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Every listing on Pepperlot is a restaurant or F&B space. No warehouses, offices, or unrelated commercial properties diluting your Long Beach search.
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Restaurants for Lease in Long Beach
Browse current restaurant spaces for lease in Long Beach.
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Restaurants for Lease in Long Beach
Restaurant spaces, subleases, and second-generation lease opportunities nearby.
Ghost Kitchen
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For Lease
$3,738 - $6,342/mo
Short Term
222 E 10th St, Long Beach, CA 90813, USA566 sq ft
ParkingTurnkeyImmediate Move-InGrease TrapHood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
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For Lease
NNN LeaseLong Term
445 E Anaheim St, Wilmington, CA 90744, USA1,649 sq ft
ParkingWalk-In CoolerWalk-In FreezerGrease Trap3-Comp SinkHood: Type 1
Fast Casual
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For Lease
$2.95/sq ft$1,302/mo
NNN LeaseNegotiable
1901 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717, USA1,736 sq ft
ParkingEquipment IncludedGrease Trap3-Comp SinkHood: Type 1
Full Restaurant
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For Lease
$3.45/sq ft
Long Term
880 E Dominguez St, Carson, CA 90746, USA11,377 sq ft
ParkingHood: Type 2
Shell Space
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For Lease
$2 - $4/sq ft$3,900/mo
NNN LeaseLong Term
208 Main St, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA5,200 sq ft
Shell SpaceLiquor License
Market Context
Understanding the Long Beach Market
Long Beach is one of the most distinct restaurant markets on Long Island. The barrier island city of about 35,000 year round residents triples in population during summer weekends, creating an extreme seasonality profile that few US markets match. Operators must structure for both seasons or focus on a single one.
Lease rates run higher than mainland Nassau due to the limited commercial inventory of a barrier island. The boardwalk and Park Avenue prime blocks reach $48 to $70 per square foot annually. Most of the rest of the city sits at $34 to $54. Asset sales start from $45,000 and business sales from $130,000.
Long Beach restaurant economics reward concepts that can either capture summer tourist volume profitably or build genuine year round local loyalty. Concepts that try to do both without specialization often struggle. The post Hurricane Sandy recovery has reshaped insurance costs and elevation considerations across the city.
Where to Lease a Restaurant in Long Beach
Long Beach's restaurant submarkets each carry distinct customer bases, lease economics, and concept fit. Choosing the right one matters as much as the concept itself.
- West End and the Boardwalk: The boardwalk and West End beach corridor produce strong summer tourist driven revenues with meaningful local resident demand year round. Lease rates run $48 to $70 per square foot. Concepts here must structure for real seasonal volume swings.
- Park Avenue and Downtown: Park Avenue is Long Beach's most established walkable independent dining corridor. Lease rates run $42 to $62 per square foot. Strong year round local traffic with summer tourist overlay.
- East End and Lido Beach: The East End and Lido Beach areas support more residential local dining demand. Lease rates run $34 to $48 per square foot. Strong opportunity for neighborhood concepts targeting year round residents.
- Reynolds Channel and Bayfront: The bay side corridors offer waterfront dining opportunities with boating and marina customer overlap. Lease rates run $36 to $54 per square foot. Strong seasonal and weekend driven traffic.
Types of Restaurant Spaces for Lease in Long Beach
Pepperlot covers every restaurant lease format across Long Beach, from chef driven second generation spaces to ghost kitchen suites and new construction.
- Second Generation Space: Previously operated as a restaurant with hood, grease trap, plumbing, and venting in place. Saves $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs (more in NYC) and is the fastest path to opening anywhere in New York.
- Turnkey Restaurant: Fully equipped and ready to operate, often with the previous concept's furniture, fixtures, and equipment included in the lease. Ideal for operators wanting to open within 30 to 60 days.
- Ghost Kitchen Suite: Delivery only commercial kitchen suites with shared infrastructure. Lower entry cost than full restaurant leases and ideal for cloud kitchen brands and delivery first concepts.
Why Use Pepperlot to Find Restaurants for Lease in Long Beach
Built exclusively for restaurant real estate.
