Guidebook for Belmont Shore/Long Beach
Food Scene
Wonderful food and service - fine dining
149 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StWonderful food and service - fine dining
Saint & Second
4828 2nd StRooftop deck
Roe Seafood
5374 2nd StFresh Seafood, love the ceviche and poke.
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StGreat Middle Eastern/Lebanese food.
Cafe Gazelle
191 La Verne AveCozy atmosphere, authentic Italian!
Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach
110 N Marina DrViews cannot be beat!
Small, seasonal plates, everything delicious!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taste wine-beer-kitchen
3506 E BroadwaySmall, seasonal plates, everything delicious!
For fantastic Southern Italian food in Long Beach, look no further than Ellie's! Great outdoor seating too!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ellie's
204 Orange AveFor fantastic Southern Italian food in Long Beach, look no further than Ellie's! Great outdoor seating too!
Hip, modern coffeehouse with Italian staples. My favorite for coffee and breakfast!
Walking distance.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aroma Di Roma
4708 2nd StHip, modern coffeehouse with Italian staples. My favorite for coffee and breakfast!
Walking distance.
Best cinnamon buns! Beware they're large and very addictive!
Walking distance.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweet Jill's Bakery
5001 2nd StBest cinnamon buns! Beware they're large and very addictive!
Walking distance.
Homemade Napoli-style pizza in wood burning oven, plus other Italian comfort food and quick bites. Kids like the chidren's menu and pizzas.
Walking distance.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michael's Pizzeria Naples
5616 2nd StHomemade Napoli-style pizza in wood burning oven, plus other Italian comfort food and quick bites. Kids like the chidren's menu and pizzas.
Walking distance.
Authentic Mexican food. Delicious mole. On 4th Street - Retro Row in case you're exploring the unique shops and mid-century modern furniture stores.
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lola's Mexican Cuisine
2030 East 4th StreetAuthentic Mexican food. Delicious mole. On 4th Street - Retro Row in case you're exploring the unique shops and mid-century modern furniture stores.
Eclectic menu. Sit at the bar along the waterfront! Also good for brunch.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tantalum Restaurant
6272 Pacific Coast HwyEclectic menu. Sit at the bar along the waterfront! Also good for brunch.
Open for breakfast and lunch only every day. Lots of outdoor patio seating by the water.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Schooner Or Later
241 N Marina DrOpen for breakfast and lunch only every day. Lots of outdoor patio seating by the water.
Koi Japanese Cuisine
600 CA-1Best sushi in the area!
Very good sushi, just a few blocks from the apartment.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi On Fire
301 Main StVery good sushi, just a few blocks from the apartment.
Good coffee and bakery. Walking distance.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pandor Artisan Bakery and Café
5327 2nd StGood coffee and bakery. Walking distance.
Great food and awesome views of the Pacific Ocean, located directly on the bluffs. Located at the Long Beach Museum of Art in an old restored Craftsman with lots of outdoor seating also.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Claire's At The Museum
Great food and awesome views of the Pacific Ocean, located directly on the bluffs. Located at the Long Beach Museum of Art in an old restored Craftsman with lots of outdoor seating also.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar, also serving small plates, wonderful atmosphere. Live music on weekends.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 2nd StRooftop bar, also serving small plates, wonderful atmosphere. Live music on weekends.
Local Sports Bar - need we say more :)
Walking distance.
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Legends Restaurant & Sports Bar
5236 2nd StLocal Sports Bar - need we say more :)
Walking distance.
Best water views in Long Beach, especially at sunset and the food is decent.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach
110 N Marina DrBest water views in Long Beach, especially at sunset and the food is decent.
Great seafood restaurant and bar on Alamitos Bay. Beautiful water views, ask for outdoor seating! Live music on weekends
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boathouse on the Bay
190 N Marina DrGreat seafood restaurant and bar on Alamitos Bay. Beautiful water views, ask for outdoor seating! Live music on weekends
Entertainment & Activities
Acuario del Pacífico
100 Aquarium WayVery accessible.
Fun water bike rentals are a great way to explore Alamitos Bay and the canals of Naples Islands! Rental office located on the waterfront at Alamitos Bay Landind, behind Ballast Point Brewery. "Glowrides" available also at night. Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcome. See more details under Airbnb Experiences.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Long Beach Waterbikes
164 N Marina DrFun water bike rentals are a great way to explore Alamitos Bay and the canals of Naples Islands! Rental office located on the waterfront at Alamitos Bay Landind, behind Ballast Point Brewery. "Glowrides" available also at night. Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcome. See more details under Airbnb Experiences.
Full-service kitesurfing & kiteboarding offering new and used gear, equipment rentals and lessons.
Or simply stroll down to the beach at the end of Claremont Ave from our casita and watch the kitesurfing, especially in the afternoons when the wind picks up!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SoCal Kitesurfing & Kiteboarding
79 Claremont PlFull-service kitesurfing & kiteboarding offering new and used gear, equipment rentals and lessons.
Or simply stroll down to the beach at the end of Claremont Ave from our casita and watch the kitesurfing, especially in the afternoons when the wind picks up!
SUP and Kayak rentals and lessons less than 2 blocks from the Casita. Follow Bayshore Walk along the water, adjacent to the handball courts.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alfredo's Beach Club
SUP and Kayak rentals and lessons less than 2 blocks from the Casita. Follow Bayshore Walk along the water, adjacent to the handball courts.
Arts & Culture
Lovely Craftsman style building - located right on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Their restaurant is lovely for outdoor dining looking over the ocean.
211 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdLovely Craftsman style building - located right on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Their restaurant is lovely for outdoor dining looking over the ocean.
