Ballast Point Long Beach

As far as brewery-owned gastropubs go, Ballast Point runs some of the best and their Long Beach location is no exception. The 60-plus beers on draft should keep you busy, but they never distract from the sweeping views of Alamitos Bay. Head upstairs for the best seats in the house, throw in the straightforward food menu and a couple of fire pits and Ballast Point easily wins the title for brewery with the best views in L.A. County. If you’re looking for ordering recommendations, I like the Baja fish tacos, Filipino-inspired pork ribs and garlic fries, and you can’t go wrong with either the chicken wings or fish and chips. Just be warned that this is one of the most popular places in Long Beach—so expect to wait for a table if you show up at peak hours.