Restaurant Specific Listing Fields
Hood systems, grease traps, walk-in coolers, SLA permits, alcohol licenses, seating capacity, patio availability. The details that drive restaurant decisions are in every listing.
New York Market Intelligence
Cuisine gap analysis, demographic data, and competitive landscape information for Long Beach. Make a more informed decision before committing capital or signing a lease.
Confidential Listings
Some of the best Long Beach restaurant opportunities are listed confidentially. Pepperlot gives you access to off market opportunities not available on general platforms.
How to Lease a Restaurant Space in Long Beach
A step-by-step approach to acquiring your next location.
Browse Active Spaces
Filter Long Beach restaurant spaces by submarket, size, lease rate, and specific features like hood systems, grease traps, outdoor seating, and existing SLA license eligibility. Every listing includes the operational details that matter for restaurant tenants.
Identify Second Generation Opportunities
Second generation restaurant spaces save $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs. Confirm the existing hood type, grease trap capacity, plumbing condition, and electrical capacity match your concept's requirements before committing.
Contact the Landlord or Broker
Each listing displays the contact details for the landlord or listing broker. Reach out directly. Ask for the lease term, base rent, CAM charges, NNN structure, tenant improvement allowance, and any operational restrictions. Long Beach landlords vary significantly in flexibility.
Negotiate Lease Terms
Long Beach restaurant lease rates range from $32 to $70 per square foot annually. Negotiate beyond just the base rent. Personal guarantee structure, free rent periods, tenant improvement allowance, and renewal options often have more economic impact than base rent reductions.
Our Vision
PepperLot exists to modernize how restaurants are bought and sold. By focusing exclusively on restaurants for sale, the platform eliminates noise from unrelated business listings and creates a marketplace built around real operational needs.
The goal is simple: better data, better matches, and better outcomes for restaurant buyers and sellers.
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Who We Are
PepperLot is a restaurant-only real estate and transaction platform built for operators, brokers, and landlords. The team combines marketplace technology with deep category focus to support acquisitions ranging from small restaurants for sale to multi-location portfolios.
Every feature, listing, and filter is designed to serve one purpose: making restaurant transactions clearer, faster, and more informed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are restaurant lease rates in Long Beach?
Long Beach restaurant lease rates run roughly $32 to $70 per square foot annually, depending on submarket. Prime locations command the higher end of the range. NNN structures with CAM charges typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually.
What submarkets in Long Beach have the most restaurant spaces for lease?
On Pepperlot, the most active Long Beach submarkets for lease listings are West End and the Boardwalk, Park Avenue and Downtown, East End and Lido Beach. Each carries different lease rates, customer bases, and concept fit. Choose the submarket where your concept aligns with the existing or growing customer mix.
What is a second generation restaurant space in Long Beach?
A second generation space in Long Beach is one that previously operated as a restaurant and retains the hood system, grease trap, plumbing, and venting infrastructure. These spaces save tenants $150,000 to $500,000 in build out costs and are the fastest path to opening, particularly in Long Beach's established submarkets.
Are CAM and triple net charges common in Long Beach restaurant leases?
Yes. Most Long Beach restaurant leases are NNN, meaning the tenant pays property taxes, insurance, and CAM on top of base rent. CAM charges in Long Beach shopping centers and mixed use developments typically add $8 to $18 per square foot annually. Always request the most recent CAM reconciliation.
Do I need an SLA license to lease a restaurant space in Long Beach?
If your concept will serve alcohol, yes. The SLA issues on-premises liquor, beer and wine, and special restaurant licenses for New York restaurants. Some Long Beach leases include the existing license in the assignment. Others require the tenant to apply separately, which can take 90 to 180 days. Confirm with the landlord and SLA before signing.
Can I list a Long Beach restaurant space for lease on Pepperlot?
Yes. Listing on Pepperlot is free. Create a Long Beach-specific listing with the hood system type, grease trap status, square footage, lease rate, and CAM charges. Confidential options are available for landlords replacing struggling tenants without alerting current staff.