Long Beach
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.
Long Beach by the numbers
Median individual income in Long Beach is about $51.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Long Beach pays about $1,970 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
21 spots across Long Beach
- Long BeachDining
Parkers' Lighthouse
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 4,136Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 4,136 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Parkers' Lighthouse.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDining
Boathouse on the Bay
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 2,907Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 190 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 2,907 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Boathouse on the Bay.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachActivity
South Coast Botanic Garden
Botanical garden★ 4.7 · 2,580Wheelchair access- Find it
- 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachActivity
Wilmington Waterfront Park
Park★ 4.4 · 1,572Wheelchair access- Find it
- W C St, Wilmington, CA 90744
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDining
BO-beau kitchen + roof tap
French restaurant★ 4.4 · 1,535Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 144 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDining
L'Opera Italian Restaurant
Northern Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,248LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 101 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,248 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at L'Opera Italian Restaurant.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDrinks
Blind Donkey
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 913LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 149 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 913 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blind Donkey.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 2 AM
- Tue5 PM to 2 AM
- Wed5 PM to 2 AM
- Thu5 PM to 2 AM
- Fri5 PM to 2 AM
- Sat5 PM to 2 AM
- Sun5 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachActivity
LA Waterfront
Scenic spot★ 4.5 · 827Wheelchair access- Find it
- 600 E 5th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 827 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at LA Waterfront.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonOpen 24 hours
- TueOpen 24 hours
- WedOpen 24 hours
- ThuOpen 24 hours
- FriOpen 24 hours
- SatOpen 24 hours
- SunOpen 24 hours
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDrinks
Observation Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 589Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 589 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Observation Bar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDining
Sky Room
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 398LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 210 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 398 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sky Room.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat5 to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 3 PM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachCafés
Kansha Creamery
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 392Wheelchair access- Find it
- 18515 S Western Ave, Gardena, CA 90248
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 392 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Kansha Creamery.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12:30 to 6 PM
- Tue12:30 to 6 PM
- WedClosed
- Thu12:30 to 6 PM
- Fri12:30 to 6 PM
- Sat12:30 to 6 PM
- SunClosed
- Dining
- Delivery · In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDrinks
The Stave Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 373Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 170 The Promenade N, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 373 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Stave Bar.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon2 PM to 2 AM
- Tue2 PM to 2 AM
- Wed2 PM to 2 AM
- Thu2 PM to 2 AM
- Fri12 PM to 2 AM
- Sat12 PM to 2 AM
- Sun12 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Paid street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDrinks
Vine
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 367Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 2142 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 367 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vine.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDrinks
The Wicked Wolf Cocktail Bar + Tea Lounge & Café
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 338Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 2332 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 338 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Wicked Wolf Cocktail Bar + Tea Lounge & Café.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 to 11 PM
- Wed5 to 11 PM
- Thu5 to 11 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 AM
- Sat10 AM to 1 AM
- Sun10 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDrinks
District Wine
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 334Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 144 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 334 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at District Wine.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDrinks
The Hawk
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 319Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 468 W Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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.
Your share$13Their share$13Even 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
- CallMaps
- Long BeachDrinks
The Exhibition Room
Cocktail bar★ 4.6 · 285Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 1115 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDining
Chez Bacchus
American restaurant★ 4.8 · 246Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 743 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90802
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 246 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Chez Bacchus.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDrinks
Long Beach Unified Bar & Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 218Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 2222 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Long Beach Unified Bar & Lounge.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue7 PM to 12 AM
- WedClosed
- Thu7 PM to 12 AM
- Fri7 PM to 2 AM
- Sat7 PM to 2 AM
- Sun5 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachDining
Due Fiori
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 141Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 2708 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 141 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Due Fiori.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- Long BeachActivity
Wilmington Waterfront Promenade
Park★ 4.8 · 45Wheelchair access- Find it
- 100 W Water St, Wilmington, CA 90744
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Wilmington Waterfront Promenade.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- Maps