This landmark Southern California hotel is restoring its original social energy.
The Fairmont Breakers is bringing music and glamour back to Long Beach with Alter Ego, an intimate jazz and whiskey lounge located just beyond the lobby.
What to expect at the Alter Ego Experience
The lounge’s weekly Sounds & Sips program gives locals and visitors a reason to make the hotel part of their evening plan.
Running Thursday through Saturday, the experience combines live entertainment with elevated bites and craft drinks.
An evolving lineup of musicians and artists plays jazz alongside contemporary sounds throughout the night.
During the First Set Happy Hour from 6–7 p.m., guests enjoy elevated bites and $5 off signature cocktails. A rotating selection of light bites stays available for communal grazing during the live performances.

The venue pairs a whiskey-forward cocktail menu with a moody setting designed for lingering over good conversation.
Restored historic details connect the contemporary lounge directly to the hotel’s storied past.
How to visit
📍Alter Ego is located at the Fairmont Breakers in Long Beach, L.A. Live programming runs Thursday through Saturday, with First Set Happy Hour taking place from 6–7 p.m.
Guests can simply stop by the lounge beyond the main lobby to enjoy the live music and evening drinks.