Darla's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Bluff Park is where our apartment is located. There are trendy shops, pubs and restaurants located within one block. Rent a bike or scooter within a block. Bus stops are one and two short blocks away.
The bluff itself is a 25 acre grassy park overlooking the ocean. The bluff parallels the miles of biking and walking trails that run the coast of Long Beach.
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Bluff Park
Bluff Park is where our apartment is located. There are trendy shops, pubs and restaurants located within one block. Rent a bike or scooter within a block. Bus stops are one and two short blocks away.
The bluff itself is a 25 acre grassy park overlooking the ocean. The bluff parallels the miles of biking and walking trails that run the coast of Long Beach.
2nd Street in Belmont Shore is a great walk street. Lots of trendy shops, pubs and restaurants. Be sure to visit Polly's Coffee where they roast fresh beans from around the world.
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Belmont Shore
2nd Street in Belmont Shore is a great walk street. Lots of trendy shops, pubs and restaurants. Be sure to visit Polly's Coffee where they roast fresh beans from around the world.
Great place to take a walk and sightsee the beautiful homes and canals. You can rent an Aqua Bike, kayak or stand up paddle board and paddle through the canals or around the island.
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Naples
Great place to take a walk and sightsee the beautiful homes and canals. You can rent an Aqua Bike, kayak or stand up paddle board and paddle through the canals or around the island.
Interesting architecture and lots of local artisans, cultural foods and entertainment.
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East Village
Interesting architecture and lots of local artisans, cultural foods and entertainment.
Golf
Recreation Park 18 Golf Course
5001 Deukmejian DrRecreation Park 9 Golf Course
5000 E 7th StFun 9 hole course. Be sure to check out the historical clubhouse and locker room.
Catalina Island Golf Course
1 Country Club DrFun 9 hole course. Be sure to check out the historical clubhouse and locker room.
Shopping and activities
Iguana carries the best selection of rare and unusual gifts and arts and crafts from around the world. It's collection includes jewelry, folk and traditional art, furniture and home accessories. They make their own candles that are wonderful. Iguana's is just one block from our apartment.
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Iguana Import Gallery
3440 E BroadwayIguana carries the best selection of rare and unusual gifts and arts and crafts from around the world. It's collection includes jewelry, folk and traditional art, furniture and home accessories. They make their own candles that are wonderful. Iguana's is just one block from our apartment.
Cityology has a little bit of everything. Unique gifts, accessories, souvenirs and art. If you're looking for a Long Beach souvenir, this is the place. They have Tibetan singing bowls and tines. A little bit of everything....including your pet!
Cityology
4718 2nd StCityology has a little bit of everything. Unique gifts, accessories, souvenirs and art. If you're looking for a Long Beach souvenir, this is the place. They have Tibetan singing bowls and tines. A little bit of everything....including your pet!
Long-time retailer of new & used vinyl records, CDs & books, with regular live musical performances.
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Fingerprints Music
420 E 4th StLong-time retailer of new & used vinyl records, CDs & books, with regular live musical performances.
Located across the street from the marina. Large selection of shops and dining selections. Whole Foods Market is located in this center.
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2ND & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast HwyLocated across the street from the marina. Large selection of shops and dining selections. Whole Foods Market is located in this center.
Donation based daily yoga at 11am. Just show up. All levels.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
Donation based daily yoga at 11am. Just show up. All levels.
Food scene
A real local favorite. They select the best beans from around the world and roast them on site. They also have coffee related gifts and souvenirs.
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Polly's Gourmet Coffee
4606 2nd StA real local favorite. They select the best beans from around the world and roast them on site. They also have coffee related gifts and souvenirs.
The oldest brewpub the LA area has been serving quality food and drinks for more than 25 years. Menu items include seafood, salads, poultry, and breakfast meals. Belmont Brewing (BBC) is located ocean front with ocean and sunset views. Local favorite to sporting events.
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Belmont Brewing
25 39th PlThe oldest brewpub the LA area has been serving quality food and drinks for more than 25 years. Menu items include seafood, salads, poultry, and breakfast meals. Belmont Brewing (BBC) is located ocean front with ocean and sunset views. Local favorite to sporting events.
Michael's has an outdoor bar with fireplace on the second level. Fresh air and great, authentic Italian food. Good wine list and handcrafted cocktails. Professional wait staff makes Michael's a great place to celebrate special occasions.
