Author Archives: dennisndean

Landscaper

Star Landscape & Exterior Design [email protected]  562-735-3324 starlandscapedesign.com Star not only helps homeowners make their yards more beautiful, but helps them to do it creatively and responsibly. As its mission statement puts it, “we do everything ‘For The Good of The Earth.’ “ Star accomplishes that through personalized service which includes a thorough consultation phase […]

Hotel

Hotel Maya 700 Queensway Dr  562-435-7676 doubletree3.hilton.com The Hotel Maya is Long Beach’s own Riviera Maya, a getaway where you truly feel like you’re getting away. Guests can relax on a lounge or oversize chairs by the firepits on the sand, sipping margaritas, enjoying the food from the Fuego restaurant and watching the boats sail […]

Historic Architecture

Rancho Los Cerritos 4600 Virginia Rd  562-206-2040 rancholoscerritos.org To have an appreciation for the history of Rancho Los Cerritos is to have an appreciation for the history of Long Beach. Several different tour options are tailored to the house or the garden and for different ages, but any opportunity to interact with and hear from […]

Dog Park

Rosie’s Dog Beach 5000 E Ocean Blvd  longbeach.gov/park This stretch of beach down Ocean Boulevard between Roycroft and Argonne avenues is likely the most-used site for all the adorable dog photos Long Beach denizens post on their social media, depticing their sandy, sopping wet K-9, tuckered out after a beachside frolic. Plastic bags readily available […]

Dispensary

One Love Beach Club 2767 E Broadway  562-343-5388 1love420.com One of the first marijuana dispensaries to begin selling recreationally in Long Beach in 2018, One Love Beach Club on Broadway boasts a large selection of cannabis flowers, edibles, extracts, pre-rolls and even topicals. Customers say the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. “They consistently provide high […]

City Park

El Dorado Regional 7550 E Spring St  562-570-1771 longbeach.gov/park If you’re looking to get lost in Long Beach – El Dorado Regional Park is the closest thing we have to wilderness in the city and for good reason: there’s something there for everyone. Hike the trails and stare at the turtles, play on some of […]

Bicycle Shop

The Bicycle Stand 2740 East Broadway  562-279-4936 thebicyclestand.org Since opening The Bicycle Stand in 2011, Nicole Maltz and Evan Whitener have built a tight-knit community around their love for restoring classic steel frames. Although the shop specializes in vintage restoration, the team will work on just about any type of bike, and also organizes a […]

Best Place to take Out-of-Town Guests

2nd Street, Belmont Shore 200 Nieto Ave 200B  562-434-3066 belmontshore.org The Shore is the city’s top shopping and dining area and it’s a place where you can check out some of the other winners in the Post’s Best of Long Beach contest, including Open Sesame, voted the best restaurant in the area, and Rosie’s Dog […]

Bank

LBS Financial Credit Union 4341 E 10th St (multiple locations) 562-598-9007 lbsfcu.org Whether you’re looking for friendly, professional service, low rates on loans, competitive savings rates, or convenient mobile account access, our readers feel that the search should stop at LBS Financial Credit Union. The member-only institution has four locations in the city and has over […]

Barber Shop

Syndicate Barber Shop 2749 E Broadway  562-433-7733 syndicatebarbershop.com Syndicate Barbershop: This Broadway corridor gem is the perfect place to get lined for an old school haircut, beard trim or even score one of the shop’s unique T-shirt designs. Established in 2002, Syndicate Barbershop has been churning out some of the best haircuts in Long Beach […]