
Nature Preserve · Long Beach
Portuguese Bend Reserve
Why Scout picked it
This nature preserve is suitable for a long walk or hike with scenic views and wildlife opportunities, typically lasting 2-3 hours. It costs nothing to enter and is best visited during good weather conditions.
While you're nearby
- Sports & RecreationOcean Trails Reserve
Length of preserved, rugged coastline known as a habitat for native gnatcatcher birds.
- Sports & RecreationTrump National Golf Club Los Angeles
Challenging 18-hole course on a peninsula, with public-access trails to viewpoints over the Pacific.
- Food & DrinkNelson's
Casual spot for Californian fare, an oceanfront patio with fire pits & a recycled-wine-bottles bar.
- Food & Drinkcatalina kitchen
Upscale bistro in the Terranea Resort Hotel offering Mediterranean cuisine & outdoor dining.
Scout verified August 2026
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