"Dining at Schooner or Later has become something of a Long Beach rite of passage, much like “shoot the root,” the infamous root beer schnapps and Coors Light concoction from Shannon’s on Second Street. Almeraz recommends Schooner or Later in part because of its dockside location. She also loves being able to enjoy a drink at the marina. “Who doesn’t want to do that?” she says. “A nice view, plus you get to wait in the lifeguard chairs and have a cocktail.”" - danielle bauter