Must-Have Long Beach Souvenirs

Long Beach is a one-of-a-kind destination with more than its share of one-of-a-kind keepsakes to always remember your summer adventure here. Check out some of this year’s most interesting mementos; cuddly–perhaps haunted–teddy bears, smooth booze, and pickled eggs, as well as something special, and tasty, to bring back home to your best (fur) friend.

JOE JOST’S PICKLED EGG MIX

2803 E Anaheim St

The city’s oldest and most famous tavern, Joe Jost’s (2803 E Anaheim St), turned 100 years awesome in 2024. Any trip to Joe’s must include ordering its delicious pickled eggs served over pretzels. The eggs are tangy and tight and biting into them, as well as the pretzels drizzled with its brine, is an amazing experience. On the tavern’s website, you’ll find the mix, which includes three packets of dry mix, enough for three batches of eggs.

QUEEN MARY TEDDY BEAR

1126 Queens Hwy

With as long and storied a history as the Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy), it’s no surprise you can find lots of souvenirs on board the ship’s several gift stores. There are all manner of caps, clothing, glassware, jewelry, etc. Perhaps most popular are the Queen Mary teddy bears dressed up like cuddly ship captains and adorable bellhops. Their popularity may be tied to the fact that one of the ship’s most (in)famous paranormal passengers is a child who’s been seen in the pool area carrying with her … a teddy bear.

BROKEN SPIRITS WHISKEY

300 The Promenade N

This popular downtown restaurant with a speakeasy-inspired interior and delicious smoked meats menu is also a meticulous crafter of its own amazing line of artisanal spirits. Employing time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients, Broken Spirits Distillery (300 The Promenade N) creates unique, small-batch liquors, especially an entire flight of whiskeys ranging from rye to bourbon. Take a bottle or two home to savor your trip.

LONG BEACH CLOTHING 562 BASEBALL JERSEY

4218 Atlantic Ave & 5308 E 2nd Street

If you’re looking to represent the LBC once you get back home, there are few more stylish ways than this gray Dodger-inspired jersey with a big, red 562–Long Beach’s area code–on both front and back. Long Beach Clothing Co. (4218 Atlantic Ave./5308 E. 2nd Street) has produced the jersey, a unique piece you won’t find anywhere else.

PIE BAR PET PIE BITES

450 Pine Ave

We don’t always buy souvenirs for ourselves, many times we get them for the ones we left behind at home. And who better to bring something back for than a person’s best friend, your dog. Laurie’s Pie Bar (450 Pine Ave) is one of the best pie shops in Southern California, and you can get their Pet Pie Bites treats for dogs made from all-natural pumpkin, baked into one of their famous pie crusts. One bag contains five treats.

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Steve Lowery

Steve Lowery is a longtime local. Over the years he has written for the Los Angeles Times, ESPN, and others. If you're looking for the hidden gems of Long Beach, Steve is your go-to.