Long Beach · Los Angeles County, CA

Wellness in Long Beach

Scout analyzed 96 Long Beach places and surfaced the ones that actually fit wellness.

Places analyzed

96

Matches

24

Typical spend

$25

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Scout-verified spots

The Merchant

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.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$20 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
The Library Coffee House

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.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Common Room Roasters - Long Beach Coffee Shop & Roastery

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.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Recreational Coffee

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.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Ground Hideout Coffee

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.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Ubuntu Café

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.

FoodShoppingViews
$15–$35 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Los Cerritos Park

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.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Yard House

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.

FoodCocktailsSports
$25–$60 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Telefèric Barcelona Long Beach

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.

FoodCocktailsShopping
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Parkers' Lighthouse

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.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach

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.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$30–$70 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
The Reef Restaurant, Bar & Special Events

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.

FoodCocktailsViews
$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Gladstone's Long Beach

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.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Ocean Trails Reserve

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.

OutdoorsSportsAnimals
$0 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

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.

OutdoorsAnimalsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Tantalum Restaurant

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.

FoodCocktailsViews
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Boathouse on the Bay

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.

FoodViewsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Scherer Park

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.

OutdoorsAnimalsSports
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
ShoreLine Aquatic Park

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.

OutdoorsViewsRelaxed
$0–$15 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Colorado Lagoon

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.

OutdoorsAnimalsRelaxed
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Dominguez Gap Wetlands

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.

OutdoorsSportsAnimals
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve

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.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Attic

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.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$25–$50 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Willow Springs Park - Long Beach

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.

OutdoorsViewsAnimals
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking

What Scout found

  • 60 of the 96 analyzed Long Beach places fit wellness.
  • 38% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 33% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Scenic, Romantic, Upscale, Playful.

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