Grab last-minute snacks and souvenirs before Terminal 1 security
Travel@Ease Gifts and News sits landside in Terminal 1, before the LGB security checkpoint, so it works for both departing passengers and anyone picking up family. Hours run from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., which covers the first wave of morning flights through most evening departures. This is a quick in-and-out stop for small gifts, magazines, and basic travel needs.
Price tier is marked as $, so expect standard airport pricing rather than luxury boutique levels. Think under $10 for snacks and drinks, and inexpensive Long Beach or Southern California souvenirs. Because it’s labeled “Local · Gifts,” you’ll usually find region-branded items alongside the usual travel standbys like neck pillows, earbuds, and phone chargers.
Being post-security: no matters here: you can shop at Travel@Ease Gifts and News even if you’re not flying, but if you want something for the flight, leave a few extra minutes before you join the TSA line. Terminal 1 at LGB is small, so walking from check-in counters to this shop and then on to security stays under a 5–7 minute detour for most people.
You won’t find hot meals here, but you can piece together a simple in-flight setup: packaged snacks, bottled drinks under 1 liter after screening, and reading material for a 1–3 hour hop. Treat this place as a supplement to the limited food options inside security rather than the main event.
Tip: If you’re meeting an arriving passenger, use the 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. operating window to grab a small Long Beach souvenir here before they walk out of Terminal 1 baggage claim; it saves you a separate trip into town for a token gift.