Thank you Long Beach for an incredible night!
Congratulations to all the nominees, it’s all of you that make Long Beach the Absolute Best!
And the Winners are…..
Congratulations Absolute Best of Long Beach 2019 Winners!
| Arts & Entertainment | |
| Museum | Long Beach Museum Of Art |
| Art Gallery | Long Beach Museum of Art |
| Local Bands | Knyght Ryder |
| Performance Group | Musique Sur La Mer Orchestra |
| Event/Festival | Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride |
| Local Attractions | Aquarium of the Pacific |
| Theatre/Performance Space | Long Beach Playhouse |
| Live Music | Gaslamp |
| Local Artist | Steven Nakamura |
| Auto Services | |
| Body Shop | Orozco's Auto Service |
| Car Was/Detailing | Long Beach Auto Detail |
| Auto Repair | Tom's Automotive Service Center |
| Tire Shop | America's Tire |
| Car Dealership | Cabe Toyota |
| Wellness and Beauty | |
| Acupuncture | LB Community Acupuncture |
| Barbershop | Dappers & Dames Parlour |
| Barber | Zoe Garcia |
| Beauty Salon | Dappers & Dames Parlour |
| Stylist | Stephany Van Stone |
| Tattoo/Piercing | Paper Crane |
| Tatoo Artist | Kari Barba |
| Day Spa | Susan Hammond Skincare |
| Nail Salon | Gem Nail |
| Massage | G Spa |
| Food & Restaurant | |
| Breakfast | Breakfast Bar |
| Brunch | Claire's at the Museum |
| Fine Dining | 555 Steakhouse |
| Juice Bar | Rainbow Juices |
| Mexican Food | Los Compadres |
| Mediterranean/Greek Food | George's Greek Cafe |
| Thai Food | Thai District |
| Sushi Bar | Sushi on Fire |
| Italian Food | L'Opera Ristorante |
| Cambodian Food | Phnom Penh Noodle Shack |
| Taco Tuesday | Hole Mole |
| Burger | MVP's |
| Pizza | The 4th Horseman |
| Healthy Food | Seabirds |
| Vegan/Vegetarian | Seabirds |
| Food Truck | Manny's Tacos |
| Famers Market | Marina Farmers Market on Sunday |
| Retail | |
| Women's Clothing | Luckette Boutique |
| Men's Clothing | Stay Anchored |
| Gift Store | MADE by Millworks |
| Home Decor | Recircle Home |
| Antique/Thrift Store | Long Beach Vintage Etc. |
| Bike Shop | Jax Bicycle Center |
| Marijuana Dispensary | MedMen Long Beach |
| Health & Fitness | |
| Gym | 9Round Long Beach |
| Boot Camp | Long Beach Boot Camp |
| Yoga | Yoga on the Bluff |
| Running Group | Long Beach Running Club |
| Sports Team | Dirtbags |
| Personal Trainer | Scott Sonderman |
| Medical/Local Services | |
| Cleaning Services | Magarita Hernandez Cleaning Services |
| Dry Cleaning | Betty Bright |
| Hotel | Hotel Maya |
| Boutique Hotel | Hotel Royal |
| Chiropractor | Bob The Chiropractor |
| Dentist | Dr. Hosena DDS Doctor/Clinic |
| Doctor/Clinic | Chiromed Healing Center |
| Nightlife | |
| Bar | Blind Donkey |
| DJ | Las Chicas Tristes |
| Brewery | Belmont Brewing Company |
| Dance Club | Hamburger Mary’s |
| Happy Hour | Panxa Cocina |
| Wine Bar | District Wine |
| Tiki Bar | Bamboo Club |
| Karaoke | Alex's Bar |
| Cocktails | Mezcalero |
| Community and Leadership | |
| Non Profit | Musique Sur La Mer Orchestras |
| Activist | Justin Rudd |
| Public Official | Mayor Robert Garcia |
| Volunteer | Christine Nakamura |
| House of Worship | First Congregational Church |
| Networking | Bixby Knolls Broker Preview |
| News & Media | |
| Journalist | Brian Addison |
| Newspaper/Local News | Long Beach Post |
| Local Blog | Long Beach Home + Living |
| Photographer | Mike Hardy |
| Social Media Influencer/Personality | Richard Shimizu |
| Video | Long Beach Local News |
| Professional Services | |
| Insurance Agent | Keir Jones |
| Real Estate | Halley Wright |
| Lawyer/Law Firm | Daniel Bir - Polsinelli |
| Taxes/Accounting | Laine Proctor |
| Title Services | SKG Title Group, First American Title |
| Architecure Firm | Studio 111 |
| Mortgage Broker/Lender | Bixby Knolls Mortgage |
| Escrow Services | Cardinal Escrow |
| Desserts/Coffee | |
| Best Coffee | Portfolio Coffeehouse |
| Ice Cream | Long Beach Creamery |
| Bakery | Pie Bar |
| Desserts | Romeo Chocolates |
| Pet Services | |
| Pet Store | Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies |
| Pet Sitting/Daycare | Bark Bark! |
| Pet Grooming | Pawsitively Long Beach |
| Veterinarian | Long Beach Animal Hospital |
| LGBTQ | |
| Gay Bar/Nightclub | Sweet Water Saloon |
| Drag Queen | Jewels |
| Drag King | Phantom |
| Fundraiser | Easter Walk |
| Activist/Volunteer | Jewels |
| Theme Night | Gaslamp 80s Rock |
| Karaoke | Hamburger Mary's |
| LGBTQ Sports Team | Posse |
| LGBTQ Event/Festival | Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride |
| Bartender | Melissa Almeraz |
Libby Supan
19 November
What about nominating the best psychotherapist? I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist and this category would be great!