The Best of Long Beach—

Mother's Day 2026 in Long Beach

May 10th

Long Beach knows how to treat its moms right. With laid-back vibes, live music, and some seriously solid food, this city has no shortage of ways to show your love on Mother’s Day.

Some moms want mimosas and a jazz brunch, others want an art class with a mocktail. No matter what kind of celebration you're planning, this list has a little something for the leading ladies in your life. Just don’t forget to make those reservations early—things fill up fast.

Brunch on the Queen Mary

Indulge in a delightful brunch onboard the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy) with their Mother's Day Brunch. With bottomless champagne, the Queen Mary is a great way to show mom how much you care (and dig into their delicious signature menu). After eating, explore the ship, view the waterfront, and enjoy the live music. Please reserve a time between 10 AM and 2 PM, with the last seating at 2 PM. Reserve your seat here.

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Mother's Day at the Museum

Enjoy Mother's Day Brunch with a premium buffet at the Long Beach Museum of Art, featuring bottomless sparkling wine, live music, complimentary valet, and a great ocean view. The buffet will feature a carving and omelet station, breakfast and lunch items, seafood, vegan options, and more. Seatings are available at 9 AM, 11 AM, and 1:30 PM. Reservations are required. For reservations, send an email to specialevents@lbma.org or call (562) 434-6995.

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HOTEL MAYA

Hotel Maya will host a Mother's Day brunch in its Luna Solstice space, featuring Latin-inspired dishes like ancho chile lamb chops, tres leches pancakes, churro French toast bites, and a front-row seat to the Long Beach skyline. It’s laid-back, bold, and full of flavor—just like Mom. For reservations, call 562-481-3910 or click below.

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Fairmont Breakers

Celebrate Mother’s Day in style at Fairmont Breakers in Downtown Long Beach. Nettuno, the hotel’s Italian restaurant on the ground floor, will offer a three-course Mother’s Day Coastal Brunch, featuring your choice of entree with dishes like lobster Florentine benedict and ricotta pancakes. Each table will also receive a free bouquet crafted at the Build-Your-Own Bouquet Bar. On the hotel’s top level, Sky Room will host Afternoon Tea in the Sky, an elegant tea service pairing sweet and savory dishes with premium teas and complimentary champagne. Both experiences are available to reserve via OpenTable.

Long Beach Marriott

Enjoy a relaxing Mother’s Day Brunch with unlimited mimosas at the Long Beach Marriott (4700 Airport Plaza Dr) with friends and family. Seatings are available at 10AM, 12PM, and 2PM, and the menu features traditional breakfast favorites like omelets, waffles, crepes, and eggs benedict, as well as a seafood station with crab claws and crab legs, charcuterie station, salad bar, pasta station, carving station with prime rib and bone-in ham, plated entrees featuring fish or chicken with sides, a dessert station, and a chocolate fondue station with fresh fruit and marshmallows for dipping. For reservations, call (562) 425-5210.

Local Current - Marriott Long Beach Downtown

Local Current inside Marriott Long Beach Downtown (111 E Ocean Blvd) will offer a Mother's Day celebration from 11 AM to 4 PM. Celebrate Mom with a decadent seated buffet and live entertainment. Treat her with a bottomless Mimosa option for $25 more. Reservations are available on OpenTable.

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ART THEATRE LONG BEACH

If the Mom in your life is a film buff, or if you would like to spend the holiday doing your own exploration of motherhood through cinema, head to the Art Theatre (2025 E 4th St) on Retro Row. Between May 8 and 10, this independent and historic theatre will be screening Rosemary’s Baby, Serial Mom, and Mamma Mia! On May 10, you can bring Mom to see the 2024 documentary Georgia O’Keefe: The Brightness of Light, playing at 6:30 PM. For tickets, dates and showtimes, head to the Art’s calendar page.

Mother's Day Picnic at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Celebrate Mom with a relaxing meal on the Aquarium's outdoor veranda, where you can take in views of Rainbow Harbor and enjoy the spring air. After brunch, wander through the exhibits and get up close with sea otters, jellyfish, and more. Moms receive a complimentary mimosa or soft drink with their meal—cheers to that.

