Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA
Places to go in Long Beach
27 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Alamitos Park
72nd Place and, E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
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Bayshore Playground
Beachside playground also featuring handball, racquetball & basketball courts, plus roller hockey.
5415 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
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Bixby Park
Park featuring a bandshell, a community center, a playground, sports facilities & more.
130 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
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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
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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
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Colorado Lagoon
Wetland area with a sandy beach, playground, picnic tables & seasonal model-boat activities.
5059 E Colorado St, Long Beach, CA 90814, USA
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Crystal Cove State Park
Park has 3.2-mile beach with sandy coves & tide pools, plus 2,400 acres of land for hiking & biking.
California, USA
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Crystal Cove Trail
Scenic backcountry area of Crystal Cove State Park offering 18 miles & 2,400 acres of trails.
Crystal Cove Trail, Newport Beach, CA 92657, USA
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Dominguez Gap Wetlands
Urban escape along the LA River with trails for hiking, biking, bird-watching & horseback riding.
Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hilltop Park
Compact green space offering panoramic vistas, BBQ & picnic areas & walking paths.
2351 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755, USA
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La Bella Fontana Park
90 Corinthian Walk, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
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Lions Lighthouse
200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
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Los Cerritos Park
This 7-acre green space offers play equipment & tennis courts, plus lawns & picnic areas.
3750 Del Mar Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
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Marina Green
Palm tree-lined, 9.4-acre space with a playground, benches, picnic area & view of aquatic park.
386 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
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Marina Vista Park
Waterfront park with soccer & baseball fields, a picnic area, swimming, playground & bicycle path.
5355 E Eliot St, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
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Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve
Oceanfront park featuring a rocky beach, bluffs, hiking trails & picturesque views.
809 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274, USA
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Portuguese Bend Reserve
This 399-acre preserve with rolling hills & canyons offers multi-use trails & wildlife viewing.
Burma Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA
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Rainbow Lagoon Park
Turf recreational lawns & waterfront walkways are the draw at this traditional Japanese-style park.
400 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
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Scherer Park
Recreation area with 26 acres including a dog park, pond, tennis, volleyball & community center.
4600 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805, USA