Valerie's Guidebook
Food Scene
The best BLT on the planet, a must have. Even if you're not vegan, you will love this BLT. It is on thick, homemade sourdough bread. It is a mouth watering, delicious gastronomic delight. A must have on my list.
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The Wild Chive
2650 East BroadwayThe best BLT on the planet, a must have. Even if you're not vegan, you will love this BLT. It is on thick, homemade sourdough bread. It is a mouth watering, delicious gastronomic delight. A must have on my list.
Great breakfast spot on the water. Better during the week, a bit crowded on the weekend.
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Schooner Or Later
241 N Marina DrGreat breakfast spot on the water. Better during the week, a bit crowded on the weekend.
3 min drive, 10-12 minute walk. Great southern food, delicious craft cocktails 🍸😋, outdoor seating, cool vibe, historic home. Great spot for drinks, appetizers and / or dinner.
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The Attic
3441 E Broadway3 min drive, 10-12 minute walk. Great southern food, delicious craft cocktails 🍸😋, outdoor seating, cool vibe, historic home. Great spot for drinks, appetizers and / or dinner.
Amazing Italian food, just up the block, at the corner of Orizaba and Broadwa. 5-8 min walk
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La Parolaccia Osteria - Long Beach
2945 E BroadwayAmazing Italian food, just up the block, at the corner of Orizaba and Broadwa. 5-8 min walk
Very romantic and charming Italian restaurant, very close by on Broadway. 8-10 min walk, 3 min drive.
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Cafe Piccolo
3222 E BroadwayVery romantic and charming Italian restaurant, very close by on Broadway. 8-10 min walk, 3 min drive.
Great Thai restaurant, walking distance on Broadway. 15 min walk, 4 min drive.
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Manaow Thai
3618 E BroadwayGreat Thai restaurant, walking distance on Broadway. 15 min walk, 4 min drive.
Charming, family owned Mediterranean restaurant right by the pier. Great food. Local spot.
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Gypsy's Mediterranean Grill
21 39th PlCharming, family owned Mediterranean restaurant right by the pier. Great food. Local spot.
AMAZING food and drinks. You'll want to make a reservation for this place. So many mouth watering dishes and cocktails here. The list of my favorite things from this restaurant are quite extensive. This is an awesome spot.
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Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StAMAZING food and drinks. You'll want to make a reservation for this place. So many mouth watering dishes and cocktails here. The list of my favorite things from this restaurant are quite extensive. This is an awesome spot.
Another fabulous restaurant with great food. The Brussel sprouts are so yummy!
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Simmzy's
5271 2nd StAnother fabulous restaurant with great food. The Brussel sprouts are so yummy!
Great restaurant on the water with views of the Queen Mary and Shoreline Village. The crab enchiladas are quite amazing.
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Fuego
700 Queensway DrGreat restaurant on the water with views of the Queen Mary and Shoreline Village. The crab enchiladas are quite amazing.
A bit crowded and touristy, but amazing patio view and famous for their huge selection of beers on tap. Located on the water in Shoreline Village.
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Yard House
401 Shoreline Village DriveA bit crowded and touristy, but amazing patio view and famous for their huge selection of beers on tap. Located on the water in Shoreline Village.
Great roof top bar on Pine St. (the Main St. of downtown Long Beach). Great food and drinks. Definitely reccomended this place if you're going to be downtow.
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BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
144 Pine AveGreat roof top bar on Pine St. (the Main St. of downtown Long Beach). Great food and drinks. Definitely reccomended this place if you're going to be downtow.
Awesome vegan ice cream walking distance from the house. Delicious local spot.
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Hug Life
2707 E 4th StAwesome vegan ice cream walking distance from the house. Delicious local spot.
Nelson's
100 Terranea WayAmazing views, fabulous food and cocktails.
Casual, local Mexican restaurant. Great taco, chili rellenos...
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COCORENOS
3400 E BroadwayCasual, local Mexican restaurant. Great taco, chili rellenos...
Flamin Curry
3344 E BroadwayGreat family-owned, Indian restaurant. Casual, take out or eat there.
Great vibe, on the water, live music, great decor, delicious food and cocktails. I love their calamari.
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Tantalum Restaurant
6272 Pacific Coast HwyGreat vibe, on the water, live music, great decor, delicious food and cocktails. I love their calamari.
Beautiful ocean front dining at the Long Beach art museum. Outdoor seating. Lovely place.
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Claire's At The Museum
Beautiful ocean front dining at the Long Beach art museum. Outdoor seating. Lovely place.
While I personally haven't been here, two different airbnb guests have and they both raved about their dumplings. I can't wait to visit. Enjoy!
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Din Tai Fung
1164 Caruso AveWhile I personally haven't been here, two different airbnb guests have and they both raved about their dumplings. I can't wait to visit. Enjoy!
Neighborhoods
Charming neighborhood to walk around with stunning homes 🏡 on the water.
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Naples
Charming neighborhood to walk around with stunning homes 🏡 on the water.
The island is so charming. You can park your car an Agate and take the ferry over to the peninsula. Or you can take your car on the 3-car ferry. It's a lovely walk around the island. This is one of my happy places.
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I-Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueThe island is so charming. You can park your car an Agate and take the ferry over to the peninsula. Or you can take your car on the 3-car ferry. It's a lovely walk around the island. This is one of my happy places.
Outdoor Activities
Rent Kayaks or SUP here. Perfect location to kayak around Naples.
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Kayaks on the Water
5411 E Ocean BlvdRent Kayaks or SUP here. Perfect location to kayak around Naples.
Sightseeing
One of my happy places. I think Laguna Beach is definitely a must visit place. Happy to make reccomendations.
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Laguna Beach
One of my happy places. I think Laguna Beach is definitely a must visit place. Happy to make reccomendations.
When you visit Palos Verdes, put this on your list of places to see. The famous glass chapel is a Frank Lloyd Wright design.
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Wayfarers Chapel
5755 Palos Verdes Dr SWhen you visit Palos Verdes, put this on your list of places to see. The famous glass chapel is a Frank Lloyd Wright design.
Great hiking, beaches, historic cottages and a charming restaurant on the sand.
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Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayGreat hiking, beaches, historic cottages and a charming restaurant on the sand.
This is a must drive for 1st time visitors to CA or anyone looking for a gorgeous drive up the CA coast. Take the 10 fwy West to PCH (Pacific Coast Hwy) and drive North to Pt Mugu, stunning drive along the coast.
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Malibu
This is a must drive for 1st time visitors to CA or anyone looking for a gorgeous drive up the CA coast. Take the 10 fwy West to PCH (Pacific Coast Hwy) and drive North to Pt Mugu, stunning drive along the coast.
One of my happy places. Gorgeous homes, perfect place to take a stroll.
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I-Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueOne of my happy places. Gorgeous homes, perfect place to take a stroll.