Guidebook to Lakewood and Beyond
Things to do
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdLess crowded and cheaper than Disneyland!
Pirates Dinner Adventure
7600 Beach BlvdFood and fun furrr the whole family, matey!
The Rinks - Lakewood ICE
3975 Pixie AveIf you enjoy freezing and falling (or pick-up hockey)
Cal Bowl
2500 E Carson StThis counts as exercise.
Averyboo Arts
4322 South StreetDrop in on Saturday to get creative.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrKids like it.
Lakewood Country Club
3101 E Carson StDriving range!
Food Scene
It's only a 10-minute walk, mostly organic (just not CERTIFIED organic), and TAMALES!
Lakewood Farmers Market
It's only a 10-minute walk, mostly organic (just not CERTIFIED organic), and TAMALES!
Ashoka The Great Cuisine Of India
18614 Pioneer BlvdLittle India's best lunch buffet
Freshly made tortillas, and niño quesadillas (for kids) are free
11 locals recommend
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
5021 Lakewood BlvdFreshly made tortillas, and niño quesadillas (for kids) are free
Chinitos Tacos
11130 Del Amo BlvdTacos with a twist!
The Potholder Cafe
3700 E BroadwayWho doesn't like breakfast?!
Souplantation - Fullerton
1901 W Malvern AveA healthy buffet (Walter hates it, Kristin loves it.)
Super Mex Restaurant
5254 Faculty AveBest salsa in town
We both agree on this one. The spicy potatoes are delicious.
6 locals recommend
The Green Olive Mediterranean Cuisine
3580 Long Beach BlvdWe both agree on this one. The spicy potatoes are delicious.
Food trucks every Friday night (off Del Amo Blvd., next to Stonefire Grill)
29 locals recommend
Lakewood Center
500 Lakewood Center MallFood trucks every Friday night (off Del Amo Blvd., next to Stonefire Grill)
Fuddruckers
7802 Orangethorpe AveThere's a small arcade.
George's Greek Cafe
5252 Faculty AveGreek food is delicious.
I Luv Sushi
3215 E Carson StDo you luv sushi?
Bai Plu Thai & Sushi Bar
2119 N Bellflower BlvdThai/Japanese food with a huge menu
Fronk's - Burgers - Barbecue - Whisky Bar
16922 Bellflower BlvdBBQ, burgers and beer
Dale's Diner
4339 E Carson StSomething the whole family can agree on
Parks
When you want to go for a walk in nature without leaving the city.
89 locals recommend
El Dorado Nature Center
7550 E Spring StWhen you want to go for a walk in nature without leaving the city.
Bolivar Park
3300 Del Amo BlvdWithin walking distance
Adjacent to Point Fermin Park, you can see Southern California's Atlantis (if you're up for climbing over/under fences.)
7 locals recommend
Sunken City Trail
Adjacent to Point Fermin Park, you can see Southern California's Atlantis (if you're up for climbing over/under fences.)
Averill Park
1300 S Dodson AveMy dad took me crawdad fishing here as a kid. <3
Founders Park
1 Trump National DrSunset Trail opens up to the beach.
Kid Stuff
Kidz Town
5925 E Carson StRainy day fun
George Nye, Jr. Library
6600 Del Amo BlvdNevermind the books; our kids go for the toys.
Impressive architecture and design, huge fish tank, play area and splash pad for kids
13 locals recommend
Cerritos Library
18025 Bloomfield AveImpressive architecture and design, huge fish tank, play area and splash pad for kids
Short walk, no waves, and less crowded than Mother's Beach. We saw a seal and a mermaid once.
14 locals recommend
Bayshore Beach
Short walk, no waves, and less crowded than Mother's Beach. We saw a seal and a mermaid once.