Jimmy and Victor’s suite in Long Beach is absolutely lovely. It is in a very nice area which is a short walk to the beach. I enjoyed staying in the area very much as it’s not extremely busy but is in an ideal location for traveling around the area. Parking is easy to find if you’re going to be driving; just keep in mind the street sweeping signage and park accordingly.
The suite itself is very nicely put together and is beautifully designed. The inner courtyard is absolutely lovely. Items are available for visitors that I didn’t even realize I would need, such as the food storage containers and Ziploc bags. I really appreciated that they were available so I could bring along meals while I went out. I also found the couch and pillows throughout the suite to be very comfortable.
During your stay, I would recommend keeping an eye on the fig trees you can see from the kitchen and bedroom windows that are across the alley; squirrels and birds love to be in the branches munching on the figs. It was lovely to see.
I highly recommend visiting Catalina Island while you are the in the area. The dock where you can take an express ferry is close if you’re driving. There are so many things to do within the city of Avalon (Wrigley Memorial and Botanic Garden, Catalina Museum for Art and History, etc.) even if you’re just visiting for the day.
The Aquarium of the Pacific is also a close drive and is another lovely place to spend time. There are many exhibits, including hands on opportunities for children. I also highly recommend visiting the El Dorado Nature Center; it is a wonderful place for natural trail walking. You can definitely expect to see turtles and hummingbirds during your visit.
For grocery shopping, Whole Foods is a very easy drive, otherwise there are closer stores in the area that are within walking distance. Tru Nature Juice Bar is within walking distance and is wonderful for vegan smoothies/bowls if that’s something you’re looking for.
I will mention that I did have some issues with the wifi and air conditioning during my stay; Jimmy was very easy to get in touch with and very communicative to help resolve these issues. Although they weren’t ideal, they were handled very well. I would plan another stay in the future if I find myself traveling to the area again :-)