Long Beach

I like going to long beach because we can always find free parking in the street by Ocean Blvd and Junipero Ave. There’s Bixby park. Which is a nice little grassy spot to hang out at as well. On Tuesdays they set up a farmers market and crafts and food stands at the park, cant remember at what time it starts but it ends around 7pm. I like that area e you can also pay for a parking spot that is really close to the sand and just chill in your car and watch the sunset, after 8pm the parking is free. I also like the Queen Mary from that spot and it looks so nice once the sun sets and all the lights turn on. Another nice thing about Long Beach is that there are a lot of places to go eat to and bars to get a drink.

Nice, and relaxing beach… The water sparkles and there isn’t a lot of kids.

This is definitely one of my favorites among all the beach cities. Parking can be a little harried sometimes, but it’s not too bad. The 2^nd Street area is great for walking/​shopping.
If you’re looking for a quiet respite, I would avoid The Pike shopping area as it can be a little crowded compared to other stretches of beach. Great bike/​walk path that will take you from one of the b each to another.

It’s a nice relaxing area to chill. Parking can really suck around, but it’s pretty quiet. If you’re looking for a lively beach, this isn’t the one the check out.