The biggest holidays of the year are upon us — and there are plenty of places in Downtown that will be open! Get the scoop on Downtown spots where you and your friends, family and loved ones can keep the festivities going on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
CHRISTMAS EVE
The 4th Horseman / 121 W 4th St.
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This legendary pizza spot will be open from noon until 11 PM, serving amazing pizzas like The Slasher, El Puerco, and The White Zombie! Follow the 4th Horseman on Instagram @the4thhorsemanlbc.
Laurie’s Pie Bar / 450 Pine Ave.
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Get your last-minute Christmas pie shopping done at Pine Avenue’s favorite pie bar, which will be open from 11 AM to 2 PM. Get a whole pie or a pie jar in holiday flavors, including Egg Nog, Creme Brulee, Ube, Apple Cranberry, and more! Visit the Pie Bar website for more info and enticing pie photos.
Buono’s Pizzeria / 250A W Ocean Blvd.
A Christmas Eve visit to Buono’s (open 11:30 AM ’til 7:30 PM) to dine on their pizza and other, equally fantastic offerings might just become a yearly tradition! For menu, parking, and delivery details, click here.
Cafe Sevilla / 140 Pine Ave.
Celebrate Christmas Eve Spanish style at Cafe Sevilla! Starting at 4:30pm, Sevilla will be offering a special three-Course Christmas Menu with specials including the Champiñónes y Crema Soup, Lamb Sirloin with Mustard Cream Sauce and Classic Crema Catalana for dessert. The three-Course Christmas Menu is priced at $65 per person and is also available à la carte. Sevilla’s dinner menu is also available all day. There will be live Latin music from 6 to 9 PM. Reservations can be made by calling 562-495-1111 or at this link.
Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise / Rainbow Harbor, Dock 6A
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Make the most of your waterfront surroundings on Christmas Eve! City Cruises is hosting a Christmas Eve Premier Brunch Cruise on Dec. 24 from 10:30 AM to 1 PM. Meet at Dock 6A in Rainbow Harbor, climb aboard, and sip free-flowing champagne, mimosas, and sparkling ciders while dining on breakfast or lunch dishes. Take in the harbor’s fantastic views throughout the cruise! For directions, parking info, the full menu, and to reserve your spots, click here.
Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grille / 423-A Shoreline Village Dr.
Shenanigans is open 365 days a year — and Christmas Eve is no exception. The kitchen will be open from 11 AM ’til 11 PM, cooking up hearty breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and appetizers. For more info, including menu details, click here.
Subway / 100 W Broadway Ste. 170
If you’re looking for a can’t-miss choice for breakfast or lunch on Christmas Eve, Subway will be there for you from 8 AM ’til 9 PM. To check out the menu and to place pick-up and delivery orders, click here.
Thai District / 149 Linden Ave.
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Thai District will be open from 11 AM until 10 PM on Christmas Eve! Grab a table on the patio, watch the East Village passersby, and savor the best this modern Thai kitchen has to offer. To book a reservation or to order online, click here.
Thai District Express / Vegan Thai Kitchen / Ramen District (all at Partake Collective, 456 Elm Ave.)
All three of these restaurants in the Partake Collective shared kitchen space will be serving food onsite and also preparing pick-up/delivery orders. For menu details and hours, click here.
Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co. / 230 Pine Ave.
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Check out the great “Christmas in the City” vibe in this new Pine Avenue spot from 7 AM to 6 PM! The full coffee, beverage, and food menus will be available. Follow on Instagram to get a feel for the place.
Solita Tacos & Margaritas / 1 Pine Ave.
Wood-fired, grilled Tacos….handcrafted Margaritas made with a selection of over 60 tequilas…..Sounds like Christmas could arrive early for you on the 24th! Solita will be open from 11 AM to 8 PM on Christmas Eve. To check out the menu, reserve a table, or place an online order, click here.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown / 500 E 1st St.
The Hotel and Bistro Bar will be open on Christmas Eve! The hotel is open 24/7 and the Bistro | Bar is open for Breakfast from 6:30 to 10:30 AM, and Dinner from 4 to 8 PM. Visit the Hotel website for more info.
Marriott Long Beach Downtown / 111 E. Ocean Blvd.
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Join with your family and friends for an amazing Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet at Local Current, the spacious and cool restaurant/lounge inside the Marriott. Seatings are available from 3 to 9 PM for the buffet, which features traditional holiday fare with a California coastal twist. Book your reservation here by Dec. 23 and receive a complimentary draft beer, house wine, or non-alcoholic beverage per person!
Santa’s Secret Island Getaway (Dec. 16 – Dec. 29)
Spend any holiday evening from now through Dec. 29 in Santa’s Secret Island hideaway and put a tiki twist on your Christmas spirit! Secret Island, below Shannon’s Corner at 209 Pine Ave., will be blending tropical vibes and holiday magic for you, including Christmas Eve from 5 to 10 PM. They’ll also be blending exotic seasonal cocktails; Toast your fellow elves with a Christmas Nui Nui or Kona Cocoa while sharing all kinds of island-inspired dishes. Reserve your spots for this unique holiday experience here!
