot! Great patio.
House made pastas, excellent seasonal salads, wood fired fish and meats.
https://www.woodsalt.com/
7 locals recommend
Wood & Salt Tavern
4262 Atlantic AvenueHouse made pastas, excellent seasonal salads, wood fired fish and meats.
https://www.woodsalt.com/
The best Ramen in SoCal!
https://hironori.com/long-beach-ramen
29 locals recommend
HiroNori Craft Ramen
610 E Carson StThe best Ramen in SoCal!
https://hironori.com/long-beach-ramen
Modern take on traditional Mexican recipes. The best salsa verde you'll ever try, excellent house margaritas!
https://lolasmexicancuisine.com/
27 locals recommend
Lolas Mexican Cuisine - Atlantic Ave
4140 Atlantic AveModern take on traditional Mexican recipes. The best salsa verde you'll ever try, excellent house margaritas!
https://lolasmexicancuisine.com/
Great happy hour, full bar, lots of TVs showing the games.
http://knollsrestaurant.com/
9 locals recommend
Knolls Restaurant
4354 Atlantic AveGreat happy hour, full bar, lots of TVs showing the games.
http://knollsrestaurant.com/
New York style pizza, among the best in California!
https://www.toasttab.com/thunderbolt-pizza/v3/?mode=fulfillment
Thunderbolt Pizza
4085 Atlantic AvenueNew York style pizza, among the best in California!
https://www.toasttab.com/thunderbolt-pizza/v3/?mode=fulfillment
Bagels, breakfast sandwiches, lunch, excellent!
https://www.cccbixbyknolls.com/
Cassidy's Corner Cafe-Bixby Knolls
3846 Atlantic AveBagels, breakfast sandwiches, lunch, excellent!
https://www.cccbixbyknolls.com/
MeeMa’s is a place where mouthwatering food, high quality service and sentimental nostalgia collide. Come enjoy a meal like you’ve never had before, at a familiar place you’ve eaten at countless times. We offer classic Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch dishes, crafted by MeeMa.
http://meemas.net
MeeMa's
4276 Atlantic AvenueMeeMa’s is a place where mouthwatering food, high quality service and sentimental nostalgia collide. Come enjoy a meal like you’ve never had before, at a familiar place you’ve eaten at countless times. We offer classic Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch dishes, crafted by MeeMa.
http://meemas.net
Our outdoor urban eatery made from shipping containers. A great place to sample food and drinks, and to get to know your neighbors.
https://steelcraftlb.com/steelcraft-long-beach/
73 locals recommend
Steelcraft
12900 S Euclid StOur outdoor urban eatery made from shipping containers. A great place to sample food and drinks, and to get to know your neighbors.
https://steelcraftlb.com/steelcraft-long-beach/
Sushi Nikkei is Bixby Knolls' very own Michelin listed, Peruvian influenced sushi restaurant. Simply some of the best sushi you will ever try.
Sushi Nikkei
3819 Atlantic AvenueSushi Nikkei is Bixby Knolls' very own Michelin listed, Peruvian influenced sushi restaurant. Simply some of the best sushi you will ever try.
Coffee and Desert
Fantastic local coffee shop and one of our Bixby Knolls neighbors! This and many food/drink options at Steelcraft on Long Beach Blvd. A 15 minute walk or quick drive (they have parking).
https://steelheadcoffee.square.site/
29 locals recommend
Steelhead Coffee
1208 E Wardlow RdFantastic local coffee shop and one of our Bixby Knolls neighbors! This and many food/drink options at Steelcraft on Long Beach Blvd. A 15 minute walk or quick drive (they have parking).
https://steelheadcoffee.square.site/
Divine locally made ice cream. They'll let you sample as many as you like, make sure you try Cashew Fennel Chip!
https://longbeachcreamery.com/
16 locals recommend
Long Beach Creamery
4141 Long Beach BlvdDivine locally made ice cream. They'll let you sample as many as you like, make sure you try Cashew Fennel Chip!
https://longbeachcreamery.com/
Bixby Joe Coffee & Tea
4245 Atlantic AvenueGreat coffee shop, one of the closest options.
Sightseeing
Look familiar? It may have been based in Chicago, but the iconic home of Ferris Bueller is right here in the Virginia Country Club neighborhood! (please remain on the sidewalk, people live here!)
