Guidebook to Lakewood and Beyond
Things to do
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd275
íbúar mæla meðLess crowded and cheaper than Disneyland!
Pirates Dinner Adventure
7600 Beach Boulevard19
íbúar mæla meðFood 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
3908 Atlantic AvenueDrop in on Saturday to get creative.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Drive679
íbúar mæla meðKids like it.
Lakewood Country Club
3101 Carson StDriving range!
Food Scene
It's only a 10-minute walk, mostly organic (just not CERTIFIED organic), and TAMALES!
Lakewood Farmers Market
500 Lakewood Center MallIt'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
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
5021 Lakewood BoulevardFreshly made tortillas, and niño quesadillas (for kids) are free
Chinitos Tacos
11130 Del Amo BoulevardTacos with a twist!
The Potholder Cafe P3
2246 N Lakewood BlvdWho doesn't like breakfast?!
Souplantation
4720 Candlewood StA healthy buffet (Walter hates it, Kristin loves it.)
Super Mex Restaurant
5254 Faculty AveBest salsa in town
The Green Olive Mediterranean Cuisine
3580 Long Beach BoulevardWe both agree on this one. The spicy potatoes are delicious.
Food trucks every Friday night (off Del Amo Blvd., next to Stonefire Grill)
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íbúar mæla meðLakewood Center
500 Lakewood Center Mall8
íbúar mæla meðFood trucks every Friday night (off Del Amo Blvd., next to Stonefire Grill)
Fuddruckers
5229 Clark AvenueThere's a small arcade.
George's Greek Cafe
5252 Faculty AvenueGreek food is delicious.
I Luv Sushi
3215 East Carson StreetDo you luv sushi?
Bai Plu Thai & Sushi Bar
2119 North Bellflower BoulevardThai/Japanese food with a huge menu
Fronk's - Burgers - Barbecue - Whisky Bar
16922 Bellflower Boulevard7
íbúar mæla meðBBQ, 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.
42
íbúar mæla meðEl Dorado Nature Center
7550 East Spring Street42
íbúar mæla meðWhen you want to go for a walk in nature without leaving the city.
Bolivar Park
3300 Del Amo BoulevardWithin walking distance
Adjacent to Point Fermin Park, you can see Southern California's Atlantis (if you're up for climbing over/under fences.)
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 South Dodson AvenueMy dad took me crawdad fishing here as a kid. <3
Mayfair Park
5720 Clark AvenueAlso within walking distance
Founders Park
1 Trump National DrSunset Trail opens up to the beach.
Kid Stuff
Kidz Town
5925 East Carson StreetRainy day fun
George Nye, Jr. Library
6600 Del Amo BoulevardNevermind the books; our kids go for the toys.
Impressive architecture and design, huge fish tank, play area and splash pad for kids
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íbúar mæla með
Cerritos Library
18025 Bloomfield Avenue6
íbúar mæla meðImpressive 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.
Bayshore Beach
Short walk, no waves, and less crowded than Mother's Beach. We saw a seal and a mermaid once.