Dining guide and restaurant reviews from the LA Times. Find Orange County restaurants. The revitalized Pine Avenue District in downtown Long Beach has become a vibrant street scene with something for just about everyone.
Impressive architecture dates to the turn of the last century.
Traffic noise mingles with an eclectic profusion of music wafting from storefront restaurants and sidewalk cafes. No less than five valet parking stands offer their services. Little more than a decade ago, however, this southern end of Pine Avenue, between Ocean Boulevard and Broadway, was a woefully neglected area. Let us show you the Pine Avenue smorgasbord of abundant dining choices and live entertainment that will feed both your stomach and spirit. L'Opera L'Opera is housed in an historic former bank building.