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<\/a>Take a hike\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n
Sometimes nature is the best way to reset, which is why New Year\u2019s Day is a popular day for hiking. Luckily, there are several trails in or about 30 minutes of Long Beach. Just be sure to start the adventure early to beat the crowds.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for a scenic trek beside the ocean, the moderately challenging Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Trail<\/a> is a great place to work up a sweat while enjoying the view. Those looking for an easier stroll can check out the Dominguez Gap Wetlands<\/a>, a 37-acre flood control basin that hosts a lush year-round habitat for plants and wildlife, thanks to millions in upgrades.<\/a><\/p>\n The El Dorado Nature Center<\/a> is another sprawling nature hub in Long Beach, with 105 acres of forest, two lakes, a stream and wildlife sightings to explore.<\/p>\n Read about more hikes to try here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re looking to indulge in a greasy breakfast or a much needed hair of the dog, there won\u2019t be a shortage of Long Beach brunch restaurants open for merrymaking on Sunday.<\/p>\n Downtown, you can check out Cafe Sevilla\u2019s second annual New Year\u2019s Day \u201cI Woke Up Like This\u201d brunch party. The Spanish tapas eatery will run brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a live DJ, bottomless mimosas and specials like lobster eggs Benedict and a smoked salmon platter. Pro tip: Arrive in pajamas to get a complimentary Signature Peach Bellini with an entree purchase. Reservations can be made here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nearby, brunch will also be served at Fuego, the water-front restaurant at Hotel Maya on New Year\u2019s Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., where you can take in views of the city skyline and the Queen Mary. Reservations can be made here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Breakfast Bar, which has two locations in Long Beach, will be open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will offer a bottle of champagne with orange juice for $22. Open since 2013<\/a>, the brunch institution is known for its Long Beach-themed bloody\u2019s like The Queen Mary and creative dishes like the \u201cHung Over\u201d plate \u2014 a pile of fries bathed in gravy with eggs, sausage, pico de gallo and sour cream. More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you want to host your own brunch, consider grabbing supplies at Portuguese Bend, Long Beach\u2019s first distillery<\/a>, where you can purchase The Shoreline Spritz, a cocktail kit that includes a bottle of Breakwater Vodka, a house-made cranberry spiced wine cocktail mix and a bottle of brut. Also, check out Olive\u2019s Gourmet Grocer<\/a> on Broadway for ingredients, and pre-made sides, platters, entrees and more.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever driven by the bluffs in Long Beach and rubbernecked the spectacle of a large outdoor yoga class overlooking the ocean, New Year\u2019s Day might mark the perfect time to join in. The class, hosted by Yogalution, is typically held each day and serves as a place for anyone and everyone to access the practice of yoga free of charge.<\/p>\n On Sunday, class begins at 11 a.m. on the corner of Ocean and Junipero on the grassy bluff overlooking the ocean. Just look for the large group of people setting up their mats on the grass. For those looking to lock in the practice as a New Year\u2019s resolution, classes are hosted every day at 11 a.m. in the same spot.<\/p>\n Though they won\u2019t be free, indoor classes can be booked for New Year\u2019s Day at both Ra Yoga<\/a> and West Coast Sweat<\/a>.<\/p>\n If a jaunt through a historic area, a picnic in the grass or a bike ride by the beach sounds like a good way to observe New Year\u2019s Day, there are more than a few options in town.<\/p>\n In North Long Beach, DeForest Park and Wetlands<\/a> offers a 50-acre oasis with bridges over freshwater wetlands and educational signage to guide you along the route. Kids can also download the Agents of Discovery app to add some extra fun to the adventure.<\/p>\n Check out ornate architecture and old money in historic Drake Park, where you can get in an easy walk while taking in regal Victorian and Queen Anne style mansions. Along your walk, you\u2019ll see the Bembridge House at 953 Park Circle Drive, an 18-room Queen Anne that has kept up its original high ceilings, hand-carved wooden details and stained glass windows.<\/p>\n You can also take a bike ride, a roller blade ride or walk through the 7.3 mile beach path, or have a picnic on the beach or grass by the Colorado Lagoon<\/a>.<\/p>\n More parks to enjoy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n While the bulk of New Year\u2019s concerts and parties will be held on Saturday evening, there will be a few entertainment options available on Sunday.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/img.lbpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/10142320\/fuego_at_hotel_maya_ocean_view_photo-1498154662-3968-e1672258763859-1110x682.jpg\")
<\/a>Bottoms up at brunch<\/b><\/h5>\n
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<\/a>Yoga inside and out\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n
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<\/a>Picnic or stroll through the park\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n
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<\/a>Catch a show or a movie<\/b><\/h5>\n