Must-Have Long Beach Souvenirs
So, you’re basking in the glow of your most recent visit to Long Beach–you’re welcome–and you’re looking for a way to memorialize it. Well, whether you're drawn to the iconic local eats, historic haunts or the city’s laid-back style, you can find unique souvenirs here that go beyond the usual postcards and keychains. Here are some great mementos that not only capture the spirit and vibe of Long Beach, but allow you to take a piece of the LBC with you.
BEYTOOTI COOKIE DOUGH
Ammatoli (285 E 3rd St) pastry chef Masah Habibeh’s Beytooti bake‑at‑home cookie dough kit has quickly become a local obsession. Her delicious take on chocolate chip cookies is crafted with care and rooted in the Levantine tradition that defines Ammatoli, one of the city’s most honored restaurants. Choose from containers of Pistachio or Tahini Choco versions–or just grab both. Beytooti–Arabic for homemade or homey–is available at Ammatoli or online.
LONG BEACH CLOTHING CO. SOCKS
Show that your visit has helped step up your streetwear game with Long Beach Clothing Co.'s (4218 Atlantic Ave/5308 E. 2nd Street) exceptionally cool Black Cursive Long Beach Socks. Featuring a sleek black base and stylish white cursive "Long Beach" script, these socks blend comfort with West Coast flair–which pretty much describes the city. Crafted with soft, breathable fabric and reinforced for daily wear, they're perfect for repping the LBC wherever you go.
CROOKED DUCK CAP
With its 15th anniversary on the horizon, it’s a great time to don a cap from The Crooked Duck (5096 Pacific Coast Hwy). It will show your Long Beach excursion took you to a place frequented and beloved by locals for its mix of comforting–biscuits & gravy–and complex–Duck chili. Oh, and mango mimosas. It will also announce to anyone standing in front of you that the cap–and the crossed water skis on it–means you not only know the food but the legend of the Crooked Duck.
JOE JOST’S T-SHIRT
Perhaps the only Long Beach native seen around the globe more than Snoop is the ubiquitous navy blue T-shirt from Joe Jost’s (2803 E Anaheim St.), our city’s oldest bar. Featuring their classic schooner of overflowing ale and “Est. 1924” on the back, the shirt is available as a pocket tee as well as tank top. There’s even a root beer onesie for babies. Pair the shirt with a packet of Joe Jost’s pickled egg dry mix for a gift with some real Long Beach flavor.
QUEEN MARY TEDDY BEAR
With as storied a history as the Queen Mary’s (1126 Queens Hwy), it’s no surprise you can find lots of souvenirs in the ship’s many gift stores; caps, clothing, sweets, jewelry, etc. Perhaps the most popular item is the Queen Mary teddy bear dressed up like a cuddly captain or adorable bellhop. Some of their popularity may be due to the ship’s most (in)famous paranormal passenger: a child who’s been seen in the pool area carrying with her a teddy bear.
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