Long Beach | Marijuana Travel Guide

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Where to visit in long beach

Shoreline Village

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Shoreline Village is a waterfront center that includes entertainment, dining, and shopping. A great little neighborhood, the center overlooks Long Beach's beautiful Rainbow Harbor. Take a walk through the shops and you’ll find quirky little trinkets, souvenirs, toys, and even ice cream. Take a ride on the antique carousel, rent a bike and explore Long Beach, there are even harbor cruises to enjoy. With all the restaurants nearby, you can also grab lunch or dinner in Shoreline Village.

Naples

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A beautiful artistic neighborhood, Naples is bustling with locals and tourists alike. Built on the three islands of Alamitos Bay, you’ll find this neighborhood to be more like a quaint little town in Italy. Why? Nicknamed “Venice of America” there are gondola rides along the canals, a marine park, delicious ristorantes like Michael’s, and fun places to grab a drink like The Hangout and Crow’s Cocktail. Spend a day at Marine Park where you can find picnic and play areas and volleyball courts.

East Village

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Known as the arts and cultural district of Long Beach, East Village is a great place to take in the nightlife too! Here, you can explore art galleries, designer boutiques, antiques, vintage used books, as well as a plethora of shopping and entertainment. Be sure to check out The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub or Taco Beach for a bite to eat after you hit up some local Long Beach marijuana dispensaries located nearby.

Belmont Heights

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Looking to watch some parrots lining the palm trees in sunny California? Belmont Heights is just the neighborhood to visit. Take a stroll down Redondo Avenue for all the major attractions the city has to offer and be sure to have your camera handy for the famous birds. If you’d like to grab lunch or refreshments in the neighborhood, we recommend Belmont Brewing Co. or Super Mex.

What to do in long beach

The Queen Mary

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Boasted as a “one of a kind Long Beach experience”, you can hop aboard the Queen Mary and stay overnight in their floating hotel. You can even go ghost hunting on the Queen Mary. Take a tour through mazes and check out the creepy empty pool, then have a few drinks at the bar or look for haunted passengers. The legendary ship offers tours and exhibits, as well as dining, the hotel, and can even serve as a meeting or wedding venue. Tickets for individual tours vary, however Passports for inclusive day attractions start at $30 for adults/$15 for kids; with Long Beach Aquarium and Queen Mary Passport combos at $52 for adults/$35 for kids.

Hike Signal Hill

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The iconic hill is the perfect place to take a hike and see something unique - oil wells. The area was once covered by oil wells, and still is with them bobbing in between homes. If you drive to the top of the hill, there are many trails to hike where you can see breathtaking views of Downtown LA, Orange County, and Catalina Island.

Spend A Day At The Beach

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With so many things to do in Long Beach, the easiest, cheapest, and most fun thing - go to the infamous beach! Pack some frisbees or beach balls, as well as a blanket, and something from a cannabis dispensary in Long Beach - and you’ve got the perfect day lined up. Just be sure to use plenty of sunscreen as the California sun can be a scorcher.

Where to Buy Marijuana in long beach

HAVEN - Downtown Long Beach

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HAVEN is a unique dispensary experience that creates a safe space for all to explore and enjoy cannabis. Their focus is on cultivating a comfortable atmosphere that helps all our customers find what they're looking for - whether for medical and wellness purposes, or just for fun.

The friendly, professional staff and bright, welcoming ambiance invites their customers to ask questions and explore the bounds of what cannabis has to offer. They choose each of our products carefully, focusing on quality and effectiveness to offer a wide selection with something to fit any lifestyle or need.

Located conveniently in Downtown Long Beach, HAVEN is sure to have everything you'll need for a great time.

Culture Cannabis Club

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Cannabis Culture Club wants to be a place to come together, as a community. They want to share the common love of a healing plant, and allow people of all different ages, ethnicities and backgrounds circle around the magnet that is CULTURE.

CCC looks to honor the space in everyone that wants to be a part of something. They wanted to create a real community in the cannabis space, and with multiple stores around California, their own cultivation centers, and hundreds of employees, they are proud to be part of the change and did it for the community they set out to serve.

Check out their location at 3120 N. Los Coyotes Diagonal in Long Beach, CA, 90808 for all of your medical or recreational cannabis needs!

Where to Shop / Arts in long beach

6th & Detroit

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Located in the East Village Arts District, 6th & Detroit is a “thoughtfully curated home décor store that showcases a mix of unique styles from the 50s through the 80s” that was originally and Etsy store. If you are a vintage décor enthusiast, this is the place to shop in Long Beach. In 6th & Detroit, you’ll find cozy little vignettes to shop in each corner of the store full of items like house plants in quirky planters, fun retro tables, velvet chairs, and even a tiger rug.