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Telefèric Barcelona

Give Mom a taste of Spain this Mother's Day! Telefèric Barcelona will have special dishes on the menu May 7 to 10, including paella de marisco, lobster meloso, and cochinillo asado, as well as a signature cocktail made with vodka, jasmine and peach cordial, topped with Cava and finished with a scoop of fresh sorbet. Bring the celebration home with the To-Go Mother's Day Pack for 2, available May 1 to 10. This package includes a curated selection of Telefèric's tapas, lobster paella, and churros. Sangria is available as an add-on. To order online, click here.

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Parkers' Lighthouse

Parkers’ Lighthouse is going big with a full buffet brunch—seafood, carving stations, baked goods, the works. Upstairs at Queensview Steakhouse, things get a little more upscale with a plated brunch and live jazz. Both come with Champagne and a side of that signature harbor view. For reservations, visit parkerslighthouse.com or call (562) 432-6500.

Shoreline Village

After enjoying your brunch at Parkers' Lighthouse, stay in the area with Shoreline Village (429 Shoreline Village Dr). This Mother's Day, experience live music and food and drink specials at restaurants throughout the area. Stop by the flower wall display for a group photo, and don't forget to indulge in some sweet treats at Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt on the Boardwalk or The Funnel House.

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Chez Bacchus

With a seasonal menu inspired by spring and a sophisticated yet cozy setting, Chez Bacchus (743 E 4th St) provides a perfect backdrop for your Mother’s Day festivities. Serving a three-course brunch with dishes like spring minestrone soup, buttermilk fried chicken and sourdough waffles, salmon with a caper beurre blanc sauce, and petite tenderloin with braised red cabbage, this elegant restaurant will make the mothers in your life feel truly pampered. Reservations available for May 9 and 10 on OpenTable.

Boathouse on the Bay

This Mother’s Day, Boathouse on the Bay (190 Marina Dr) will offer a bountiful buffet with fresh seafood, carving stations, Boathouse favorites and beautiful views of Alamitos Bay. Reservations are available for brunch between 9 AM to 2 PM, and for dinner starting at 4 PM.

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555 East Steakhouse

Your Mom will never forget the time you decided to spoil her with a 555 East dining experience for Mother's Day. From their dry aged, hand-cut beef to their sustainable seafood, you can't go wrong at 555 East.

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Mother's Day Sunset Sail

Enjoy a 2.5-hour sail aboard a historic tall ship on Mother's Day to enjoy snacks and sunset with Mom! Board the American Pride at the Pine Avenue Pier at Rainbow Harbor at 5:30 PM, and tour the ocean waters off Long Beach at sundown. For details on parking, boarding, and tickets, visit the Los Angeles Maritime Institute website.

Mother's Day Brunch & Dinner Cruises

Make Mother’s Day one to remember with a City Cruises. Enjoy a buffet-style brunch or dinner crafted by the onboard chef, with wine, champagne, and classic cocktails flowing. Dine inside or head to the deck for skyline views and sea breeze. It’s an easy way to kick off a new family tradition—no reservations at packed restaurants, just good food, good company, and the open water. To book City Cruises' Premier Brunch Cruise or Signature Dinner Cruise for Mother's Day, click the link below.

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Shopping & Experiences at 2ND & PCH

Find a lovely gift for Mother's Day at 2ND & PCH (6400 Pacific Coast Hwy):

Pamper your loved one with a mani-pedi from Holly and Hudson Nail Lounge.
Shop 2ND & PCH's great selection of stores that are sure to help you find a gift that's just right, from jewelry from Gorjana to clothing from Madewell and home decor from Modern Ware Market.
No better way to treat mom than with a message from The NOW Massage. Pick from their selection of healer or stretch treatments and add on an eye mask special just for Mom. Mom-to-be? NOW Message has prenatal messages too!

Mother's Day Sound & Breath

Give the Moms in your life some time to slow down, soften, and breathe. On May 8 at 6 PM, Needle & Leaf Acupuncture Co. and Regulation House are joining together to offer a 75-minute guided experience combining breathwork and sound healing. This evening program is centered on rest, release, and reconnection and taking a moment to step away from the pace of daily life.

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Tantalum Restaurant

May 11

Looking to celebrate Mother's Day at a restaurant with a view? Well, few can beat Tantalum's waterfront dining experience! In addition to the amazing food and picturesque view, this Mother's Day, Tantalum will be serving up a special menu available in the afternoon. Swing by after 2 p.m. for their featured dinner specials. Place your reservation ahead of time by calling 562-431-1414.