IT'S ALL FROM SMALLS: ADVENTURE PICKS

By Marina Hernandez

Outdoor Cookbook

Insert salivating emoji here please. Not only for this cover’s perfectly seasoned steak, but for the pop-up dinners and classes hosted at Kitchen Lingo bookshop. When I visited, a chef was hosting an intimate group of eight students in a Sushi Rolling 101 class. What a fun date idea!

2116 E. 4th St, 90814 | @kitchenlingobooks

Book $38 | Classes $35+

Hummingbird Feeder, Swing And House

This pick is for my dad who geeks out on hummingbirds. We’re taking a family field trip to Flaire in Los Alamitos for all their amazing garden finds from wind chimes to hanging plants to welcome signs. Spring is in the air at Flaire!

10651 Los Alamitos Blvd, 90720 | @flaire_losalamitos

Hummingbird Bundle $32

Long Beach Skateboard

Fulfilling all our skateboarding culture needs in one shop, Long Beach Skate Co. is a bonafide legend in the game. Family owned since 2010, this shop has boards, shoes, clothing, and knowledgeable dudes that can help you find the right set up for your needs.

3142 E. 7th St, 90804 | @lbskateco

Skate Board $99.95

First Aid Kit

The most responsible of outdoor gear - the first aid kit. Because there’s always that one friend who manages to get scraped or stung. Lucky Penny on 4th Street is part modern apothecary, part vintage and all gimme gimme gimme.  They have a curation of wares that I have yet to find anywhere else.

2132 E 4th St, 90814 | @luckypennylongbeach

First Aid Kit $14.99

East Village Arts District Cap

What’s an outdoor excursion without some stylish protection from the SoCal sun? Score this comfortable and versatile “dad hat” at local chic boutique Anneise. Also available in 5 different colors.

440 E. 1st St, 90802 | @shopanneise

Cap $28

Mushroom Lunch Bag And Silicone Sip Cup

This set makes me wanna have littles again. Such a cute stylish set for all your adventures. Even when I owned my own baby boutique I would still shop at Lil Devil’s Boutique. Trust.

2218 E. 4th St, 90814 | @lildevilsboutique

Lunch Bag $17.95 | Sip Cup $12.95

Rock Climbing Shoes

These kicks are for the true bouldering enthusiast. Joshua Tree anyone?? Looking for something a little closer to home, you can also fulfill your adventurous spirit at Long Beach Rising, a kickass indoor climbing gym in DTLB.

205 E. Anaheim Blvd, 90813 | @long_beach_rising

Shoes $126 | Indoor Climbing Pass $30 | Shoe Rental $5