Bixby Knolls · Long Beach 90807
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Bixby Knolls
Bixby Knolls is one of Long Beach's most family-oriented neighborhoods — leafy streets, walkable parks, and a slow-paced Atlantic Ave lined with cafes, galleries, and community events. Here's how locals spend a weekend with kids.
Parks & Green Space
Somerset and Los Cerritos anchor the neighborhood's park life, with historic gardens and bigger fields just a short drive away.
Somerset Park
A relaxed neighborhood park with shaded picnic tables, open lawns for tag or catch, and a playground the kids can circle for hours.
View on Google MapsLos Cerritos Park
Wide green fields, a playground, and easy street parking — a favorite for weekend soccer practice, birthday parties, and stroller loops.
View on Google MapsRancho Los Cerritos Historic Site
A restored 1844 adobe with gardens, a small museum, and family programming — a quiet way to introduce kids to Long Beach history.
View on Google MapsScherer Park
Big grassy fields, ducks on the pond, and playgrounds — a north-end classic for picnics and afternoon runs with the kids.
View on Google Maps
Kid-Friendly Food Stops
Bixby Knolls skews casual and stroller-friendly. Steelcraft is the go-to when nobody can agree on what to eat.
Steelcraft Long Beach
Open-air food hall built from shipping containers. Kids pick tacos, pizza, or ice cream while parents grab craft coffee or a beer. Casual seating, easy with strollers.
View on Google MapsBake N Broil
The Bixby Knolls diner grandparents and grandkids agree on. Pancakes, pies, and booths that fit the whole family.
View on Google MapsLong Beach Creamery (Steelcraft)
Small-batch ice cream with rotating kid-approved flavors — the reward that gets everyone back in the car.
View on Google Maps
Arts, Books & Community
From the Expo Arts Center to First Fridays on Atlantic, there's a steady rhythm of family programming built into the neighborhood.
Expo Arts Center
Community arts hub on Atlantic hosting kid-friendly workshops, gallery nights, and seasonal programming for families.
View on Google MapsBixby Knolls Literary Society
A neighborhood tradition of author talks and book events — great for tweens and teens who love to read (and free snacks).
View on Google MapsFirst Fridays on Atlantic
The monthly art walk turns Atlantic Ave into a family block party: live music, food trucks, chalk art, and open galleries the first Friday of each month.
View on Google MapsMichelle Obama Neighborhood Library
A short drive south — story times, kids' programming, and one of the newer libraries in the city.
View on Google Maps
Planning a family move to Bixby Knolls?
The condo at 3565 Linden Ave #141 sits inside a gated community with a pool and community room, minutes from Somerset Park and Steelcraft. It's a natural starter home for growing families or a lock-and-leave for grandparents nearby.