Crimson Craftsman Guidebook
It's Grand On 4th Street (1-5 Minute Walk)
Here's a list of places no more than a 5-minute walk from our home, including restaurants, a coffee house, an upscale day spa, a few great boutiques, and a barbershop.
Long Beach-legendary, the C.C.C. is a great place for breakfast and lunch and is just steps from our home. Open daily. Cash only.
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Coffee Cup Cafe
3734 E 4th StLong Beach-legendary, the C.C.C. is a great place for breakfast and lunch and is just steps from our home. Open daily. Cash only.
A 2-3 minute walk from our doorstep, PRIME is a great place to dine al fresco for dinner Tuesday - Saturday and brunch on Sunday
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PRIME by Shenandoah
3701 E 4th StA 2-3 minute walk from our doorstep, PRIME is a great place to dine al fresco for dinner Tuesday - Saturday and brunch on Sunday
A truly authentic neighborhood coffee house, Viento y Agua offers funky vibes and light fare in an artful space. Open daily at 7:00 am.
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Viento Y Agua
4007 E 4th StA truly authentic neighborhood coffee house, Viento y Agua offers funky vibes and light fare in an artful space. Open daily at 7:00 am.
An eclectic boutique that includes chic clothing, jewelry, gifts, and chocolates. Open daily.
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Twig & Willow
3740 E 4th StAn eclectic boutique that includes chic clothing, jewelry, gifts, and chocolates. Open daily.
Fashionably bohemian women's clothing & specialty jewelry at a chic boutique with vintage appeal. Open daily.
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Prism Boutique
406 Termino AveFashionably bohemian women's clothing & specialty jewelry at a chic boutique with vintage appeal. Open daily.
Ambiance offers custom cosmetic and therapeutic treatments designed specifically for your unique needs. By appointment only.
Ambiance Day Spa
3946 E 4th StAmbiance offers custom cosmetic and therapeutic treatments designed specifically for your unique needs. By appointment only.
The Lodge is known for its consistent and professional quality hair cutting, hairstyling, and shaves. Open Tuesday - Saturday with up to 8 barbers to accommodate most schedules. By appointment only. Walk-ins are taken according to availability.
The Lodge Barber Co.
2726 E 4th StThe Lodge is known for its consistent and professional quality hair cutting, hairstyling, and shaves. Open Tuesday - Saturday with up to 8 barbers to accommodate most schedules. By appointment only. Walk-ins are taken according to availability.
The Broadway Corridor (10 minute walk)
Eclectic shopping, dining, and drinking are reached via a short, scenic walk where you can take in views of the beautiful homes and gardens in our historic neighborhood.
The Attic is situated in an eclectic 1920's craftsman-style home. Dining here is reminiscent of enjoying Sunday supper with family and friends. Open daily.
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The Attic
3441 E BroadwayThe Attic is situated in an eclectic 1920's craftsman-style home. Dining here is reminiscent of enjoying Sunday supper with family and friends. Open daily.
EST. in 2004, Olives is a small specialty market with wine, groceries, and a deli counter offering sandwiches & prepared meals. Open daily.
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Olives Gourmet Grocer
3510 E BroadwayEST. in 2004, Olives is a small specialty market with wine, groceries, and a deli counter offering sandwiches & prepared meals. Open daily.
Coffee, tea & light fare served in an exposed-brick spot with bookshelves & plush mismatched chairs. Open daily.
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The Library A Coffee House
3418 E BroadwayCoffee, tea & light fare served in an exposed-brick spot with bookshelves & plush mismatched chairs. Open daily.
Long Beach-legendary, the Reno Room is a funky, old-school cocktail bar with pool tables, games on TV & Mexican food brought from next door. Open daily.
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Reno Room
3400 E BroadwayLong Beach-legendary, the Reno Room is a funky, old-school cocktail bar with pool tables, games on TV & Mexican food brought from next door. Open daily.
This tiny taco stand is a Long Beach favorite. Known for its elevated Mexican street eats & mellow vibe, it's adjacent to the Reno Room bar. Open daily (and open late).
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COCORENOS
3400 E BroadwayThis tiny taco stand is a Long Beach favorite. Known for its elevated Mexican street eats & mellow vibe, it's adjacent to the Reno Room bar. Open daily (and open late).