The Carvery’s Gingerbread House (Dec. 16 – Dec. 29)
From now through Dec. 29, the Carvery restaurant at 201 Pine Ave. is an enchanting Gingerbread House! Dine on signature dishes, sip seasonal cocktails, and enjoy each other’s company in a truly festive & jolly ambiance. Your kids will love the special holiday menu and all the music and magic of the season. Make your reservations here.
Ubuntu Cafe / 210 E. 3rd St.
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This new spot on The Promenade will be serving its very tasty food from 6 AM to 4 PM on Christmas Day. NOTE: Try the pizza! It’s cooked up in a wood-fired oven and it’s amazing. Click here to learn all about the Ubuntu Cafe.
Fairmont Breakers Hotel / 210 E Ocean Blvd.
We are pleased to inform you that the multi-year renovation of this nearly 100-year-old hotel is complete and it’s back in all its glory! Add a touch of elegance to your Christmas Eve: Dine at Nettuno or Sky Room restaurants and relax with a cocktail in the La Sala lounge. All will be open for regular business hours. For more details, click here.
Madres Brunch / 442 E 1st St.
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Will you be ready for a comfort brunch on Christmas Eve? This new East Village spot has you covered. Madres Brunch will be serving its rich, delicious food from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Click here to check out the menu, including the amazing “Santa’s Mimosa Flight!”
Levant Kitchen / 456 Elm Ave.
Get top-shelf, authentic, and healthy Syrian food at Levant Kitchen, which will be open Christmas Eve from 11 AM to 8 PM for dine-in or take-out! Follow on Instagram @levantkitchen5.
Broken Spirits Distillery / 300 The Promenade N
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Enhance your Christmas spirit by sipping artisanal spirits and accompanying them with Texas-style smokehouse comfort food at Broken Spirits Distillery, which will be open Christmas Eve from 11 AM to 10 PM. Check out the amazing menus here!
CHRISTMAS DAY
Fuego Restaurant & Bar / 600 Queensway Dr.
Fuego is serving a marvelous Christmas dinner from 5 to 9 PM on the 25th. Start your night off with a signature seasonal cocktail such as the Maple & Clove Old Fashioned, then choose between four entrees; Filet Mignon, Roasted Turkey, White Sea Bass, or English Pea Risotto. Top your meal off with a Warm Almond Pear Tart or a Raspberry Chocolate Mousse. What a beautiful place to watch the sun set and see the stars twinkle on Christmas! For menu details and more, click here.
Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grille / 423-A Shoreline Village Dr.
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Make a great meal on the waterfront part of your Christmas Day! Shenanigans will be serving a special Lamb Shank Dinner in addition to its full, fabulous menu from 11 AM to 11 PM. Live band The Usual will be playing in the bar from 4 to 8 PM. Click here to see the full Shenanigans menu.
Arize Bistro / 306 Elm Ave.
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Here’s your chance for you and your people to indulge in a rich Christmas Day meal without lifting a finger to cook anything! Arize will be open from 8 AM to 2 PM and will be offering its full menu for dine-in or take-out.
Thai District / 149 Linden Ave.
Thai District will be OPEN on Christmas Day from 11 AM to 10 PM. To check out their wonderful modern Thai menu, make reservations, or order online, click here.
Thai District Express / Vegan Thai Kitchen / Ramen District (all at Partake Collective, 456 Elm Ave.)
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All three of these restaurants in the Partake Collective shared kitchen space will be serving food onsite and also preparing pick-up/delivery orders. For menu details and hours, click here.
Solita Tacos & Margaritas / 1 Pine Ave.
In addition to its regular menu that puts the superb wood-fired, grilled Tacos front and center, Solita will extend its weekend brunch menu to Monday, Christmas Day from 11 AM to 10 PM. To check out the regular and brunch menus, reserve a table or place an online order, click here.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown / 500 E 1st St.
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The Hotel and Bistro Bar will be open Christmas Day! The hotel is open 24/7 and the Bistro | Bar is open for Breakfast from 6:30 am to 10:30 AM, and Dinner from 4 to 8 PM.
Visit the Hotel website for more info.
Christmas Day Premier Dinner Cruise / Rainbow Harbor, Dock 6A
Watch the Christmas Day sunset while cruising Long Beach Harbor and partaking in a splendid dinner buffet with friends and family! City Cruises will be your skipper for this Premier Dinner Cruise, which departs from Dock 6A in Rainbow Harbor at 5 PM (board at 4:30 PM) and returns at 7:30 PM. The wonderful menu is definitely worthy of the occasion! Dress: semi-formal. For info about parking, upgrades, and to make reservations, click here.
