Shop, Dine & Do
Welcome to Shop, Dine & Do — your guide to exploring local businesses in Lakewood.
We’re rolling this page out in phases to make it easier for residents and nearby visitors to discover places to eat, shop, and enjoy activities.
Right now, we’re collecting business information and updates to build future features.
Coming soon
- New and Notable: Highlights of newly opened and recently expanded businesses
- Business Milestones: Celebrations of local business anniversaries
- Discover Lakewood interactive map: Browse businesses by category and location
We’re working on these features now so check back for updates.
CityTV Business Spotlight Showcase
Lakewood businesses that submit a profile through our Business Update form will be eligible to be considered as a subject of a CityTV business spotlight, like the ones featured at the link below.
Check out the showcase of recent CityTV business spotlight videos.
Shopping centers
Lakewood Center is the primary shopping center, and there are also smaller centers in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Lakewood festivals and events
See our Community Events page for more information about Lakewood's annual events, including the May Pan Am Fiesta, Summer Concerts in the Park, and Fest-Of-All, held each October.
View the Lakewood Events calendar for what's coming up.
Browse the Lakewood Farmers Market located on the city-owned property at the corner of Del Amo Blvd. and Clark Ave. each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Airports
Long Beach Airport is the airport closest to Lakewood. It offers dozens of daily flights on American Airlines, Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta Airlines Long Beach airport's proximity and smaller size make it easier to fly into and have a shorter drive to and from Lakewood. Its airport code is “LGB.”
Alternative area airports include bustling Los Angeles International (LAX) and Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA). These airports offer hundreds of flights into and out of the area and are only a quick 25 minutes from Lakewood. They are "freeway close" to the city and only a convenient ride if you do not arrive during rush-hour traffic.
Transportation
Check the Metro website for buses and light rail servicing Lakewood to Los Angeles, and use the Metro trip planner for the best ways to go.
Get around the Long Beach and Lakewood area using Long Beach Transit.
Visiting downtown Long Beach? Learn about Passport, the free downtown bus shuttle.
Regional Attractions
Are you in town for business or on vacation? Lakewood's vicinity to Long Beach makes many of its historic and entertainment features interesting to Lakewood visitors.