Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA

Places to go in Long Beach

70 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Alamitos Park

Outdoors

Alamitos Park

72nd Place and, E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA

Alex's Bar

Nightlife

Alex's Bar

High-energy punk rock bar & live music venue outfitted with blood-red walls & ghoulish decor.

2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804, USA

Ballast Point Brewing

Nightlife

Ballast Point Brewing

Contemporary brewery & pub providing acclaimed beers on tap, refined bar fare & to-go kegs.

110 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA

Bayshore Playground

Outdoors

Bayshore Playground

Beachside playground also featuring handball, racquetball & basketball courts, plus roller hockey.

5415 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA

Bixby Park

Outdoors

Bixby Park

Park featuring a bandshell, a community center, a playground, sports facilities & more.

130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Bluff Park

Outdoors

Bluff Park

13.2-acre city park offering ocean views, footpaths, benches, telescopes & the Lone Sailor Memorial.

2500 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA

BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

Food & Drink

BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

Sprawling, bi-level gastropub for bar fare & beer boasts a formal dining space & rooftop patio.

144 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Boathouse on the Bay

Food & Drink

Boathouse on the Bay

4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90806, USA

Boathouse on the Bay

Food & Drink

Boathouse on the Bay

Upscale bar/eatery with water views preparing premium steak & seafood classics in open-view kitchen.

190 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA

Cesar E. Chavez Park

Outdoors

Cesar E. Chavez Park

Grassy, tree-filled waterside park & plaza offers paths along the bay & a large central parking lot.

401 Golden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Colorado Lagoon

Outdoors

Colorado Lagoon

Wetland area with a sandy beach, playground, picnic tables & seasonal model-boat activities.

5059 E Colorado St, Long Beach, CA 90814, USA

Common Ground Pilates - Long Beach Studio

Sports & Recreation

Common Ground Pilates - Long Beach Studio

1203 Loma Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804, USA

Common Room Roasters - Long Beach Coffee Shop & Roastery

Food & Drink

Common Room Roasters - Long Beach Coffee Shop & Roastery

Classic coffee shop beverages in a contemporary setting with minimalist decor & outdoor seating.

2952 E 14th St, Long Beach, CA 90804, USA

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

Outdoors

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

Scenic park featuring a koi pond, a waterfall & 3 bridges, plus a black rock beach & a Zen garden.

Determination Drive, Long Beach, CA 90840, USA

El Dorado East Regional Park

Outdoors

El Dorado East Regional Park

Expansive outdoor area with fishing lakes, bike trails, camping, an archery range & a nature center.

7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA

El Dorado Nature Center

Outdoors

El Dorado Nature Center

105-acre park featuring a visitor center, flora & fauna, lakes, a stream & walking trails.

7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA

El Dorado Park Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

El Dorado Park Golf Course

This 18-hole golf course features tree-lined fairways amid ponds & lakes, plus practice facilities.

2400 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA

El Dorado Park West

Outdoors

El Dorado Park West

Expansive green space with a golf course, tennis & volleyball courts, picnic areas & a duck pond

2800 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA

Fuego

Nightlife

Fuego

Vibrant spot in the Hotel Maya with panoramic water views, serving Latin-style seafood & cocktails.

700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Gladstone's Long Beach

Food & Drink

Gladstone's Long Beach

Boasting scenic water views, this upmarket seafood restaurant specializes in shellfish dishes.

330 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Ground Hideout Coffee

Food & Drink

Ground Hideout Coffee

356 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Harvelle's

Nightlife

Harvelle's

Swanky venue with hardwood floors & cabaret-style tables featuring live jazz & cocktails.

201 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA

Heartwell Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

Heartwell Golf Course

6700 E Carson St, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA

Heartwell Park

Outdoors

Heartwell Park

A 122.5-acre community park with lit sports fields & courts, a fishing pond & fitness course.

5801 Parkcrest St, Long Beach, CA 90808, USA