Beachrunners Inn

Cute little place. We were looking for a place that wasn’t a hotel, had a home like feel and this place nailed it. The beach is walking distance away.
I did really appreciate the breakfast that we had, I have no clue what it was called but it was yummy! (Now I wish I had taken a picture of it.)
Reasonably priced, and they have allocated parking.

This place celebrated its 100^th year. It’s very clean and very comfortable. The patio and the common room are very nice and relaxing. We stayed in the Long Beach room upstairs. The rooms are small but that’s what a normal B&B offers. Pat was very kind and helpful. We can’t wait to come back!

I feel some of the pictures and reviews on here are from people that didn’t do their research. This location is right in town and walking distance to everything. There is street noise though the inn keeper offers ear plugs. I think that’s a brilliant way to basically say -«hey it’s in the city». It’s like complaining that it’s too hot in Vegas and you decide to travel in August. The building was build in 1913 though its upgraded with modern day amenities and it was actually very clean compared to the pictures «one user» posted. I recommend this, the owner was very nice and breakfast was perfect.

My husband and I stayed in this Inn while we were visiting our son in Long Beach. We found the Inn to be clean, quiet, and comfortable. The breakfasts were substantial and tasty, and the proprietress lovely!

Stayed at the Beachrunners for three nights May 2015.
First impression: Didn’t receive warmest welcome. Front door is kept locked and is only accessible to guests with keys. Arrived at around 4PM, knocked on front door.
A few minutes later the owner opened the door and stood silent in the doorway. No smile or greeting. The place smells old. Can definitely tell it was built in 1913.
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B&B is located on the corner of a busy street, very noisy. Complimentary ear plugs were provided in the room. Definitely not a place for light sleepers or people sensitive to noise. Bed was uncomfortable. Room can get warm at night, house does not have air conditioning. Room cools off with all 3 windows open but creates noisier environment due to the traffic.
No curtains provided in this room, just white see through sheers covering the windows. The solid drapes in the corners are merely decorative and don’t cover the entirety of window. Drapes are a must for the Kennebac room as it faces the street and people can easily see in at night with just the sheers. Complimentary eye mask was provided in the room since the sun comes in early.
The Kennebac room is considered the second largest room in the B&B
The room was small, there was quite a bit of dust and dirt present. Cobwebs above the bed and in corners, shower was less than pristine. Carpet is old. Stains present on blanket and mattress cover, staff was notified and replaced both. Appreciated the replacement.
Breakfast is provided from 0700 to 0900 AM, make sure to get there early unless you want to warm it up in the microwave. The breakfast is NOT made fresh when you arrive to the dining area. If you show up for breakfast at 0800 or 8:30 you will be eating an egg dish that has been sitting on the table since 0700AM. (If there’s anything left) Other B&B’s I have stayed at make breakfast as guests arrive, so this was a substandard feature.
There are also cold items provided such as fruit, cereal, breads, yogurt, juice, and coffee. I enjoyed getting to meet some of the other guests during breakfast.
PROS: Free parking. However the 5 parking spots are located in a back alley that shares the lot with a body shop. (see photo) Lots of run down and beat up cars, doesn’t seem the safest to park there at night if you are traveling alone.
Overall staying here was akin to visiting a distant relative or staying at a grandma’s house. Service felt impersonal, at times I felt like I was imposing.
Would be tolerable for one night, wouldn’t recommend staying longer.
The best sleep I got all week occurred after I checked out of this place and into a Hilton.
Upon checkout an individual in a hoodie was seen sleeping on the floor behind the check in desk. Very strange and unprofessional. I won’t be coming back.

My husband and I had a cruise in long beach and was looking for a place that had a good location to downtown.
We normally stay in your typical hotels or motels but I wanted to try a bed and breakfast. After reading a few reviews I decided to take a chance and book it through Expedia (horrible experience).
Location was excellent. Only a few mins to downtown and to the beach. 10 mins to cruise terminal.
The house is super clean and cozy. It is on the small side but it didn’t bother us cause we were always out.
Pat, the owner and hostess, is such a sweet lady.
The breakfast was decent. Think continental.
**only issue we had was the check in. Pat didn’t hear us and we had to wait a little bit. I say come at 330pm. This is where the expedia issue arises and they tried making us cancel with penalty.
Overall I will certainly stay here again next time we go to long beach