Wonderful concert and theatre venue, including seasonal production of the Nutcracker Ballet in December.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center
300 E Ocean BlvdWonderful concert and theatre venue, including seasonal production of the Nutcracker Ballet in December.
Great collection of Fire Department equipment and vehicles ranging from a 1901 hand-pulled hose cart, horse-drawn apparatus, to a 1965 Mack Fire Truck. Great fun for children!
1445 Peterson Ave. Long Beach
Wednesdays 8am to 12pm AND 2nd Saturday 10am to 3pm
Long Beach Firefighter's Museum
1445 N Peterson AveGreat collection of Fire Department equipment and vehicles ranging from a 1901 hand-pulled hose cart, horse-drawn apparatus, to a 1965 Mack Fire Truck. Great fun for children!
1445 Peterson Ave. Long Beach
Wednesdays 8am to 12pm AND 2nd Saturday 10am to 3pm
Parks & Nature
Beautiful botanical gardens and koi ponds set within the campus of Cal State Long Beach which is less than 4 miles away.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Earl Warren DriveBeautiful botanical gardens and koi ponds set within the campus of Cal State Long Beach which is less than 4 miles away.
105 acres provide sanctuary for animals and plant life. Two miles of dirt trails and 1/4 mile paved trail wind around 2 lakes, a stream and forested areas. At the entrance, pay $7 per car, cross over the wooden bridge that spans the lake and you'll find yourself on a small island that houses the Visitor Center, containing educational displays, art gallery, and a small gift shop offering environmentally themed books and gifts.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E Spring St105 acres provide sanctuary for animals and plant life. Two miles of dirt trails and 1/4 mile paved trail wind around 2 lakes, a stream and forested areas. At the entrance, pay $7 per car, cross over the wooden bridge that spans the lake and you'll find yourself on a small island that houses the Visitor Center, containing educational displays, art gallery, and a small gift shop offering environmentally themed books and gifts.
A small train for children and adults located within El Dorado Park, operates on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY, 10am to 4pm. $7 per car parking/entrance fee to the park AND train tickets are $4 each.
El Dorado Frontier train ride
7550 E Spring StA small train for children and adults located within El Dorado Park, operates on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY, 10am to 4pm. $7 per car parking/entrance fee to the park AND train tickets are $4 each.
Marine Park, aka Mother's Beach for it's gentle wave action, shallow swimming area and Lifeguard supervision during peak summer periods. Marine Park offers both a great beach for kids and a nearby grassy play area and picnic areas, and play equipment!
Appian Way below 2nd St.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de las Madres
Marine Park, aka Mother's Beach for it's gentle wave action, shallow swimming area and Lifeguard supervision during peak summer periods. Marine Park offers both a great beach for kids and a nearby grassy play area and picnic areas, and play equipment!
Appian Way below 2nd St.
Small neighborhood park a couple of blocks away, located next to the basketball courts on the corner of Bayshore and Ocean.
Walking distance.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bayshore Playground
5415 E Ocean BlvdSmall neighborhood park a couple of blocks away, located next to the basketball courts on the corner of Bayshore and Ocean.
Walking distance.
Shopping
Saga
5005 2nd StItalian linen and cotton clothing at terrific prices.
Elison Rd
4804 2nd StLovely clothing you won't find at chain stores.
Children's clothing boutique featuring a mix of vintage and modern fashions. Lovely gifts.
Sweet Threads
4812 2nd StChildren's clothing boutique featuring a mix of vintage and modern fashions. Lovely gifts.
Vintage Furnishings, mainly mid-century modern. Many other vintage clothing and furniture stores located within a few blocks along 4th Street in Long Beach's Retro Row!
Trebor Nevets
2116 E 4th StVintage Furnishings, mainly mid-century modern. Many other vintage clothing and furniture stores located within a few blocks along 4th Street in Long Beach's Retro Row!
"Best Flea Market in L.A." - Lost Angeles Magazine. Located at Long Beach Veterans Stadium, free parking. Every 3rd Sunday, with over 800 sellers!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Long Beach Antique Market
4901 E Conant St"Best Flea Market in L.A." - Lost Angeles Magazine. Located at Long Beach Veterans Stadium, free parking. Every 3rd Sunday, with over 800 sellers!
Rite Aid Pharmacy
5128 2nd StGeneral drugstore and pharmacy.
Walking distance.
Getting Around
Water taxi from Long Beach Transit which operates during peak summer months only. 68 foot catamaran ferries you to the most popular attractions in Long Beach Harbor and down to Alamitos Bay Landing. $5 fare
Links The Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, Belmont Pier, and Alamitos Bay Landing.
AquaLink - Belmont Pier
Belmont PierWater taxi from Long Beach Transit which operates during peak summer months only. 68 foot catamaran ferries you to the most popular attractions in Long Beach Harbor and down to Alamitos Bay Landing. $5 fare
Links The Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, Belmont Pier, and Alamitos Bay Landing.
The Gondola Getaway is the oldest and largest fleet of gondolas in America, cruising the enchanting canals of Naples Islands. It's a unique way to explore the Naples neighborhood from the water with well-trained, singing (upon request) gondoliers. Great for romantic occasions as well as groups!
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gondola Getaway
5437 E Ocean BlvdThe Gondola Getaway is the oldest and largest fleet of gondolas in America, cruising the enchanting canals of Naples Islands. It's a unique way to explore the Naples neighborhood from the water with well-trained, singing (upon request) gondoliers. Great for romantic occasions as well as groups!
Vons
3900 E Ocean BlvdGrocery store less than 1 mile/1.6 km away.