Guidebook for Long Beach
Food Scene
Open Sesame
5215 2nd StBest Lebanese/Mediterranean food in town.
Natraj Cuisine of India
5262 2nd StBest Indian food in town.
The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayGreat local place for breakfast and lunch
La Creperie Cafe
4911 2nd StExcellent sweet and savory crepes; great decor
In-N-Out Burger
799 E Spring StA California favorite
Belmont Brewing
25 39th PlGreat food, craft beer, right on the water
Food Court that includes a variety of eateries and places for drinks, including gourmet waffles, brewery, pizza, BBQ, even a flower shop.
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Steelcraft
12900 S Euclid StFood Court that includes a variety of eateries and places for drinks, including gourmet waffles, brewery, pizza, BBQ, even a flower shop.
Entertainment & Activities
I-Aquarium ye-Pacific
100 Aquarium WayAward-winning aquarium
Outlet Mall includes several stores (Nike, H&M, Converse, etc.). Wonderful movie theater with assigned reclining seats. Near lots of restaurants. Movie theater validates parking.
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The Pike Outlets
95 S Pine AveOutlet Mall includes several stores (Nike, H&M, Converse, etc.). Wonderful movie theater with assigned reclining seats. Near lots of restaurants. Movie theater validates parking.
Parks & Nature
Gem of nature in the middle of the city. $7 parking
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El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E Spring StGem of nature in the middle of the city. $7 parking
Excellent beach for families with small children as there are no waves at this beach; wonderful playground; picnic area; metered parking lot, or park on street for free.
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Ebhayi likaMama
Excellent beach for families with small children as there are no waves at this beach; wonderful playground; picnic area; metered parking lot, or park on street for free.
Shopping
Fun shops and boutiques along 2nd street, from chain clothing stores to cute independent gift shops, local restaurants, and bookstores.
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East 2nd Street
2nd StreetFun shops and boutiques along 2nd street, from chain clothing stores to cute independent gift shops, local restaurants, and bookstores.
Essentials
Bring your own re-usable grocery bags, or pay $.10 each at the store. We provide grocery bags at the house (under kitchen sink).
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Ralphs
1930 N Lakewood BlvdBring your own re-usable grocery bags, or pay $.10 each at the store. We provide grocery bags at the house (under kitchen sink).
Target
2270 N Bellflower BlvdBring your own shopping bags or pay $.10/bag at the store.