I do not take the time to write many reviews. I stayed here for two nights at the beginning of April while in town on business. Its just like Grandma’s house. Quiet and peaceful. Yes I saw one little tiny bug. My bedroom was just what I needed to come back and sleep comfortably at night after a long day of meetings. The staff is polite and you rarely see them. I felt I had the place to myself. The area is close enough to walk to a few local spots to eat or get your nails done, the PCH is a couple blocks and its on the bus route if you need. No parking but that was not an issue for me. I will definitely return. Thank you

We stayed with Pat at Beachrunners in April 2014. It was the perfect location for us. A couple of blocks from the beach, plenty of restaurants within walking distance and downtown was a quick bus ride away. We were so relaxed that we ended up staying an extra night. The room was nice, clean, and maintained. I borrowed a book from the communal shelf and dvd’s to watch on the dvd player in the room. The long beach Museum was super close, and we tried a new coffee shop in the area every morning. The complimentary soap, shampoo, etc was high quality. We never met Courtney.

My husband and I enjoyed the beachrunners inn back in January. However, the day after we returned I broke out in a terrible rash. I contacted Pat right away and she informed me that the hot tub had been treated the morning we used it. I spent over $ 100 on medical bills to treat this allergic reaction (the chemical levels were off). Pat was apologetic and said she would send us a voucher to come for a future visit. This was over a month ago and I still haven’t received the voucher. I have sent 2 follow up emails. Although we enjoyed our stay, the customer service could use improvement. And I would not recommend using the hot tub.

Beautiful home in a very convenient area.
Stayed here for 3 nights in October of 2013 and enjoyed our stay, as well as the delicious breakfast.
A comfortable and relaxing stay.
WE will be back soon.

My wife and I stayed here a few weekends ago and loved it. It was the first time we stayed at a B&B and will definitely be doing it again. Location is close to the beach and the breakfast was awesome. Definitely would stay here again and would recommend it to others.

Our apartment is small so my in-​laws stayed here while they were in town visiting last holiday season. The prices were fair, the rooms were extremely clean, and the family who owns the place was super friendly.
The only complaint was that the room smelled of perfume and my in-​laws are very sensitive to scented stuff. The owner said that it was due to the previous guests and she makes sure to wash everything in fragrance-​free detergent. The street noise can also be a bit loud as Broadway is such a main drag. Neither are worth knocking off a star, in my opinion.
Will be booking a room for my parents soon!

This B&B is beautifully decorated, comfortable, quiet and well run. Robes, soaps, lotions and hair dryer are supplied for your convenience. The family who owns Beachrunner’s Inn are warm and friendly. Everything is spotlessly clean. Next time my husband and I are in Long Beach, we know where we’ll be staying. Hint: If you’re thinking about booking a room for either Thanksgiving or Christmas, March is not too early to call.

my honey surprised me with a night up in long beach and a gondola ride through the naples bay waterways. she booked last minute and picked beachrunners, one of only two B & B’s that appeared on a google search for Long Beach.
this B & B isn’t very fancy – it doesn’t really feel like a hotel of any sort; it just feels like you’re staying in someone’s home. the furniture downstairs is gently worn and it feels homey. i really liked that about it, but it wouldn’t be ideal for everyone. the rooms are tiny, nicely decorated, and spotlessly clean. our room (the kennebec room) had a queen bed, a private shower/​toilet, and a nice bank of windows that open onto the street. the owners saw to all the little details – even the soaps included were high quality, and i noticed there are robes in the closet. despite that the rooms are obviously very close together, we didn’t hear any one else around, but that may be because we were the only guests. they have a hot tub, but we were in and out and didn’t get to use it.
i liked the family-​owners a lot. i found pat to be warm and professional, her daughter was helpful in the morning with a place to eat some breakfast (we didn’t wake up early enough for theirs), and her husband moses was such a character. he – nodding off in his armchair with his unlit cigarette in his hand (i assume he quit, hence the unlit part) – was my favorite.
the B & B is located in a working class (ha! overpriced working class, like so much of OC) neighborhood, a convenient drive from the belmont shore and ocean areas. we decided when we return to long beach that we’ll try the other B & B, just to compare and because the other one is owned by queer «family,» but we’d go back to Beachrunner’s for an affordable, comfortable night’s stay.