Long Beach · Los Angeles County, CA
Nightlife in Long Beach
Scout analyzed 96 Long Beach places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
96
Matches
24
Typical spend
$25
Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Los Cerritos
The Merchant
The Merchant is a good stop for coffee and pastries, ideal for a casual start to the day or a quick midday snack. Expect to spend 5-20 dollars per person for a visit lasting about 30 minutes.
Bluff Park
The Library Coffee House
The Library Coffee House is ideal for a relaxed solo work session or a casual meetup with friends, expecting to spend about an hour and $5-15 per person on coffee and light fare. It pairs well with local errands or as a starting point for exploring the neighborhood.
Zaferia
Common Room Roasters - Long Beach Coffee Shop & Roastery
This is a good spot for a quick coffee break or to work quietly. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-$15 per person.
Downtown Core
Recreational Coffee
This chill coffeehouse is good for a quick solo coffee break or a casual meeting, expecting to spend $5-15 per person for a coffee and light fare. It pairs well with local errands or before heading to nearby shops.
East Village
Ground Hideout Coffee
This coffee shop is a good spot for a casual solo stop or to meet a friend for a quick bite or drink. Expect to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person.
Belmont Heights
Ubuntu Café
Ubuntu Cafe is good for a casual meal or coffee with a view of the Colorado Lagoon, perfect for a relaxed start to a day or a midday break. Expect to spend $15-35 per person for a visit lasting about an hour.
Los Cerritos
Los Cerritos Park
Los Cerritos Park is suitable for a free outdoor activity with kids, offering play equipment and picnic areas. Expect a visit of 1.5 to 2 hours, easily paired with a local lunch or coffee.
Waterfront
Yard House
Yard House is a reliable choice for a casual meal with friends or family, especially if you're looking for a wide variety of food and beer. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $25-$60 per person.
Marina
Telefèric Barcelona Long Beach
Telefèric Barcelona is a good choice for a dinner date or a social outing with friends, offering Spanish tapas and cocktails. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person for an evening meal.
Waterfront
Parkers' Lighthouse
Parkers' Lighthouse is a good choice for a dinner out focused on mesquite-grilled seafood, often with live music and a view. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-100 per person.
Belmont Shore
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
Nick's on 2nd is suitable for a relaxed meal of American comfort food. Plan for about 1.5 hours and a cost of $30-70 per person. It pairs well with local shopping or a walk along 2nd street.
Queensway Bay
The Reef Restaurant, Bar & Special Events
This is a good spot for a sit-down meal with harbor views, especially for a special occasion or when visiting Long Beach. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and between $75-$150 per person for food and drinks.
Waterfront
Gladstone's Long Beach
Gladstone's is suitable for a sit-down meal with a view, potentially for a special occasion or a nice family dinner. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $50-100 per person.
Sports & Recreation
Ocean Trails Reserve
Ocean Trails Reserve is best for a several-hour outdoor adventure, offering scenic coastal views and hiking. It's a free activity suitable for families or solo exploration, often paired with a picnic.
Outdoors
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
This nature preserve is a good spot for a few hours of walking or biking, suitable for families or a solo outing. It costs nothing to enter and offers views of birdlife and the bay.
Marina Pacifica
Tantalum Restaurant
Tantalum is a good choice for an evening meal with a view, ideal for a date or a celebratory dinner. Expect to spend 90 minutes and between $50-$100 per person for food and drinks.
Food & Drink
Boathouse on the Bay
This restaurant is suitable for a dinner or lunch with bay views. Plan for a 90-minute meal costing $50-100 per person, especially on weekends.
Bixby North
Scherer Park
Scherer Park is a free, versatile outdoor space good for a family afternoon or solo walk, especially if you have a dog or want to play sports. Plan for about 1.5 hours and pack a picnic.
Waterfront
ShoreLine Aquatic Park
ShoreLine Aquatic Park is a good free stop for an hour or two, perfect for a relaxed walk or picnic with family. It can be paired with a visit to the nearby Aquarium of the Pacific.
Outdoors
Colorado Lagoon
Colorado Lagoon is a free outdoor park with a sandy beach and playground, suitable for a relaxed family outing or solo walk. Expect to spend 1-2 hours enjoying the wetlands and picnic areas.
Los Cerritos
Dominguez Gap Wetlands
This is a good spot for a free outdoor activity like a walk or bike ride along the trails, lasting about 1.5-2 hours. It can pair well with a picnic or a visit to a nearby restaurant afterward.
Outdoors
Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve
This shoreline preserve offers hiking trails and scenic ocean views for a solo or family outing. Expect to spend 1-2 hours walking and pay nothing for entry, though parking may be at a nearby street.
Belmont Heights
The Attic
The Attic offers Southern-inspired American cuisine in a unique bungalow setting, perfect for a brunch or lunch outing. Expect to spend $25-50 per person for a meal and plan for a 75-minute visit.
Outdoors
Willow Springs Park - Long Beach
Willow Springs Park is suitable for a relaxed hour-long stroll or a family picnic, offering green space and views for free. It pairs well with a stop at a local cafe or playground nearby.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 60 of the 96 analyzed Long Beach places fit nightlife.
- 38% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 33% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Scenic, Romantic, Upscale, Playful.
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