Long Beach Vacation Recommendations
Food scene
Tierra Mia has excellent coffee. I recommend the "Cafe Corazon" iced Frappe. It isn't on the regular menu, but they'll still make it for you! It is a bit sweet, like an ice cream treat. Their traditional coffee selection is great as well.
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Tierra Mia Coffee
425 Pacific Coast HwyTierra Mia has excellent coffee. I recommend the "Cafe Corazon" iced Frappe. It isn't on the regular menu, but they'll still make it for you! It is a bit sweet, like an ice cream treat. Their traditional coffee selection is great as well.
Vegan or Vegetarian? Looking for a healthy dining option? This is the go-to spot for clean and fresh cuisine.
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Seabirds Kitchen
975 E 4th StVegan or Vegetarian? Looking for a healthy dining option? This is the go-to spot for clean and fresh cuisine.
A casual seafood restaurant in the heart of Downtown Long Beach with affordable and healthy options. This is a personal favorite; nothing fancy, just a nice place to have a meal.
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Pier 76 Fish Grill
95 Pine AveA casual seafood restaurant in the heart of Downtown Long Beach with affordable and healthy options. This is a personal favorite; nothing fancy, just a nice place to have a meal.
In-N-Out is an essential burger stop for first time visitors. A true California classic.
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In-N-Out Burger
799 E Spring StIn-N-Out is an essential burger stop for first time visitors. A true California classic.
A local Thai restaurant within walking distance. The pad thai, yellow curry, and papaya salad are my personal favorites. Choose your level of spice, but be warned, it can get pretty hot!
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Elephant Thai kitchen
2087 Long Beach BlvdA local Thai restaurant within walking distance. The pad thai, yellow curry, and papaya salad are my personal favorites. Choose your level of spice, but be warned, it can get pretty hot!
This Downtown Long Beach spot has great BBQ and huge selection of craft beer. A fun dining experience, with ski ball, too!
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Beachwood BBQ and Brewing
210 E 3rd StThis Downtown Long Beach spot has great BBQ and huge selection of craft beer. A fun dining experience, with ski ball, too!
Only open on Sundays! This "cottage bakery" has the best bread in the Southland. If you happen to be in town on a Sunday morning, give it a try. The nearby Rose Park Roasters is great second-stop if you'd like to enjoy your baked goods with a fancy coffee.
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Gusto Bread
2710 East 4th StreetOnly open on Sundays! This "cottage bakery" has the best bread in the Southland. If you happen to be in town on a Sunday morning, give it a try. The nearby Rose Park Roasters is great second-stop if you'd like to enjoy your baked goods with a fancy coffee.
It's hip, it's cool, it's fresh. If you've got to get some laptop-work-time in, there is no better place.
RELATED: See the Gusto Bakery recommendation.
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Rose Park Roasters
3044 E 4th StIt's hip, it's cool, it's fresh. If you've got to get some laptop-work-time in, there is no better place.
RELATED: See the Gusto Bakery recommendation.
If you're in the mood, this is a great spot for gourmet ramen. Try the black garlic sauce.
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HiroNori Craft Ramen
610 E Carson StIf you're in the mood, this is a great spot for gourmet ramen. Try the black garlic sauce.
Neighborhoods
Retro Row: This neighborhood has lots of hip vintage shops, boutiques, record stores, and fun food options. Check out the Art Theatre for offbeat and independent film showings.
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4th Street Corridor
Retro Row: This neighborhood has lots of hip vintage shops, boutiques, record stores, and fun food options. Check out the Art Theatre for offbeat and independent film showings.
Naples is a neighborhood fashioned after Italian style canals. It is a great place for a relaxing or romantic walk. The lights around the holiday season get pretty extravagant.
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Naples
Naples is a neighborhood fashioned after Italian style canals. It is a great place for a relaxing or romantic walk. The lights around the holiday season get pretty extravagant.
Drinks and Nightlife
This cozy bar has great happy hour deals, pools tables, a vintage photo-booth, and free juke box. A great place to grab a drink with friends.
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The Hawk
468 W Anaheim StThis cozy bar has great happy hour deals, pools tables, a vintage photo-booth, and free juke box. A great place to grab a drink with friends.
Sightseeing
The Queen Mary is an historic Long Beach tourism staple. I usually go a couple times a year. The admission, I believe, is free if you let them know that you are going up to the art deco "Observation Bar" for food and drinks.
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I-Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyThe Queen Mary is an historic Long Beach tourism staple. I usually go a couple times a year. The admission, I believe, is free if you let them know that you are going up to the art deco "Observation Bar" for food and drinks.
A great spot to watch the sunset over Southern California. There are great views of the Pacific Ocean, Downtown Long Beach, and Downtown Los Angeles.
Sunset View Park
2300 Skyline DrA great spot to watch the sunset over Southern California. There are great views of the Pacific Ocean, Downtown Long Beach, and Downtown Los Angeles.
Nice ocean views, a sandy beach boardwalk, and real deal California vibes.
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Bluff Park
Nice ocean views, a sandy beach boardwalk, and real deal California vibes.