Local's Guide to Long Beach and Signal Hill
Local Sights!
Sightseeing around the Long Beach / Signal Hill area.
The iconic Queen Mary offers a glimpse into the past and is one of the must-see stops in Long Beach
Recommend buying the dual Aquarium/Queen Mary pass offered
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RMS Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyThe iconic Queen Mary offers a glimpse into the past and is one of the must-see stops in Long Beach
Recommend buying the dual Aquarium/Queen Mary pass offered
This is one of the finest Aquariums in the country, worth a visit!
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Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WayThis is one of the finest Aquariums in the country, worth a visit!
Take a scenic drive over to Historic San Pedro! The architecture of the Korean Friendship Bell is wonderful and marks our historic friendship with South Korea. This is a lovely spot to have a picnic or walk around and take in the amazing ocean views.
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Sino da Amizade Coreana
3601 S Gaffey StTake a scenic drive over to Historic San Pedro! The architecture of the Korean Friendship Bell is wonderful and marks our historic friendship with South Korea. This is a lovely spot to have a picnic or walk around and take in the amazing ocean views.
Head down to Shoreline Village to see the Marina, Aquarium and Waterfront of Long Beach, can find lots of restaurants with ocean/marina views.
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Shoreline Village
429 Shoreline Village DriveHead down to Shoreline Village to see the Marina, Aquarium and Waterfront of Long Beach, can find lots of restaurants with ocean/marina views.
Do you love dogs? Me too!
Head down to Rosie's for a lovely beach stroll and watch all the pooches playing in the sand and surf!
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Rosie's Dog Beach
5000 E Ocean BlvdDo you love dogs? Me too!
Head down to Rosie's for a lovely beach stroll and watch all the pooches playing in the sand and surf!
Take a walk up the hill to see the amazing views from our Hilltop Park, features a decent amount of trails and placques telling the story of Signal Hill and the discovery of oil in the 1920s.
Highly recommend heading up their right before sunset!
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Hilltop Park
2351 Dawson AveTake a walk up the hill to see the amazing views from our Hilltop Park, features a decent amount of trails and placques telling the story of Signal Hill and the discovery of oil in the 1920s.
Highly recommend heading up their right before sunset!
Head over to San Pedro Harbor to see a Historic WWII Battleship
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Museu Battleship USS Iowa
250 S Harbor BlvdHead over to San Pedro Harbor to see a Historic WWII Battleship
Rancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is a public museum open for tours, programs and events. Built in 1844, the adobe home and grounds echo with the rich history of Spanish, Mexican and American California and with the families who helped transform Southern California from its ranching beginnings to a modern, urban society. The two-story Monterey-style adobe is primarily furnished to reflect occupants and lifestyles from the 1860s-1880s. The site, a National, State and Long Beach Historic Landmark, also includes historic gardens and a research library and archives.
Rancho Los Cerritos is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., except on major holidays. Guided tours are available of the house and gardens free of charge.
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Rancho Los Cerritos
4600 Virginia RdRancho Los Cerritos Historic Site is a public museum open for tours, programs and events. Built in 1844, the adobe home and grounds echo with the rich history of Spanish, Mexican and American California and with the families who helped transform Southern California from its ranching beginnings to a modern, urban society. The two-story Monterey-style adobe is primarily furnished to reflect occupants and lifestyles from the 1860s-1880s. The site, a National, State and Long Beach Historic Landmark, also includes historic gardens and a research library and archives.
Rancho Los Cerritos is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., except on major holidays. Guided tours are available of the house and gardens free of charge.
Neighborhoods
This area is packed with some of the best restaurants in the city, parking can be tricky at times but is worth checking out!
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Belmont Shore
This area is packed with some of the best restaurants in the city, parking can be tricky at times but is worth checking out!
Waterfront canals and lovely homes, come here around Christmas time to see all sorts of wintery decorations and cheer!
Take a romantic gondola ride through the canals
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Naples
Waterfront canals and lovely homes, come here around Christmas time to see all sorts of wintery decorations and cheer!
Take a romantic gondola ride through the canals
If you love vintage discoveries, funky Retro Row on 4th Street is a must-see. Uncover treasures from the past and find a variety of dining options nearby.
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4th Street Corridor
If you love vintage discoveries, funky Retro Row on 4th Street is a must-see. Uncover treasures from the past and find a variety of dining options nearby.
Known as the Family-Friendly neighborhood of Long Beach. Along Atlantic Avenue and the surrounding area, there are numerous restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, plus a large selection of retail shops.
