Top Rated Nachtleven in Long Beach

De hipste bar in de stad met vele beroemdheden is een van de meest exclusieve bars in de stad. Bovenop het Mondrian Hotel wachten lange rijen mensen om de Sky Bar binnen te kunnen komen, erg alledaags, maar tevens een comfortabele cocktail lounge. De ruimte zelf is erg toegankelijk. De beroemdheden zijn hier met hun vrienden in deze lounge met een schitterend uitzicht over de stad. Als je binnen kan komen is het zeker de moeite waard.

Factory Kitchen is an upscale Italian specialty restaurant nestled in Arts District, Downtown. This chic, urban eatery is set in a revamped industrial space. The interiors of this award-winning restaurant are adorned with a dim-lighting and cozy seating. Authentic Italian preparations such as the exquisite Mandilli di Seta (a muslin-thin handkerchief pasta with ligurian almond basil pesto) and the Agnolotti (egg pasta with veal, beef and herbs) lure scores of eager gastronomes here. A meal at the trendy Factory Kitchen, though on the steep side, is certain to be delicious, delightful and memorable.

Perched on the beautiful hilltop inside the uber cool Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill offers you panoramic views of the golf greens and the wide blue Pacific ocean. A delicious farm to table menu highlighting the wood fire stove with specialties like wood-roasted chicken, New York steak and fries, salmon served with shiitake-ginger vinaigrette, and the scallop and shrimp duo. Or try the gourmet pizzas and the signature spicy tortilla soup with shredded chicken, cotija cheese and avocado puree. All these wonderful creations you can see being made in their open kitchen or just head to their chic lounge and catch the game on two huge screens. Pelican also offers an outstanding alfresco dining on their heated terrace with an ocean-view. Unwind with a glass of wine from their extensive wine list and groove to the live band music every Thursday through Saturday.

Nestled in the heart of Redondo Beach, Riviera House blends the best of surf 'n turf cuisine with a modern and stylish indoor-outdoor setting. The menu here features a variety of seafood and steak options, complemented by a raw bar showcasing the freshest catches. The Riviera House is a great place to go for a special occasion where you want a bit of intimacy with your partner or in case you are craving some amazing seafood. Also, don't miss out on complementing your dining experience with an array of carefully crafted cocktails. It offers a variety of craft cocktails, including the Riviera Royale, Moscow Mule, Old Fashioned, Margarita, and Mojito, which are worth trying.

A lively dockside hangout, Naja's place is the perfect hangout spot where you can unwind with your buddies over a good chilled brew, watch sports on multiple flat-screens, and enjoy the live music. The house band is called the Land Sharks, a cover band that is a lot of fun to listen to. In keeping with the laid-back atmosphere of Redondo Beach, Naja's does not require shirts or shoes—this alone is what draws many people in every day. It is a little bit of a dive, but that is part of the charm. If you step outside on the patio and take in the sun while drinking a cold one, you will think you are on the coast of Mexico—in a dive bar, of course.

Durty Nelly's is an Irish pub that has a great reputation and a happy atmosphere with a 19th-century vibe. The polished brass and wood paneling add to its authenticity. The clientele is jovial, and many of them are regulars who come in for a midday break or an evening toast. Everybody is family here, even if it is your first time visiting. Friday and Saturday evenings are quite eventful with karaoke starting at 9p and lasting into the wee hours of the morning. The service is quick and friendly, and the prices are reasonable.