Leisure

TRAVEL & LEISURE : LOCAL HOTSPOTSA DAY IN LONG BEACHWRITTEN BY Ryan RitchieILLUSTRATION BY ARIAN FRANZFrom the urban landscape of downtown to the romantic Venetian canalsof Naples, this city has something to accommodate every mood for everyoccasion. For those looking to branch outside of their comfort zones,here is a morning-to-night schedule designed to blend soon-to-be newfavorites with well-known classics.Map and locations not to scale.11Carson St.VIENTO Y AGUASmoothie at Viento y Agua Coffeehouse & Gallery.Like Jell-O, there’s always room for the banana/peanut butter/oat smoothie at Viento y Agua.4007 E. Fourth St.51SHILLELAGHBreakfast at Shillelagh. There are countless breakfastjoints in town, but not many that serve plates cateringto both carnivores and vegetarians. Works by localartists adorn the inside walls, but the dog-friendlyoutdoor patio is absolute heaven. The ShillelaghScramble is great, but the staff never gets offendedwhen you ask for a personalized meal.2742 E. Fourth St.Cherry Ave.DOG BEACHDog Beach Zone. Watching dogs interact withother canines and people in such a sereneenvironment is a pleasant reminder of how simplelife should be. As an added bonus, your blissfulafternoon basking in doggie nirvana is servedwith a side order of a suntan.Ocean Blvd. between Roycroft & Argonne Avenues62FARMERS MARKETVisit one of the farmers markets. Morning marketshappen downtown every Friday, in the East Village ArtsDistrict every Saturday and the Marina every Sunday. Ifthe organic fruits and vegetables at prices cheaper thanthe grocery store aren’t enough, there are also vendorswho sell hot meals, people selling flowers, and freeentertainment in the form of acoustic bands. On Fridaysand Sundays, you absolutely must try a Fuji apple fromHa’s Apple Farm or the three-bags-for $5 deal fromLong Beach’s Peanut Dudes.Promenade N. and Fourth St., 430 E. First St.,E. Marina Dr. south of E. Second St.Long Beach Blvd.Atlantic Ave.Pacific Coast Hwy.Anaheim St.10HOLE MOLELunch at Hole Mole. Order the 49 cent potatotacos. Lots of them. Then plop in a quarter andplay Ms. Pac-Man while your food is prepared.421 Obispo Ave.9Redondo Ave.8Ximeno Ave.73BLUFF PARKSeventh St.Walk at Bluff Park. Just like the song says, the best thingsin life are free. A walk along Bluff Park just before noon isa healthy way to shake off the breakfast hangover whiletaking a gander at our city’s inspiring coastline.Along Ocean Blvd.2Fourth St.174513212Ocean Blvd.4RAZORBACKSHaircut at RazorBacks. You can’t feel good withoutlooking good, so head into RazorBacks on the corner ofFourth Street and Redondo Avenue. Sit down, pick up amagazine and ask for Pedro, who is not only the nicestbarber alive, but also the only employee there who cutsboth male and female hair.3400 E. Fourth St.3Livingston Dr.6Second St.24JUNE 2010 TRAVEL & LEISURE