Insider's Guide to Long Beach
The ASRS looks forward to welcoming you to Long Beach for the 43rd Annual Scientific Meeting!
Long Beach, California, is a coastal city known for its relaxed, laid-back vibes. With a lively arts scene, diverse culture, and beautiful waterfront views, Long Beach is a blend of South California's charm and easy-going beach culture.
Here are some top attractions and restaurants for you to check out while you're in town. Thank you to our locals Dr. Roberto Roizenblatt and Kevin Caldwell for contributing to this list of suggestions.
Attractions
Aquarium of the Pacific: The Aquarium of the Pacific is a public aquarium on a 5-acre site on Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach located across from the convention center. The aquarium features 11,000 animals, representing over 500 species.
Catalina Island: Arrive by ferry or helicopter! An adventure for all ages can be found at Catalina Island. Enjoy a relaxing day at the beach, zip-lining, or dining the day away.
Restaurants
555 East American Steakhouse: Find hand-cut and dry-aged steak, 555 East American Steakhouse is one of Southern California's most talked about steakhouses. Reservations should be made well in advance.
Boathouse on the Bay: An upscale restaurant offering spectacular waterfront views and an amazing fine dining experience. The Boathouse on the Bay is situated on Long Beach Alamitos Bay and serves premium steaks and seafood classics along with sushi, sashimi, oysters, and cocktails.
Gladstone’s: This waterfront Long Beach restaurant features seafood.
King’s Fish House on Pine Ave: King’s Fish House features seasonal catches, live shellfish, daily menus and a familiar, welcoming environment.
La Parolaccia Osteria: Owners of this popular restaurant hail from Rome and have been serving up authentic Italian flavors here since 2006.
Open Sesame: Authentic Lebanese cuisine made from scratch with heart and passion.
Tantalum: Specializing in an eclectic menu of New California Cuisine with an Asian soul, Tantalum promises to please even the most discerning palate.
Night Life
Nightlife is on 2nd Street, which is a walking promenade about 15 minutes from the convention center.
Nick's on 2nd: Modern taverna serves up classic American comfort food in an intimate space with walls of glass. Please note there are a limited number of online and phone reservations each day but they also leave a portion of the dining room open for walk-in guests.
Saint & Second: Hip, casual spot for American fare including burgers & flatbreads, along with classic cocktails. A chef-inspired, come-as-you-are destination with creative, locally-sourced seasonal cuisine, organic cocktails, hundreds of curated whiskies, works by California artists and a spirit of community and hospitality.
Treeshouse on PCH: Get lost into the blue, and soak in panoramic ocean views while sipping seasonal craft cocktails at Treehouse on PCH. The chic rooftop experience features cabanas and lush sofas, with DJ entertainment and an ever-changing menu of handcrafted and SoCal-inspired drinks and bites.
Sneak Preview!
Here's some of what you can expect in spectacular Long Beach, California!
See You There!