Cafe Sevilla / 140 Pine Ave.
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Cafe Sevilla will have Christmas dinner waiting for you on the 25th! Starting at 2pm, Sevilla will be offering a special three-course Christmas menu with specials including the Champiñónes y Crema Soup, Lamb Sirloin with Mustard Cream Sauce, and Classic Crema Catalana for dessert. The Three-course Christmas menu is priced at $65 per person and is also available à la carte. Our dinner menu is also available all day. We will also be featuring live Latin music from 6 to 9 PM by Los Pinguos. Reservations can be made by calling 562-495-1111 or clicking this link.
Fairmont Breakers Hotel / 210 E Ocean Blvd.
Give yourself a luxurious Christmas present: have a meal and/or a drink in the Fairmont Hotel, which has been completely renovated and is back in all its glory! Dine at Nettuno or Sky Room restaurants and chill with a holiday beverage in the La Sala lounge. All will be open for regular business hours. For more details, click here.
Levant Kitchen / 456 Elm Ave.
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Discover the joys of authentic, healthy Syrian food at Levant Kitchen, which will be open today from 11 AM to 8 PM for dine-in or take-out! Follow on Instagram @levantkitchen5.
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grille / 423-A Shoreline Village Dr.
Yes — Shenanigans will have the remnants of its New Year’s Eve rager all cleaned up so they can be open for you on New Year’s Day! Check out the Bowl games on the 14 big screens while feasting on items from the lip-smackin’ menu. For New Year’s Day hours, full menu details, and live entertainment schedule, click here.
Arize Bistro / 306 Elm Ave.
Arize will be open bright and early (8 AM) on New Year’s Day and will be serving its full menu until 2 PM. Start 2025 off right by having a fantastic meal at Arize, or by clicking here, checking out the menu, and ordering online!
Buono’s Pizzeria / 250A W Ocean Blvd.
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Enjoy your first big meal of the new year in the dining room or on the patio at Buono’s, which will be serving its full menu from 11 AM to 9 PM on New Year’s Day. Watch the Bowl games on the big screens! For full menu details, click here.
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown / 500 E 1st St.
The Hotel and Bistro Bar will be open on New Year’s Day! The hotel is open 24/7 and the Bistro Bar is open for Breakfast from 6:30 to 10:30 AM, and Dinner from 4 to 8 PM.
Visit the Hotel website for more info.
Milana’s New York Pizzeria / 165 E 4th St.
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For all you hungry New Year’s people, Milana’s will have some of the finest pizzas in town at your fingertips on New Year’s Day! This five-star pizza spot will be open from 11 AM to 9 PM for dine-in, pick-up, and delivery. Check out the full menu and order here.
Thai District / 149 Linden Ave.
Ring in the new year with some delicious Thai food! Thai District will be open from 11 AM to 10 PM. on New Year’s Day. To check out their wonderful modern Thai menu, make reservations, or order online, click here.
New Year’s Day Premier Brunch Cruise / Rainbow Harbor, Dock 6A
Cruise into the new year in memorable style! Take your people on a New Year’s Day Brunch Cruise, hosted by City Cruises. Toast each other with free-flowing champagne, Mimosas, and sparkling ciders while gazing out at the magnificent Long Beach Harbor scenery! Choose from a fabulous buffet menu which takes early and late risers into consideration. There will be live music too. Board at 10:30 AM at Dock 6A in Rainbow Harbor for the cruise which returns at 1 PM. Dress code: Casual. For detailed parking and reservations info, click here.
Cafe Sevilla / 140 Pine Ave.
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Kick off the new year at Cafe Sevilla! The dinner menu will be available starting at 5 PM accompanied by live Latin music from 6 to 9 PM by Los Pinguos. Make your reservations here.
Ubuntu Cafe / 210 E 3rd St.
The Promenade’s newest restaurant will be open for its regular Wednesday hours – 6 AM to 9 PM. Click here to check out Ubuntu’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus!
Fairmont Breakers Hotel / 210 E Ocean Blvd.
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Start your year off in the lap of luxury! Have a meal and a cocktail in the just-renovated Fairmont Hotel, which is back and better than ever. Dine at Nettuno or Sky Room restaurants and drink a toast to the new year in the La Sala lounge. All will be open for regular business hours. For more details, click here.
Broken Spirits Distillery / 300 The Promenade N
Toast the new year with artisanal spirits and accompanying them with Texas-style smokehouse comfort food at Broken Spirits Distillery, which will be open today from 11 AM to 10 PM. Check out the amazing menus here!
Olive & Rose / 255 Atlantic Ave.
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This new spot with the renovated mid-century modern facade and “City Center Motel” sign is just as cool inside as it is outside! Olive & Rose will be serving bagels and gourmet coffee drinks today from 8 AM to 1 PM, and will be offering its outstanding dinner menu from 5 to 9 PM. Click here for full menu details and to make your reservations.