Long Beach

port city · 90802

Long Beach is the part of greater LA that finally lets you breathe. The Pine Avenue and East Village stretch still trades in old-bones brick storefronts, the Queen Mary glowers from across the channel, and Belmont Shore on weekends turns into a long brunch with a dog. Dating here means you walk more than you drive, which is itself a filter. The catch: downtown empties hard after 9, the Blue Line A pulls a rough crowd late, and any restaurant facing the water charges a view tax whether or not the view earns it. Treat it as its own city, because it is.

$51,360

median income

$1,968

median rent

The data

Long Beach by the numbers

Median individual income in Long Beach is about $51.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Long Beach pays about $1,970 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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21 spots across Long Beach

Long Beach
Dining
Parkers' Lighthouse
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 4,136
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 4,136 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Parkers' Lighthouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Long Beach
Dining
Boathouse on the Bay
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,907
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 2,907 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Boathouse on the Bay.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 8:30 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Long Beach
Activity
South Coast Botanic Garden
Botanical garden★ 4.7 · 2,580
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 2,580 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at South Coast Botanic Garden.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 5 PM
Tue8 AM to 5 PM
Wed8 AM to 5 PM
Thu8 AM to 5 PM
Fri8 AM to 5 PM
Sat8 AM to 5 PM
Sun8 AM to 5 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Long Beach
Activity
Wilmington Waterfront Park
Park★ 4.4 · 1,572
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,572 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Wilmington Waterfront Park.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 11 PM
Tue5 AM to 11 PM
Wed5 AM to 11 PM
Thu5 AM to 11 PM
Fri5 AM to 11 PM
Sat5 AM to 11 PM
Sun5 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Dining
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
French restaurant★ 4.4 · 1,535
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,535 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at BO-beau kitchen + roof tap.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Long Beach
Dining
L'Opera Italian Restaurant
Northern Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,248
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,248 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at L'Opera Italian Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Long Beach
Drinks
Blind Donkey
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 913
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 913 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blind Donkey.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Long Beach
Activity
LA Waterfront
Scenic spot★ 4.5 · 827
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 827 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at LA Waterfront.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Drinks
Observation Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 589
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 589 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Observation Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10:30 PM
Tue4 to 10:30 PM
Wed4 to 10:30 PM
Thu4 to 10:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Dining
Sky Room
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 398
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 398 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sky Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Long Beach
Cafés
Kansha Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 392
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 392 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Kansha Creamery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12:30 to 6 PM
Tue12:30 to 6 PM
WedClosed
Thu12:30 to 6 PM
Fri12:30 to 6 PM
Sat12:30 to 6 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Drinks
The Stave Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 373
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 373 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Stave Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2 PM to 2 AM
Tue2 PM to 2 AM
Wed2 PM to 2 AM
Thu2 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Drinks
Vine
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 367
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 367 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 11 PM
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 PM to 12 AM
Sat1 PM to 12 AM
Sun1 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Drinks
The Wicked Wolf Cocktail Bar + Tea Lounge & Café
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 338
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 338 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Wicked Wolf Cocktail Bar + Tea Lounge & Café.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 11 PM
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Drinks
District Wine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 334
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 334 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at District Wine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat2 to 10 PM
Sun2 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Drinks
The Hawk
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 319
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 319 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Hawk.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 2 AM
Tue4 PM to 2 AM
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Long Beach
Drinks
The Exhibition Room
Cocktail bar★ 4.6 · 285
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 285 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Exhibition Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed7 PM to 12 AM
Thu7 PM to 12 AM
Fri7 PM to 1 AM
Sat7 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Dining
Chez Bacchus
American restaurant★ 4.8 · 246
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 246 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Chez Bacchus.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 9:30 PM
Thu5 to 9:30 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Drinks
Long Beach Unified Bar & Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 218
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 218 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Long Beach Unified Bar & Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 PM to 12 AM
WedClosed
Thu7 PM to 12 AM
Fri7 PM to 2 AM
Sat7 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Dining
Due Fiori
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 141
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 141 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Due Fiori.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Long Beach
Activity
Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
Park★ 4.8 · 45
Wheelchair access

Long Beach

Long Beach by the numbers

Local date spots

Parkers' Lighthouse

Boathouse on the Bay

South Coast Botanic Garden

Wilmington Waterfront Park

BO-beau kitchen + roof tap

L'Opera Italian Restaurant

Blind Donkey

LA Waterfront

Observation Bar

Sky Room

Kansha Creamery

The Stave Bar

Vine

The Wicked Wolf Cocktail Bar + Tea Lounge & Café

District Wine

The Hawk

The Exhibition Room

Chez Bacchus

Long Beach Unified Bar & Lounge

Due Fiori

Wilmington Waterfront Promenade

Reach Long Beach singles right where they plan dates.