Category Archives: Places & Services

We entrust them with our loyalty and money while they provide us their professional services and spaces in return—services and spaces, mind you, that brighten our communities and organize our lives.

Jewelry Store

McCarty’s Jewelry 5011 2nd St. 562-438-1581 shopmccartys.com A fixture in Belmont Shore since 1932, McCarty’s Jewelry still maintains its historic integrity while also catering to customers looking for something sparkly they can proudly wear in the 21st century. Oh, and yes, the store’s sign (neon at night) is the original one. Top 5 McCarty’s Jewelry  […]

Hotel

Hotel Maya – DoubleTree by Hilton 700 Queensway Drive 562-435-7676 hotelmayalongbeach.com The Maya is a breathtaking seaside resort with views of the bay and the city skyline. The lush grounds are dotted palm trees and a man-made beach featuring nearly 300 tons of sand, fire pits and comfortable chairs and loungers. There’s also Fuego at […]

Home Improvement

Beachy Waves Construction 2741 E 2nd St. 619-892-1210 beachywavesconstruction.com Beachy Waves Construction is the perfect catch for all your home beautification needs. Businessman Anael Mays—whose wife owns Beachy Waves Salon (also in the Best of Long Beach ranks)—knows how to make a splash! The company’s custom designs are shore to make your home the talk […]

Healthcare Facility

SOHMA Integrative Health Center 4195 N. Viking Way 562-420-2112 sohma.org SOHMA supports healing in a holistic way, combining Eastern and Western medicinal practices. Established in 2014, the health center takes drugs and surgeries out of the equation in favor of medical tai chi and ancient wisdom. Specialties include treatment following car accidents and personal injuries, […]

Hardware Store

Ace Hardware 6441 E. Spring St. 562-982-0285 acehardware.com On Spring Street, this Ace Hardware is among more than 5,000 neighborhood Ace stores locally owned and operated across the globe. Committed to being “the place with the helpful hardware folks,” Ace community stores offer personal service, quality products and a convenient shopping experience from knowledgeable local […]

Hair Salon

Beachy Waves Salon 1500 E. Broadway 562-912-7146 beachywavessalon.com Talking about making waves! Beachy Waves Salon is a shore bet for all your hair needs. Businesswoman Alexa Claproth—whose husband owns Beachy Waves Construction (also in the Best of Long Beach ranks)—offers cutting-edge hair styles that her clients rave about. You’re sure to leave feeling like a […]

Gym

The Belmont Athletic Club 4918 E. 2nd St. 562-438-1176 belmontathleticclub.com The Belmont Athletic Club is the ultimate gym for flex-appeal! With personal trainers, group classes and more, you will leave feeling endorphin rushed. And with a variety of services, this Long Beach health club is a slam dunk for anyone looking to get fit and […]

Grocery Store

Trader Joe’s 4210 Long Beach Blvd. & Multiple Locations 562-422-1020 traderjoes.com There are three Trader Joe’s in Long Beach, and that’s not enough for our readers, but it’ll have to do. Here in Long Beach, we have long loved the grocery chain’s eclectic selection of fresh foods, prepared meals and wide variety of beverages. Top […]

Green Business

BYO Long Beach 431 E. 1st. St. & Multiple Locations 562-435-3069 byolongbeach.com With locations in the East Village, Alamitos Bay and Bixby Knolls, the goal of BYO Long Beach is to inspire locals to be more green, reducing trash consumption with reusable product alternatives. Since its start in 2017, the green business founded by Julie […]

Gift Shop

Cone 11 Studio 408 E. 1st St. Suite 101 562-233-1252 cone11studio.com Featuring modern home goods, with an emphasis on handmade pottery, Cone 11 Studio is the best place in town to find the perfect gift, according to our readers. The popular business is also rated as the best boutique in Long Beach. And, its sister […]