Loose Leaf Boba Company 315 The Promenade North 562-435-1559 bobacompany.com Loose Leaf owners Jasmine Yip and Thomas Liu fell in love with boba and each other, marrying and having two kids while growing a business concept that breaks all the rules of traditional boba shops. Inspired by Long Beach’s diverse culture, their unique drinks are […]
Wine On 2nd’s Homemade Croissants 5640 2nd St. 562-343-1662 wineon2nd.com With top ranks in multiple categories, Wine on 2nd in Naples is a favorite among our readers. Beating out local bakeries, the wine bar and restaurant’s Homemade Croissants—a highlight of brunch service—ranked as the Best Baked Goods in Long Beach. Top 5 Wine On 2nd’s […]
Salud 1944 E. 4th St. & 4918 2nd St. 562-528-8444 saludjuice.com Salud is a homegrown business run by entrepreneur Angela Keen that focuses on efficient, nutrient-dense alternatives to everyday fast-food. In other words, Salud says “cheers to your health” with every purchase of the juice bar’s smoothies, superfood lattes and locally-sourced, organic snacks. Top 5 […]
Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way 562-590-3100 @aquariumpacific Whether you want to watch the sea lions play, the penguin walks or the sharks swim, the Aquarium of the Pacific captures captivating moments with marine life on TikTok. It’s another way for the whole family to learn about Pacific Ocean environments. Top 5 Aquarium of […]
Fingerprints Music 420 E. 4th St. 562-433-4996 https://fingerprintsmusic.com/ A nationally acclaimed independent record store, Fingerprints builds upon Long Beach’s East Village Arts District unique identity. Essentially, the shop is an 8,000 square-foot museum-quality shrine to all things music and pop culture, with a carefully curated selection that goes far beyond vinyl. Plus, the space doubles […]
Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way 562-590-3100 https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ Thousands of fascinating creatures—from starfish to sharks—live at the Aquarium of the Pacific, including some land-based animals such as penguins and lorikeets. The aquarium’s exhibits offer a rare opportunity for kids and kids at heart to learn about Pacific Ocean environments and see underwater animals up […]
4th Street’s Retro Row 2025 E. 4th St. https://www.4thstreetlongbeach.com/ Retro Row continues to be our readers’ favorite place to bring out-of-towners. The fun and funky stretch of 4th Street between Cherry and Temple avenues boasts a collection of independent businesses specializing in vintage wares. At its hipster heart sits the circa-1924 single-screen Art Theatre, surrounded […]
Musical Theatre West Box Office: 4350 E. 7th St. 562-856-1999 https://musical.org/ Musical Theatre West is known for its triple-threat performances at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, where audiences are wowed by the one of Southern California’s oldest and most innovative musical theater companies. This summer, don’t miss the critically acclaimed company’s performances of “The Wizard […]
Museum of Latin American Art 628 Alamitos Ave. 562-437-1689 molaa.org The only museum in the country fully dedicated to showcasing modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art, MOLAA is renowned institution showcasing works by well-known greats such as Frida Kahlo as well as shining a spotlight on lesser-known artists. Founded in 1996, the permanent […]
@lbfoodcoma Instagram @lbfoodcoma With a whopping 44.2 thousand followers, local Khmer foodie @lbfoodcoma is certainly eating his way to the hearts and taste buds of the Long Beach community with his tasty adventures. Culinary influencer James Tir is on a mission to satisfy monster cravings and share the best eats in our vibrant part of […]