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Bixby Knolls
Known as the Family-Friendly neighborhood of Long Beach. Along Atlantic Avenue and the surrounding area, there are numerous restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, plus a large selection of retail shops.
Local Restaurants / Coffee spots
Look here for recommendations of where to go eat
My favorite stop for take-out, this no-frills Thai spot makes up for it's location with good prices and delicious food. Some of my favorites are the Pad See Ew with Chicken and the Salmon Panang Curry.
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Elephant Thai kitchen
2087 Long Beach BlvdMy favorite stop for take-out, this no-frills Thai spot makes up for it's location with good prices and delicious food. Some of my favorites are the Pad See Ew with Chicken and the Salmon Panang Curry.
Head to this lovely little spot for a tasty margarita and delicious Mexican food with a New Mexican twist!
My favorites include the Short Rib Enchiladas and the Hatch Chile Cornbread!
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Panxa Cocina
3937 E BroadwayHead to this lovely little spot for a tasty margarita and delicious Mexican food with a New Mexican twist!
My favorites include the Short Rib Enchiladas and the Hatch Chile Cornbread!
I'm a huge fan of this Peruvian restaurant, a perfect spot for a date as they have a nice wine selection and a laid back atmosphere. Try the Lomo Saltado or Aji Gallina, did I mention they have cooked plantains?!
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Aji Peruvian Cuisine
2308 E 4th StI'm a huge fan of this Peruvian restaurant, a perfect spot for a date as they have a nice wine selection and a laid back atmosphere. Try the Lomo Saltado or Aji Gallina, did I mention they have cooked plantains?!
This local Korean Spot will satisfy your craving for Bibimbap
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Sura Korean BBQ & Tofu House Restaurant - Long Beach
621 Atlantic AveThis local Korean Spot will satisfy your craving for Bibimbap
Delicious upscale Mediterranean food on 2nd street in Belmont Shore
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Open Sesame
5215 2nd StDelicious upscale Mediterranean food on 2nd street in Belmont Shore
This cute little cafe is connected to the Fingerprints Record Store, perfect spot for a relaxing meal or a coffee after browsing for your favorite vinyl records!
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Berlin Bistro
420 E 4th StThis cute little cafe is connected to the Fingerprints Record Store, perfect spot for a relaxing meal or a coffee after browsing for your favorite vinyl records!
If you stop by Retro Row, pop into Portfolio for a coffee or a Mexican hot chocolate!
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Portfolio Coffeehouse LLC
2300 E 4th StIf you stop by Retro Row, pop into Portfolio for a coffee or a Mexican hot chocolate!
Classy Italian Restaurant in the Heart of Belmont Shore!
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Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 2nd StClassy Italian Restaurant in the Heart of Belmont Shore!
Incredible Italian cuisine and a stellar wine selection, it's a little pricey but a meal at Ellie's is always memorable!
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Ellie's
204 Orange AveIncredible Italian cuisine and a stellar wine selection, it's a little pricey but a meal at Ellie's is always memorable!
Feeling Thirsty?
Spots to have a cold beer or cocktail and a quick bite!
Historic Joe Jost's Tavern, head down there for a schooner of ice cold beer, some of their famous pickled eggs and watch a sports game or play some pool.
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Joe Josts
2803 E Anaheim StHistoric Joe Jost's Tavern, head down there for a schooner of ice cold beer, some of their famous pickled eggs and watch a sports game or play some pool.
Tasty craft beers with an amazing ocean view, be aware it can be a bit toasty on a sunny day if you sit on the rooftop patio so bring some sunglasses and a hat! Don't forget sunscreen!
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Ballast Point Brewing Long Beach
110 N Marina DrTasty craft beers with an amazing ocean view, be aware it can be a bit toasty on a sunny day if you sit on the rooftop patio so bring some sunglasses and a hat! Don't forget sunscreen!
Classy Cocktail Bar in a Historic Bank Building Downtown, incredibly tall ceilings and unique woodwork in what was once an actual bank, worth checking out if there are any bands playing downstairs and you can even hang out in the old bank vault!
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The Federal Long Beach
Classy Cocktail Bar in a Historic Bank Building Downtown, incredibly tall ceilings and unique woodwork in what was once an actual bank, worth checking out if there are any bands playing downstairs and you can even hang out in the old bank vault!
One of my favorite stops for some bar food and a tasty beer.
Congregation is right in the heart of Downtown Long Beach.
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Congregation Ale House Long Beach Chapter
201 East BroadwayOne of my favorite stops for some bar food and a tasty beer.
Congregation is right in the heart of Downtown Long Beach.