4160 Country Club Dr
4160 North Country Club DriveLook familiar? It may have been based in Chicago, but the iconic home of Ferris Bueller is right here in the Virginia Country Club neighborhood! (please remain on the sidewalk, people live here!)
Just down the street from Ferris is another iconic filming location. You may recognize this historic mansion from Donnie Darko or Weird Science!
4229 Country Club Dr
4229 North Country Club DriveJust down the street from Ferris is another iconic filming location. You may recognize this historic mansion from Donnie Darko or Weird Science!
The Rancho was carved from the original Spanish land grant, and once encompassed land that now makes up all of Long Beach, Signal Hill, and much of Cerritos. The preserved, historic ranch buildings date back to the 1840's, and are now a museum to Long Beach and California history. A must see for history buffs or those who just want to see a beautiful place.
https://www.rancholoscerritos.org/
18 locals recommend
Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia RdThe Rancho was carved from the original Spanish land grant, and once encompassed land that now makes up all of Long Beach, Signal Hill, and much of Cerritos. The preserved, historic ranch buildings date back to the 1840's, and are now a museum to Long Beach and California history. A must see for history buffs or those who just want to see a beautiful place.
https://www.rancholoscerritos.org/
Neighborhoods
2nd Street in Belmont Shore has many restaurant and shopping options. Belmont Shore is also at the ocean with some great views.
236 locals recommend
Belmont Shore
2nd Street in Belmont Shore has many restaurant and shopping options. Belmont Shore is also at the ocean with some great views.
Downtown LBC is just a quick drive down Atlantic. When you get to the end, you're there! Downtown is where you will find many hotels, restaurants, and attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific (better than Monterrey!), Harbor tours, the Convention Center, and more.
67 locals recommend
Downtown
Downtown LBC is just a quick drive down Atlantic. When you get to the end, you're there! Downtown is where you will find many hotels, restaurants, and attractions like the Aquarium of the Pacific (better than Monterrey!), Harbor tours, the Convention Center, and more.
4th Street roughly between Walnut and Temple is home to restaurants, bars, quirky shops and quirkier people. Retro Row has a great Bohemian vibe.
http://retrorowlb.com/
45 locals recommend
4th Street Corridor
4th Street roughly between Walnut and Temple is home to restaurants, bars, quirky shops and quirkier people. Retro Row has a great Bohemian vibe.
http://retrorowlb.com/
Our neighborhood. A real neighborhood where people say hi and the neighbors help each other out. We've tried to list some great things to see and do, but for even more please visit https://bixbyknollsinfo.com/
27 locals recommend
Bixby Knolls
Our neighborhood. A real neighborhood where people say hi and the neighbors help each other out. We've tried to list some great things to see and do, but for even more please visit https://bixbyknollsinfo.com/
Traveler advice
Getting around
Try the Train.
LA is known for our car culture, but did you know that we have the largest bus system in the US? Long Beach and LA are also home to one of the most heavily traveled rail lines in the US, the Metro "A" (formerly Blue) line. If you have time, park at one of the nearby A line stations and take it for a day of exploring downtown Los Angeles. http://www.metro.net for more information.
Customs and culture
Long Beach is Friendly
Long Beach used to be known as Iowa of the West because of our no-nonsense, friendly people. That ethic remains today. You'll find Long Beach friendly and welcoming. Say hi!
What to pack
It Gets Cold
Long Beach is a Pacific coastal city, and although we enjoy mostly sunny skies, it does get cold here. The nighttime winter temps can get into the upper 30's F/3 C, and even in the summer it can be windy and chilly at night. Bring a jacket if you'll be out after dark or you'll end up buying one!
Don't miss
First Friday's Art Walk
If you are here on the first Friday of the month, make sure to check out First Fridays on Atlantic. Each month shops stay open late, street vendors line Atlantic, activities are available for the family, and the community turns out to support each other and have a great time.
https://bixbyknollsinfo.com/events/first-fridays/