As a Long Beach native, these are a few of Maya's favorite spots!
The Beach!
Long Beach, CA
An obvious one, but worth a mention!
Farmers Market
6602 East Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
Outdoor market open 9am-2pm Sundays for fruits & veggies, flowers, nuts, breads, meat & more.
Belmont Shore
2nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90803
The boutiques and restaurants on 2nd Street close to the water makes this a perfect area to stroll and savor.
2ND & PCH
6400 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Upbeat retail center with upmarket stores & restaurants, plus landscaped spaces & bay views.
Shoreline Village
Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
Charming shopping village features colorful boardwalk shops & restaurants amid scenic harbor views. Rent a surrey (multi-person bike) at Wheel Fun Rentals and ride along the bike path on the beach.
Naples
Long Beach, CA 90803
A charming neighborhood built on three islands lined with picturesque canals. Rent a duffy boat from Anchors Away rentals or a gondola ride with Gondola Getaway to get the best views of Naples and more!
Ballast Point Brewing
110 North Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
With refreshing ocean breezes and incredible water views, this harborside spot has outdoor patios with fire pits and 60+ beers on tap to enjoy while watching passing boats and gorgeous sunsets.
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Take a journey of discovery through the world's largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.
Long Beach Museum of Art
2300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90803
Museum & a café on a bluff-top, ocean-side site featuring galleries with works by Southern California artists.
Museum of Latin American Art
628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
MOLAA features a wide range of rotating artworks, as well as a 15,000-square-foot, outdoor Sculpture Garden. Admission to this signature downtown museum is free on Sundays.
Main Street Seal Beach
Main Street, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Stop in at any of the boutiques or cafes along the three-block stretch that runs into the picturesque wooden pier, and the people behind the counter will chat in a neighborly way that will make you feel like a regular.
Bay Shore
Bay Shore Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90803
A Cohen family favorite, rent a kayak or a stand up paddle board and enjoy with friends, family, and kids.