Laura's Guidebook
Food scene
Nick's on 2nd Long Beach
4901 2nd StThe Attic
3441 E BroadwaySaint & Second
4828 2nd St
Panxa Cocina
3937 E BroadwayLola's Mexican Cuisine
2030 East 4th Street
Nico's Restaurant
5760 2nd StBoathouse on the Bay
190 N Marina DrBetter lunch menu than dinner
La Parolaccia Osteria - Long Beach
2945 E BroadwayPizza is delish
COCORENOS
3400 E BroadwayGrab some tacos after a night out
Plunge
1900 E Ocean BlvdGreat vegan options.
Nightlife
Pike Restaurant & Bar
1836 E 4th StThe Federal Long Beach
Speak easy downstairs
Sightseeing
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens Highway
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WaySanta Catalina Island
New shopping center and shops still opening. Leisure wear shops - think Athleta, Nike, LuLu, ship then take a spin or yoga class
52 locals recommend
2ND & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast HwyNew shopping center and shops still opening. Leisure wear shops - think Athleta, Nike, LuLu, ship then take a spin or yoga class
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos AveLong Beach Museum of Art
2300 E Ocean BlvdSome days are free so check out their website.
Morning delights
Great coffee
Steelhead Coffee
1208 E Wardlow Rd
Rose Park Roasters
3044 E 4th StMy fav coffee
Coffee Cup Cafe
3734 E 4th StGreat Mexican breakfast - the salsa
Crab cake benedict. Won’t seat you til everyone is there. Weekends are busy.
46 locals recommend
Starling Diner
4114 E 3rd StCrab cake benedict. Won’t seat you til everyone is there. Weekends are busy.
Brunch with lovely views. They only have a beer and wine license if that hinders your Bloody Mary routine.
67 locals recommend
Claire's At The Museum
Brunch with lovely views. They only have a beer and wine license if that hinders your Bloody Mary routine.
She bakes like your grandma. The butter cake is delish if you didn’t already eat it at Nick’s. More savory items on the weekend. Serves the Rose Park coffee which is a bonus.
18 locals recommend
Scratch Baked Goods
3950 E 4th StShe bakes like your grandma. The butter cake is delish if you didn’t already eat it at Nick’s. More savory items on the weekend. Serves the Rose Park coffee which is a bonus.
Fitness
Gym will allow guests for $15/day or we can get a week rate while you visit.
Olympix Fitness
4101 E Olympic Plaza