Unique gift boutique that celebrates world cultures, folk art, and traditional crafts. Open daily, Iguana offers a wide array of products ranging from jewelry and clothing, housewares and furniture, to cards and stationery, incense and candles + much, much more.
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Iguana Import Gallery
3440 E BroadwayUnique gift boutique that celebrates world cultures, folk art, and traditional crafts. Open daily, Iguana offers a wide array of products ranging from jewelry and clothing, housewares and furniture, to cards and stationery, incense and candles + much, much more.
A contemporary Thai restaurant with a casual ambiance offering a variety of Thai small plates & mains. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10:30 am - 9 pm.
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Manaow Thai
3618 E BroadwayA contemporary Thai restaurant with a casual ambiance offering a variety of Thai small plates & mains. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10:30 am - 9 pm.
Longtime Long Beach favorite, The Potholder Cafe ("the undisputed king of breakfast!") offers American and Mexican comfort food (plus breakfast all day) served in homey diner digs, booths, and all. Open daily from 8 am - 1 pm.
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The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayLongtime Long Beach favorite, The Potholder Cafe ("the undisputed king of breakfast!") offers American and Mexican comfort food (plus breakfast all day) served in homey diner digs, booths, and all. Open daily from 8 am - 1 pm.
The Firkin is a neighborhood pub/sports bar with indoor dining, and a large patio equipped with a fire pit and tv's. They also offer a special events space + they're family-friendly and vegan friendly. Open daily.
The Firkin Pub & Grill
3411 E BroadwayThe Firkin is a neighborhood pub/sports bar with indoor dining, and a large patio equipped with a fire pit and tv's. They also offer a special events space + they're family-friendly and vegan friendly. Open daily.
The Colorado Lagoon, Marine Stadium + Eateries Along The Way (15- 25 minute walk).
Look no further than the Colorado Lagoon and Marine Stadium for walking distance beach outings and adventures! A beautiful stroll through our neighborhood gets you there in no time, and there're plenty of great restaurants (and farmer's market on Wednesdays) on the way to/from.
Scenic wetland area with great swimming, a sandy beach, playground, picnic tables + bridge, and walking path lined with fragrant native plants.
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Colorado Lagoon
Scenic wetland area with great swimming, a sandy beach, playground, picnic tables + bridge, and walking path lined with fragrant native plants.
Popular water skiing & rowing spot featuring a beach, boat races, picnic areas, a wonderful farmer's market, concerts in the park, and various other events.
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Морський стадіон
5255 E Paoli WayPopular water skiing & rowing spot featuring a beach, boat races, picnic areas, a wonderful farmer's market, concerts in the park, and various other events.
In business for 100+ years, this is a historic neighborhood market beloved by the Belmont Heights community. They offer a fine selection of produce, meats, wine, refrigerated foods, baked goods, snacks, and daily scratch-made meals which you can take out or enjoy on the patio picnic tables. Open daily from 6:30 am - 7:30 pm.
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Ma N' Pa Grocery
346 Roycroft AveIn business for 100+ years, this is a historic neighborhood market beloved by the Belmont Heights community. They offer a fine selection of produce, meats, wine, refrigerated foods, baked goods, snacks, and daily scratch-made meals which you can take out or enjoy on the patio picnic tables. Open daily from 6:30 am - 7:30 pm.
A California-inspired all-day cafe with global influences, using locally sourced, organic ingredients. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday (closes at 3:00 on Sunday).
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Ubuntu Café
335 Nieto AveA California-inspired all-day cafe with global influences, using locally sourced, organic ingredients. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday (closes at 3:00 on Sunday).
Cheerful + popular spot offering vegan dishes for breakfast, lunch & dinner, including many Mexican choices. Open daily.
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The Grain Café
4403 E 4th StCheerful + popular spot offering vegan dishes for breakfast, lunch & dinner, including many Mexican choices. Open daily.
browse, sample, and buy fresh produce + handmade products. Grab a bite from one of the food trucks and picnic under the coral trees while listening to live music and watching water skiers make some waves. Wednesday's year round. 3 - 7 pm.
Local Harvest Farmers Market
Appian Waybrowse, sample, and buy fresh produce + handmade products. Grab a bite from one of the food trucks and picnic under the coral trees while listening to live music and watching water skiers make some waves. Wednesday's year round. 3 - 7 pm.
To The Beach!