Underground Bar with a cool vibe, grab a drink, play one of the classic arcade games
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The Blind Donkey
149 Linden AveUnderground Bar with a cool vibe, grab a drink, play one of the classic arcade games
Head on down to Steelcraft for an assortment of cool food joints packed into a unique creation, great spot to have a bite and a beer.
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Steelcraft
12900 S Euclid StHead on down to Steelcraft for an assortment of cool food joints packed into a unique creation, great spot to have a bite and a beer.
Stop by for a burger and a drink after some 4th street thrift shopping!
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The Social List
2105 E 4th StStop by for a burger and a drink after some 4th street thrift shopping!
Catering to the local Long Beach skater scene this is a lively spot on weekends and has good bar grub!
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The Good Bar
3316 E 7th StCatering to the local Long Beach skater scene this is a lively spot on weekends and has good bar grub!
Breakfast & Brunch
Check here for recommendations of where to go for breakfast and or brunch!
Head on down to the Long Beach Museum of Art and have a mimosa or two overlooking the ocean.
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Claire's At The Museum
Head on down to the Long Beach Museum of Art and have a mimosa or two overlooking the ocean.
This hidden gem is one of my favorites for breakfast/brunch, stop by here and try their homemade scones!
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Starling Diner
4114 E 3rd StThis hidden gem is one of my favorites for breakfast/brunch, stop by here and try their homemade scones!
Head over to Blackbird for a tasty breakfast, my favorite is the Dos Caballeros, a Mexican twist on the classic eggs benedict with sopes and spicy hollandaise sauce!
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Blackbird Cafe Inc
3405 Orange AveHead over to Blackbird for a tasty breakfast, my favorite is the Dos Caballeros, a Mexican twist on the classic eggs benedict with sopes and spicy hollandaise sauce!
Cute local Brunch spot in a convertad craftsman bungalow, their bloody mary's delicious!
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The Attic
3441 E BroadwayCute local Brunch spot in a convertad craftsman bungalow, their bloody mary's delicious!
Head on down to Potholder for a big cup of joe and one of their many breakfast options!
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The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayHead on down to Potholder for a big cup of joe and one of their many breakfast options!
Popular Brunch spot on the water! Only open till 2pm and can have quite the wait on weekends!
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Schooner Or Later
241 N Marina DrPopular Brunch spot on the water! Only open till 2pm and can have quite the wait on weekends!
Day Trips / Excursions
Take a trip out to Catalina Island on the Catalina Express!
Go snorkeling in the pristine waters off of the island, lay on the beach, hike one of the many trails or have a tasty Bison burger! (A herd of Buffalo live on the island, they were left by a film crew making a Western back in the day)
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Ilha Santa Catalina
Take a trip out to Catalina Island on the Catalina Express!
Go snorkeling in the pristine waters off of the island, lay on the beach, hike one of the many trails or have a tasty Bison burger! (A herd of Buffalo live on the island, they were left by a film crew making a Western back in the day)
Take a trip to the world famous Disneyland! Located only about half an hour or so drive from Long Beach.
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Disneyland Park
Take a trip to the world famous Disneyland! Located only about half an hour or so drive from Long Beach.
The other famous amusement park in the area, worth a visit if you're tired of the long lines and high prices at Disneyland!
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Knotts Berry Farm station
The other famous amusement park in the area, worth a visit if you're tired of the long lines and high prices at Disneyland!
Head up to LA to check out Universal Studios!
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Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City PlazaHead up to LA to check out Universal Studios!
Take a drive down PCH and check out the artist enclave city of Laguna Beach, tons of cute shops and delicious restaurants with some of the best beaches in California.
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Laguna Beach
Take a drive down PCH and check out the artist enclave city of Laguna Beach, tons of cute shops and delicious restaurants with some of the best beaches in California.
Surf City USA! Head down to Huntington Beach and catch some waves! Relax at the beach, walk to the end of the pier and cruise down the boardwalk!
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Praia de Huntington
Surf City USA! Head down to Huntington Beach and catch some waves! Relax at the beach, walk to the end of the pier and cruise down the boardwalk!
Muscle beach! The famous Venice boardwalk! Beach bums galore!
This iconic spot near Santa Monica is a California classic.
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Venice Beach
1900 Ocean Front WalkMuscle beach! The famous Venice boardwalk! Beach bums galore!
This iconic spot near Santa Monica is a California classic.
Take a trip up to Hollywood and see the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Stars!
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Letreiro de Hollywood
Take a trip up to Hollywood and see the Hollywood Sign and the Walk of Stars!