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PLANET BOOKSDig through cheap paperbacks at Planet Books. Longbefore iPads controlled our lives, people read books for fun.Fortunately, Planet Books remembers this era, and offersclassic paperbacks for less than the cost of your lunch.3917 E. Anaheim St.8KOHL’SNORDSTROMCOSTCOMACY SJCPENNEYJOE JOSTSWatch a baseball game at Joe Jost’s. Joe Jost’s t-shirtsare seen on the backs of people all around the world,because playing pool and having a schooner of beer,pickled eggs, Polish sausage sandwiches and roastedpeanuts has been a Long Beach tradition for 80 years.Go while the Dodgers or Angels are on the tube andyou’ll feel like you’re on the set of Cheers, because bythe end of the ninth inning, you’ll know everyone’s name.2803 E. Anaheim St.9HILLTOP PARKRelax at Hilltop Park. You’re having a great, but hectic,day, so why not take it easy for a moment? By visitingSignal Hill’s Hilltop Park, you’ll get the opportunity toview the Port of Long Beach, downtown, Belmont Shoreand even Los Angeles au natural or through the use of atelescope. Take a picture. Take a nap. Take it easy.2351 Dawson Ave.10Pacific Coast Hwy.2THE FACTORYDinner at The Factory. The food portion of the menuat Bixby Knolls’ hottest spot includes organic produce,grass-fed beef, sustainable seafood, and free rangechicken, while beer enthusiasts can enjoy approximately10 microbrews on tap.4020 Atlantic Ave.THE BASEMENTThe Basement Lounge. Whether it’s a puz quiz, theLightbulb Mouth Radio Hour, Big Audio, or local acts onstage, this East Village nightclub has something coolgoing on. It’s Long Beach’s best late night hangout.149 Linden Ave.WOKCANOLate night meal at Wokcano. Reason No. 14,000 to eatat Wokcano? They serve food until 1:30 a.m.199 The Promenade N. n111213Cargo Pants. Zip-up Hoodie. Hanging out with Dad.Some things are just essential.Lakewood Center ®LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF LAKEWOOD & DEL AMOS BLVDS.562.531.6707 | WWW.SHOPLAKEWOODCENTER.COMTWITTER.COM/LAKEWOODCENTERLos Cerritos CenterLOCATED OFF THE 605 FREEWAYON SOUTH STREET IN CERRITOS.562.402.SHOP | WWW.SHOPLOSCERRITOS.COMTWITTER.COM/SHOPLOSCERRITOSStonewood Center ®LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF FIRESTONE& LAKEWOOD BOULEVARDS IN DOWNEY.562.904.1832 | WWW.SHOPSTONEWOODCENTER.COMTWITTER.COM/STONEWOODCENTERThe Essentials of Style. TRI-0176-A02B AD1 JuneLBM.indd 1longbeachmagazine.com 5/14/10 3:4525PM