Rent a bike or scooter and ride to the lighthouse. Take in sunset views of Catalina Island and the Palos Verdes Penninsula from the patio of the Belmont Brewing Company or Veteran's Memorial Pier. Hop on a gondola for a romantic date night, or rent a SUP board or Kayak and glide across the waters of Alamitos Bay and Naples Island.
A great place to take in the sunset. Steps away, you can grab a beer and a bite at the Belmont Brewing Company, or delight in some succulent Persian fare at Gypsy's Meditteranean Grill.
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Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
A great place to take in the sunset. Steps away, you can grab a beer and a bite at the Belmont Brewing Company, or delight in some succulent Persian fare at Gypsy's Meditteranean Grill.
Located on the northeastern side of Naples Island, Marine Park is locally known as Mother’s Beach, because its gentle waves, shallow swimming area, playground, and Lifeguard supervision during peak periods make it the perfect place for families with young children to enjoy a day at the beach.
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Пляж матерів
Located on the northeastern side of Naples Island, Marine Park is locally known as Mother’s Beach, because its gentle waves, shallow swimming area, playground, and Lifeguard supervision during peak periods make it the perfect place for families with young children to enjoy a day at the beach.
Great spot on the sparkling bay with views of Naples Island and a short stroll to Belmont Shore with its upscale dining and shopping.
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Bayshore Beach
Great spot on the sparkling bay with views of Naples Island and a short stroll to Belmont Shore with its upscale dining and shopping.
The peninsula beach is the perfect place to take a stroll down the old school wooden boardwalk to the jetty, watch kite surfers from the shore, sunbathe or take a swim.
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Peninsula
The peninsula beach is the perfect place to take a stroll down the old school wooden boardwalk to the jetty, watch kite surfers from the shore, sunbathe or take a swim.
Rent a kayak or SUP board and spend the day cruising the bay and Naples Island.
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Kayaks on the Water
5411 E Ocean BlvdRent a kayak or SUP board and spend the day cruising the bay and Naples Island.
Step back in time and take a romantic trip through Alamitos Bay and Naples Island on an authentic gondola.
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Gondola Getaway
5437 E Ocean BlvdStep back in time and take a romantic trip through Alamitos Bay and Naples Island on an authentic gondola.
In Belmont Shore, tons of restaurants and shops are located just a few minutes' walk from the peninsula, Bayshore Beach, and Veteran's Memorial Pier.
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Belmont Shore
In Belmont Shore, tons of restaurants and shops are located just a few minutes' walk from the peninsula, Bayshore Beach, and Veteran's Memorial Pier.
Belmont Brewing
25 39th PlBest brew with a view in Long Beach!
One of the very best ways to take in Long Beach is to rent an electric boat, pack a picnic, and cruise the bay at sunset. A truly quintessential California dream-style experience
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Duffy Boat Rentals Long Beach
6272 Pacific Coast HwyOne of the very best ways to take in Long Beach is to rent an electric boat, pack a picnic, and cruise the bay at sunset. A truly quintessential California dream-style experience
Other Places Of Note
Arguably the hippest and most eclectic neighborhood in all of Long Beach, East 4th Street's Retro Row features super unique shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located 1 mile from the Crimson Craftsman, it's a must-see, local favorite.
East 4th Street
East 4th StreetArguably the hippest and most eclectic neighborhood in all of Long Beach, East 4th Street's Retro Row features super unique shopping, dining, and entertainment. Located 1 mile from the Crimson Craftsman, it's a must-see, local favorite.
Romantic and picturesque, Naples is known for its calm canals and elegant homes. Stroll through the meandering pathways, or view it from the sea by renting an electric Duffy boat or taking an old-timey gondola ride. Located 2.1 miles from our home.
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Naples Canal
Naples CanalRomantic and picturesque, Naples is known for its calm canals and elegant homes. Stroll through the meandering pathways, or view it from the sea by renting an electric Duffy boat or taking an old-timey gondola ride. Located 2.1 miles from our home.
The East Village is a hub for offbeat shopping and inventive dining. Galleries showcase local artists in buildings decorated with bright murals. Indie boutiques sell vinyl records, upcycled goods, and regional crafts, while wine bars and gastropubs offer New Californian cuisine and unique drinks. Nearby, the Museum of Latin American Art displays modern works and has an outstanding sculpture garden. 2.4 miles away.
