Insider Favorites: Linda’s Guide to Long Beach
Located in the heart of Southern California’s beach communities, Long Beach blends urban sophistication with a relaxed beach resort vibe. Interesting hotels, world-class attractions, front-line museums, a walkable downtown, award-winning restaurants, unique shopping, a cruise line port, and a thriving, multi-faceted arts and culture scene make this city by the sea a great place to live. For five years on and off, I have lived in and enjoyed the five-and-a-half miles of sandy beachfront, miles of inland bays and waterways, and of course the warm glow of year-round California.
I want to share with you my favorite…
Food
- Quick-service restaurant: Brix at the Shore
- Mid-range restaurant: Open Sesame
- Fancy restaurant: The Sky Room
- Al fresco dining spot: BO-beau Kitchen + Roof Tap
Drink
- Chill bar: District Wine
- Cocktail bar: The Federal Bar
Nightlife
- Dance club: Sevilla Nightclub Long Beach
- Live music venue: The Sky Bar
Outdoors
- Sporting event: Grand Prix of Long Beach
- Hiking trail: El Dorado Park’s two-mile nature trail
- Place to get a view of the city: The Sky Bar
- Place to watch the sunset: Seal Beach Pier
Culture and attractions
- Museum: Long Beach Museum of Art
- Historical landmark: Long Beach Lone Sailor Memorial
- Place to take your family: Aquarium of the Pacific
- Place to take your special someone: Gondola Getaway
Shopping
- Brand-name shopping mall: Westminster Mall
- Boutique shopping spot: Belmont Shore
