The Shoreline Village area in Long Beach is a favorite quick little trip if we just want to get away.  We will Tie up by Parker's Lighthouse or the Yard House if there is room.  Lunch at Parker's or my brown eyed girls favorite, P.F.Changs off Rainbow Harbor.  Just a great day purusing through Shorline village for some ice cream and shopping in the cool little shops.  Close by but feels like a real weekend getaway.