Marlena Long Beach

Upscale lodging featuring an outdoor pool & a fitness room, plus a coffee bar & a restaurant. This upscale hotel is a 9-minute walk from the Aquarium of the Pacific, and a 10-minute walk from the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. The polished rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as work areas, iPod docks and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add access to a private lounge with free continental breakfast and hors d'oeuvres. There's an outdoor pool, a sundeck and a fire pit, as well as a 24/7 fitness room and a business center. Additional amenities include a coffee bar, a lobby lounge, and an airy Californian restaurant with open-air dining. Meeting space is available.

Step into this charming 99-year-old tavern where cash is king, and enjoy old-school sandwiches, frosty beers in huge schooners, and a lively vibe.

Fiestalike, bright digs for homey, family-recipe Mexican chow (tacos, flautas) plus sangria & beer.

Longtime sports tavern serving beer, burgers & American pub grub in upbeat digs with lots of TVs.

This spacious thrift shop in Long Beach is a curated treasure trove of unique finds, vintage flair, and local pop-up vendors—perfect for casual browsing.

Low-key, late-night neighborhood watering hole offering beer, TVs, pool tables & other bar games.

Gay, lesbian & transgender nightclub with a chic lounge area, karaoke, pool & weekly drag shows.

Straightforward eatery specializing in spicy, Southern-style fried chicken, plus sides & desserts.

Family-friendly Italian restaurant with a wall mural serving pizza, pasta & red-sauce entrees.

Fine Italian cuisine & extensive wine options in a sophisticated setting, plus rooftop seating.