Couples Travel to Long Beach

Planning a getaway with your partner? Long Beach is one of the best SoCal destinations for couples, with dreamy hotel stays, romantic restaurants, and fun activities for two, whether you’re into indoor luxury or outdoor adventures. Check out our suggestions for your next vacation where you and your significant other can enjoy each other’s company with our beachside city as your playground.

HOTELS

Hotels in Long Beach offer a wide variety of choices, from the resort-style waterfront Hotel Maya (700 Queensway Dr) to the newly renovated Marriott Long Beach Downtown (111 E Ocean Blvd) in the urban core. Newer properties include City Center (255 Atlantic Ave), a boutique hotel inspired by midcentury modern design, with a retro courtyard pool and bistro Olive & Rose, operated by local Michelin-star chefs. For a luxury experience, consider booking a room and couples massage at Fairmont Breakers (210 E Ocean Blvd), Long Beach’s first luxury hotel. In addition to treatments in the Fairmont Spa, the hotel offers fine dining at its two restaurants, a jazz lounge with live music, and a rooftop bar with incredible views of the ocean and LA Basin.

Credit: Hotel Maya

GONDOLA CRUISE

No need to fly to Italy to experience an authentic gondola ride with your sweetheart! Book a romantic cruise with Gondola Getaway (5437 E Ocean Blvd) and drift through the charming Naples Island canals while your Venetian-trained gondolier serenades you with a love song. Pair your cruise with pasta and pizza or a simple red rose, all available as add-on options. Ready to pop the question? Make it especially memorable with Gondola Getaway’s Message in a Bottle proposal package, which includes a photographer or videographer to capture the moment.

BICYCLES & BOATS BUILT FOR TWO

Picture the two of you smiling under the sun, enjoying the ocean breeze, pedaling your way into lifelong memories. If you enjoy long walks on the beach, you will love a long bike ride on Long Beach’s beach bike path! Wheel Fun Rentals rents two-person surrey and reclining bikes at its Alamitos Beach location (780 Shoreline Dr) and cruiser bikes, electric bikes, and tandem bikes from its location in Shoreline Village (429 Shoreline Village Dr, Ste G). Create a scene out of your favorite rom com by pedaling a swan boat at Rainbow Lagoon (Shoreline Dr at Pine Ave), or watch the sunset on the water during a hydrobike excursion with Long Beach Waterbikes (164 N Marina Dr).

EXPLORE TRENDY NEIGHBORHOODS

There’s nothing quite like a leisurely morning or relaxing afternoon strolling, shopping, and snacking in a cute neighborhood full of cute shops and restaurants. Long Beach is similar to other big cities made up of smaller neighborhoods, where clusters of such gems are waiting to be explored. Find vintage clothing and furniture, wine bars, and a retro movie theater on 4th Street’s Retro Row, go brewery hopping in Bixby Knolls, or find your next favorite restaurant and a wealth of perfect dessert spots on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore.

DINING IDEAS

You could spend several vacations sampling all the restaurants and incredible dishes in Long Beach, from authentic Spanish lobster paella at Teleféric Barcelona (6420 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 160) to 90-day dry aged USDA Prime steaks at 555 East (555 E Ocean Blvd). Some of our favorite eateries for couples include Heritage (2030 E 7th St), the city’s first Michelin star restaurant. This spot fits the definition of intimate, housed in a small craftsman and serving a set tasting menu. We also recommend experiencing your own Lady and the Tramp moment with a plate of pasta at Tarantella on 4th (2120 E 4th St). Its enchanting back patio is shaded under trees and twinkling lights, setting you up for the perfect romantic meal.

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About the Author

Claire Atkinson

Claire Atkinson is a Southern California native who has lived in Long Beach for over 20 years. She spends her free time visiting local parks, farmers markets, and museums, and loves learning about Long Beach history and culture.