The Museums

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There isn’t just one, but two lovely museums to visit when you are in Long Beach. The Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA for short) that boasts of one beautiful 15,000 square-foot sculpture garden. Then you have another museum, The Long Beach Museum of Art, tucked within the historic Anderson house which was built on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Here, you can also take in the waterfront views of the Pacific at Claire’s the museum’s restaurant. With 1 Love Beach Club just a 10 minute walk away, you can really make the best of both worlds when it comes to a recreational marijuana and museums in Long Beach.

Blue Windows

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Located on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, Blue Windows is a great place to pick up local artisan, curated jewelry. You can also shop clothing, stationary, kitchen & home decor, as well as some adorable baby gifts. When you are looking for that one of a kind gift to take home for someone special, or even just something cool for yourself, Blue Windows is the place to shop.

Retro Row

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If you want to know just what Sublime meant when they called it the “LBC” Retro Row is a great place to start. Home to over 40 independent merchants and artisans there is something for everyone in the 4th Street Corridor. Think skate shops, hip home accessories, kitchy little souvenirs, vintage and contemporary clothing, furniture, art, antiques, books, and skate boards. You can also grab some refreshments at one of the locally owned coffee shops, wine bars, or restaurants. Make a day out of it by stopping at Connected Cannabis along the way for some pre-rolls, just a 10 minute drive from Retro Row.

MADE by Millworks

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When you want to immerse yourself in local culture, check out MADE by Millworks. This unique space supports local artisans and artists where you can see all the local talent in one space. A gift shop, art gallery, and an events venue, everything sold here is made within 25 miles of the store. Try organic lip balm, Long Beach handmade jerky, or simply treat yourself to something refreshing in the Elinor drinkery.

Where to Eat in long beach

The Breakfast Bar

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The Breakfast Bar is the restaurant you go to when you want to try something different, or sincerely want a hearty breakfast. Their Breakfast Dip is basically a wicked plate of nachos for breakfast - a mixture of hard boiled eggs, ground country sausage, pico de gallo, black beans and cheese, topped with sliced avocado and served with fresh made tortilla chips - talk about breakfast goodness. You can also savor chicken and waffle sticks, french toast, breakfast burritos, and “Eggs-N-E-WAY”, all served with a “Breakfast Bar” style twist. Breakfast appetizers start at $8 and entrees begin at $8.50. They also offer lunch, as well as vegan and gluten free options.

Ballast Point Tasting Room

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Ballast Point Tasting Room is the perfect place to take in the breathtaking views of Alamitos Bay. With an outdoor deck facing the bay area, you might want to spend the whole day here. One of the coolest offerings they have: Starting on 4/20 they’ll offer yoga and beer on the waterfront. A great way to unwind in the morning after stopping into one of the local recreational dispensaries in Long Beach. From plates to share, salads, flatbreads, tacos, and burgers - there are lots of delicious eats to choose from here. Appetizers start out at $9 and entrees at $12, which are pretty standard prices for an All-Day-Menu in California.

Michael's On Naples Ristorante

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If you want to feel like you’re on a rooftop garden dining in Italy, Michael’s On Naples is the ristorante to visit in Long Beach. Not only do they offer a Chef Tasting, they offer a Pasta Tasting as well with five course of decadent seasonal dishes. Michael’s Paccheri is a pasta dish you won’t want to miss, because outside of Long Beach you won’t find this pasta in the United States, but it’s one delicious staple in Rome. Tasting menus start at $60 per person and have a wine pairing option to add on. While it’s a little more expensive than some restaurants in Long Beach, you can get away with a gourmet salad and pasta dish for around $35 per person - which is why the tasting menus are so highly recommended.

Gus's World Famous Chicken

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If you’re looking for a little bit of southern charm in Long Beach, then you won’t want to skip out on a meal at Gus’s World Famous Chicken. Steeped in charm, this place serves up some of the most succulent chicken you can find - even in the south. From individual pieces of chicken to plates which include baked beans, slaw and white bread, Gus’s World Famous Chicken has something for everyone. This is also the place to go if you’ve never tried fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, or fried okra. With prices ranging from $8 - $12 per person, these serious southern eats are also pretty cheap, which means you can even wash it all down with a slice of pecan or sweet potato pie for a full taste of the south in Long Beach.

Joe Jost's

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One of the oldest pubs in Long Beach, this place has been open since 1924. Pop in for one of Joe’s “Special” sandwiches, grab a world famous t-shirt and a schooner, and just take in the warm atmosphere and friendly people. Joe Jost’s even boasts of a famous root beer that’s been a staple at Joe’s since the Prohibition Era. Legend has it, “Joe’s stayed open and sold draft Root Beer to keep his customers thirst quenched during the Prohibition.” Of course, you can also order sandwiches and hot dogs, pickled eggs, and Marmion’s Peanuts. With prices ranging under $10, this restaurant is great to stop into after you’ve spent $$$ at one of the many dispensaries in Long Beach.

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