Au Lac
16563 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley

This cozy restaurant specializes in “Humanese” food – a term coined by Au Lac’s chef himself. Humanese is the belief that everyone is created equal and we must have respect for all animals, plants, and each other. Au Lac has a Humanese-friendly, vegan and raw menu.

Green Temple
1700 South Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach

This vegetarian restaurant is just outside of Long Beach, in Redondo Beach, but it’s worth the drive out of town. The serene atmosphere and delicious, vegetarian menu makes for a delightful dining experience. Even if you aren’t vegetarian, we are willing to bet you’ll want to come back to Green Temple time and time again!

Sharkey’s
51 The Paseo

At Sharkey’s their mission is to eat healthy food, use fresh, natural, and organic ingredients, and have fun while doing it. We think they nailed all three! This healthy and fresh version of Mexican fast food is perfect for a quick lunch or a bite to eat after the conference!

Roots Gourmet
6473 East Pacific Coast Highway

This vegan restaurant is dedicated to selling healthy, homemade meals made with organic ingredients, as well as innovative coffee and tea, all of which is healthy but doesn’t compromise on flavor. The menu has Spanish, Cuban, Argentinian, Columbian, and Brazilian influence, and almost everything is gluten-free!

Viento y Agua Coffeehouse
4007 East 4^th Street

This eccentric little coffee shop serves an array of organic, fair trade coffee, and tea. They also have delicious smoothies and baked goods, many of which are vegan. This is the perfect place to stop for breakfast and a quick pick-me-up on your way to the convention center!

Steamed
801 East 3^rd Street

This organic, vegetarian restaurant may not look like much at first glance, but if you are vegetarian, this is definitely a spot that you do not want to miss! The Mexican-style menu has an array of delicious burritos, quesadillas, and salads, as well as some special items such “happy tuna” and nachos!

Coffee Caliente
55 Alamitos Avenue

Another great coffee shop, Coffee Caliente also serves fair-trade, organic coffee, and snacks. It’s a perfect stop on your way to or from the Mega Conference and only a few short blocks from the convention center!

Zephyr Vegan Café
340 East 4^th Street

This small vegan café is definitely flying under the radar, with no website and a menu that is extremely hard to track down, but they certainly have a loyal following here in Long Beach! Located not far from the convention center in downtown Long Beach, Zephyr is worth a visit if you love vegan fare.  

Old McDonald’s Farmers Market
5000 East Spring Street

This famers market, located just outside of the Long Beach airport, might be a good stop on your way to the conference if you need to load up on locally grown, California produce or artisan goods.

Long Beach Whole Foods
6550 East Pacific Coast Highway

The Long Beach Whole Foods carries all of the health brands, produce, and meat that you know and love. Located in the Marina, it’s just a short drive from the convention center!

Beach Greens

This outstanding CSA delivers organic, locally grown produce right to your doorstep! Check their website for membership information.

Healthway Foods
535 East Bixby Road

This small, local health food store carries all of your favorite healthy brands as well as organic produce and meat. It’s the perfect place to stock up on healthy snacks before the conference!

Santa Catalina Island

This beautiful island is just a quick ferry ride from Long Beach. Here, you can enjoy hiking camping and beautiful views of the California coastline. Catalina Island is a must see if you plan to spend a few extra days in Long Beach!

ShoreLine Aquatic Park

This small park is right on the water and often has outstanding views of the giant cruise ships and boats that dock in the Long Beach Port. There is plenty of green space to have a picnic and soak up the California sunshine!