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East Village
The East Village is a hub for offbeat shopping and inventive dining. Galleries showcase local artists in buildings decorated with bright murals. Indie boutiques sell vinyl records, upcycled goods, and regional crafts, while wine bars and gastropubs offer New Californian cuisine and unique drinks. Nearby, the Museum of Latin American Art displays modern works and has an outstanding sculpture garden. 2.4 miles away.
Our Personal Favorites
These are some of our personal favorite places in Long Beach. We hope you like them too :)
One of the best and most authentic Lebanese eateries you'll find anywhere this side of Beirut, and arguably the most popular restaurant in Belmont Shore.
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Open Sesame
5215 2nd StOne of the best and most authentic Lebanese eateries you'll find anywhere this side of Beirut, and arguably the most popular restaurant in Belmont Shore.
Whether you're vegan or not, you're sure to love the fresh and healthy fare served up at Under the Sun. Chef Dawna has a special talent for creating inventive and beautiful vegan specialties and the exposed brick walls and huge windows make for a lovely atmosphere. The scratch-made cheezecakes are to die for.
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Under The Sun
244 E 3rd StWhether you're vegan or not, you're sure to love the fresh and healthy fare served up at Under the Sun. Chef Dawna has a special talent for creating inventive and beautiful vegan specialties and the exposed brick walls and huge windows make for a lovely atmosphere. The scratch-made cheezecakes are to die for.
Hands down the best bakery in Long Beach. The accolades come from far and wide and are well deserved. Their gorgeous, organic artisan breads and pastries are made with impeccable ingredients and so much love.
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Gusto Bread
2710 East 4th StreetHands down the best bakery in Long Beach. The accolades come from far and wide and are well deserved. Their gorgeous, organic artisan breads and pastries are made with impeccable ingredients and so much love.
The 4th Horseman serves up craft beer, fine wine, and "apocalyptic" pizza in a darkly alluring setting to a punk-rock heavy-metal soundtrack with outstanding + friendly service.
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The 4th Horseman
121 W 4th StThe 4th Horseman serves up craft beer, fine wine, and "apocalyptic" pizza in a darkly alluring setting to a punk-rock heavy-metal soundtrack with outstanding + friendly service.
This amazing restored 1920's non-profit theater is located in the heart of 4th Street's Retro Row, and boasts a wine and coffee bar and screens independent films & documentaries.
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Art Theatre of Long Beach
2025 E 4th StThis amazing restored 1920's non-profit theater is located in the heart of 4th Street's Retro Row, and boasts a wine and coffee bar and screens independent films & documentaries.
One of the best little old-school neighborhood libraries ever, with windows that look out onto Bayshore beach where you can peruse books and read with a view of the bay, the 2ND St. bridge and Naples Island
Bay Shore Neighborhood Library
195 Bay Shore AveOne of the best little old-school neighborhood libraries ever, with windows that look out onto Bayshore beach where you can peruse books and read with a view of the bay, the 2ND St. bridge and Naples Island
We go for the jellies and starfish alone. A real special place for curious explorers of all ages.
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Акваріум Тихого океану
100 Aquarium WayWe go for the jellies and starfish alone. A real special place for curious explorers of all ages.
MOLAA is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. Go for the ground-breaking exhibitions, stimulating educational programs, and engaging cultural events + it's free on Sundays!
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Музей латиноамериканського мистецтва
628 Alamitos AveMOLAA is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art. Go for the ground-breaking exhibitions, stimulating educational programs, and engaging cultural events + it's free on Sundays!
A neighborhood institution, Starling Diner has been featured on the Food Network, in the New York Times, Forbes, L.A., and O.C. Weekly with good reason: They're all about ingredients, technique, and care, and you can taste it in every bite. Their polenta potatoes are to die for. Plus, it's a lovely 1/2 mile walk (8-10 minutes) from our home.
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Starling Diner
4114 E 3rd StA neighborhood institution, Starling Diner has been featured on the Food Network, in the New York Times, Forbes, L.A., and O.C. Weekly with good reason: They're all about ingredients, technique, and care, and you can taste it in every bite. Their polenta potatoes are to die for. Plus, it's a lovely 1/2 mile walk (8-10 minutes) from our home.
Laundromats
The Washing Machine
8247 W 3rd StFluff Dry
3620 E Broadway