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Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 2nd StMichael's has an outdoor bar with fireplace on the second level. Fresh air and great, authentic Italian food. Good wine list and handcrafted cocktails. Professional wait staff makes Michael's a great place to celebrate special occasions.
Reasonably priced Mexican food. $5 breakfast burrito on weekends. Full bar.
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COCORENOS
3400 E BroadwayReasonably priced Mexican food. $5 breakfast burrito on weekends. Full bar.
Creative Southern food and handcrafted cocktails. Outside bar and dining.
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The Attic
3441 E BroadwayCreative Southern food and handcrafted cocktails. Outside bar and dining.
My favorite steakhouse in Long Beach. professional wait staff. No corkage if you'd like too bring your own wine. Reservation is recommended. Nice bar area if you're dining solo.
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555 East American Steakhouse
555 E Ocean BlvdMy favorite steakhouse in Long Beach. professional wait staff. No corkage if you'd like too bring your own wine. Reservation is recommended. Nice bar area if you're dining solo.
Across the street from the ocean in Huntington Beach. Lots of trendy shops and restaurants, parking structure and ocean views.
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Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast HwyAcross the street from the ocean in Huntington Beach. Lots of trendy shops and restaurants, parking structure and ocean views.
Dive bar of coffee shops. Good food, reasonable prices. Located across the street from the beach. Open for breakfast and lunch only, so get there early!
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Chuck's Coffee Shop
4120 E Ocean BlvdDive bar of coffee shops. Good food, reasonable prices. Located across the street from the beach. Open for breakfast and lunch only, so get there early!
This place is right on the water. Good food and drinks. Inside and patio dining. Entertainment most weekends and Wednesday nights.
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Boathouse on the Bay
190 N Marina DrThis place is right on the water. Good food and drinks. Inside and patio dining. Entertainment most weekends and Wednesday nights.
Best sandwiches in town (my personal favorite is the Sweet Marina). Hot dinner specials on week nights. Great place to pick up fixings for picnic or charcuterie board.
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Olives Gourmet Grocer
3510 E BroadwayBest sandwiches in town (my personal favorite is the Sweet Marina). Hot dinner specials on week nights. Great place to pick up fixings for picnic or charcuterie board.
Waterfront dining. Fresh steaks and in season seafood. Great happy hour.
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Parkers' Lighthouse
435 Shoreline Village DriveWaterfront dining. Fresh steaks and in season seafood. Great happy hour.
Oceanfront dining. Great place for special brunch. Call for reservations.
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Claire's At The Museum
Oceanfront dining. Great place for special brunch. Call for reservations.
Fresh fish market and restaurant. My personal favorite is the burger. Indoor/outdoor dining. Handcrafted cocktails.
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Roe Seafood
5374 2nd StFresh fish market and restaurant. My personal favorite is the burger. Indoor/outdoor dining. Handcrafted cocktails.
Located only a few steps to the sand on Alamitos Peninsula. Very beach casual. Open for breakfast and lunch only. Dine in or on the back patio.
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Vibes Cafe
76-1/2 62nd PlLocated only a few steps to the sand on Alamitos Peninsula. Very beach casual. Open for breakfast and lunch only. Dine in or on the back patio.
Food Scene
One of our neighbors is a successful entrepreneur and Baker.
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Gusto Bread
2710 East 4th StreetOne of our neighbors is a successful entrepreneur and Baker.
Food Scene
Great selection of wine and knowledgeable help. Wine tasting Thursday through Saturday. Nice patio area.
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The Wine Crush
3131 E BroadwayGreat selection of wine and knowledgeable help. Wine tasting Thursday through Saturday. Nice patio area.
City/town information
Quaint Main Street runs from Pacific Coast Highway to the pier in Seal Beach. Lots of small restaurants and a variety of shops. Easy parking for beach going.
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Seal Beach
Quaint Main Street runs from Pacific Coast Highway to the pier in Seal Beach. Lots of small restaurants and a variety of shops. Easy parking for beach going.
Clean beach. Moderate waves. Great shopping and dining on Main Street.
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Seal Beach Municipal Pier
Seal Beach Municipal PierClean beach. Moderate waves. Great shopping and dining on Main Street.