Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden 1250 Bellflower Blvd. 562-985-8885 csulb.edu/japanese-garden/ On the campus of Cal State Long Beach, this 1.3-acre oasis is a peaceful and meditative spot to escape from the city’s noise and worries. Koi glide under wooden bridges and flowers bloom throughout the year. It’s free to enter, but reservations are required. Top […]
Forest Lawn – Long Beach 1500 E. San Antonio Drive 888-204-3131 forestlawn.com/parks/long-beach For more than a century, Forest Lawn has been a trusted funeral service provider in SoCal, and it also oversees one of Long Beach’s oldest and most beloved cemeteries. Formerly known as Sunnyside, the memorial park features extraordinary examples of Spanish Colonial architecture […]
Devynn’s Garden 5305 E. 2nd St. Suite 100 562-439-0308 devynnsgarden.com David and Cyndi Turk’s flowery business has been beautifying Long Beach and Orange County for 25 years. With locations serving Belmont Shore, Seal Beach and Sunset Beach, Devynn’s Garden creates elegant floral art that turns the heads of those with even the most discriminating taste. […]
Alex’s Bar 2913 E. Anaheim St. 562-434-8292 alexsbar.com A high-energy live music and entertainment venue and bar—with iconic blood-red walls and memorable restrooms—Alex’s Bar is a good time. There’s trivia on Wednesdays, karaoke on Tuesdays and an incredible slate of performances and dance parties every other night. Top 5 Alex’s Bar Long Beach Museum of […]
Haven 404 Redondo Ave. & Multiple Locations 562-320-8777 myhavenstores.com Haven is the place to be when you need to roll into relaxation. Prioritizing customer satisfaction by offering personalized guidance from knowledgeable experts, all clients are greeted with a welcoming ambiance that aims to create authentic moments of wellness and exploration. With a mission to provide […]
LBS Financial Credit Union lbsfcu.org Founded in 1935 as a credit union for Long Beach teachers and school district employees. LBS Financial provides reliable banking services to anyone who lives or works in the local area today. It also gives back to the community—since 2000, the credit union has donated more than $820,000 to schools […]
SOHMA Integrative Health Center 4195 N. Viking Way 562-420-2112 sohma.org Get out of pain and into balance at SOHMA. The company founded in 2014 supports healing in a holistic way, combining Eastern and Western medicinal practices. Drugs and surgeries out of the equation in favor of medical tai chi and ancient wisdom. Top 5 SOHMA […]
Bixby Knolls Hand Car Wash & Detail Center 577 E. Wardlow Road 562-595-6666 bixbyknollscarwash.com When your car needs a little tender loving care, roll on in to Bixby Knolls for the best wash in town. The business, trusted for more than four decades in Long Beach, offers professional washes or self-service options seven days a […]
Cone 11 Studio 408 E. 1st St. Suite 101 562-233-1252 cone11studio.com Cone 11 Studio, which is an expansion of Clay Pottery Studio, is a retail store featuring modern home goods—with an emphasis on handmade pottery. The name of the business refers to the highest temperature pottery is fired to, and our readers are fired up […]
JAX Bicycle Center 3000 N. Bellflower Blvd. 562-421-4646 jaxbicycles.com JAX, established in 1971, has several locations throughout Southern California, and readers feel the Long Beach location is the best bike shop in the city. The business offers a huge selection of bikes and accessories, plus repair and personalized design services so that every customer finds […]
