Find the nightlife that moves you in the many bars and clubs of Long Beach, from hot Latin dance floors and underground clubs to Irish pubs, laid-back beach bars and outdoor patios with a view. Happy hour specials and beautiful sunsets are plentiful, and many of Long Beach's clubs are located near each other for easy bar hopping with an ocean breeze.
With a young college crowd from nearby California State University, the bars and clubs of Long Beach bars provide an intensely good time and a diverse selection of nightlife options. Many Long Beach bars and clubs are congregated in the downtown area, and patrons can bar hop from one outdoor patio to the next. There's also action down the beach in Belmont Shore and in the East Village Arts District, where the crowd turns hipster. Dress codes often apply at Long Beach clubs, but many venues are beachy and casual, especially in Belmont Shore. Choose from sizzling salsa clubs with tiny dance floors, chilled-out jazz and cigar lounges, dance clubs with DJs and go-gos, wine bars and live bands playing everything from reggae to rock and roll. Long Beach bars and clubs are known for outdoor patio seating and excellent happy hour drink specials that lure patrons into partying all night. Try Cafe Sevilla for hot Latin dancing downtown, Mai Tai Tiki Bar for a happy hour harbor view or Blue Cafe for live jazz and blues. Hit up the East Village Arts District on second Saturdays of the month for the Long Beach Art Walk, and don't miss The Basement Lounge while you're there for underground electronic music. - Shilo Urban
For a unique Long Beach bar experience, sip a cocktail as you overlook the city skyline on the legendary ocean liner Queen Mary. Reserve a room and stay all night or just hit up the bars excellent happy hour specials.
140 Pine Av
Sevilla is a three-floor venue with tapas, live Latin music and DJs spinning your favorite hits on a spacious dance floor.
407 Shoreline Village Dr
A spacious bar-restaurant with one of the best ocean views in Long Beach meets over 100 tequilas, endless margarita combos, and endless traditional Mexican fixings for the ideal Cinco de Mayo celebrat
1923 E 7th St
Long Beach CA 90813
Noted for live rock shows and DJ nights, this Long Beach hangout is a bit of a dive - making it the perfect choice for local hipsters and the people who love them. Find a lively funk and soul night called Good Foot every second Friday of the month.
5728 E 2ND St
Long Beach CA 90803
Crow's Cocktail Dive Bar in Long Beach offers an unpretentious, laid-back ambiance, serving a wide variety of craft cocktails and beers in a nostalgic, retro setting.
302 W 7th St
San Pedro CA 90731
Dive Bar in Historic Downtown San Pedro. Godmothers has been owned and operated by the same family for over 30 years. Most customers are regulars. Live music on weekend.
6412 E Stearns St
Long Beach CA 90815
Classic dive bar with cheap beer, strong pours, jukebox, sports on TV, and a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere
4319 E Carson St
Long Beach CA 90808
One of Long Beach’s oldest dive bar beloved by locals for its friendly bartenders, relaxed atmosphere, shuffleboard and strong drinks
1912 W Willow St
Long Beach CA 90810
Crows Nest in Long Beach is a relaxed watering hole offering large screen TVs, diverse beer selection and a wide variety of cocktails
5335 E 2nd St
Long Beach CA 90803
Shannon's Bayshore is a lively Irish pub in Long Beach, featuring live music, hearty pub grub, a wide range of beers, and an inviting ambiance.
3636 E Broadway
Long Beach CA 90803
The Thirty Six Thirty Six Club in Long Beach is a lively venue offering pool tables, DJ nights and a broad range of beers and cocktails.
