Packed with boutiques, vintage stores, varied restaurants and other independent businesses, this is the beating heart of the creative spirit of Long Beach.
Hunt for bargains and pick up one-of-a-kind items for your home and wardrobe when you visit 4th Street Retro Row. This lively Long Beach district is home to dozens of independent and locally owned stores, which celebrate the city’s artistry, diversity and innovation. Enjoy the many retail options of 4th Street Retro Row and dine on imaginative and delicious international cuisine.
Fashion-conscious visitors will love browsing for everything from cowboy boots and Hawaiian shirts to period clothing from the 1930s to 1980s. Shops specialize in second-hand, new, retro-themed and chic handmade items. Find welcoming traders who sell antiques, furniture and home decorations. There are specialists in children’s fashion, toys, skateboards and street wear too.
Take time out from shopping at your choice from a collection of trendy cafés and restaurants. Talented chefs serve authentic traditional fare from Honduras, Peru, Vietnam and other worldwide destinations. Feast on hearty burgers, vegan options and ice cream in exotic flavors. Gastropubs and wine bars with outdoor seating areas are perfect for mingling with locals on balmy nights.
The 1920s art deco-style Art Theatre of Long Beach is an organic match for the street’s retro and funky ambiance. Watch screenings of documentaries, independent films and Hollywood blockbusters.
Don’t miss the monthly Fourth Fridays on 4th event. Shops stay open late, live music fills the air and street performers entertain the crowds.
The street runs between Cherry Avenue and Temple Avenue, on E 4th Street. It’s about a 5-minute drive or a 25-minute walk east of Downtown Long Beach. You can also travel here on public buses or using the Long Beach Bike Share system. Drive and park for free on the street for up to 2 hours.
Be aware that the shops on 4th Street Retro Row have varied opening hours. More information about the businesses is available on the street’s official website.
