SCHOONER OR LATER
SOME TRADITIONS
ARE WORTH KEEPING
The waterfront patio, a familiar face, and a morning that moves at your pace. Schooner has been part of the neighborhood since 1985.
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Our story
A Long Beachfamily story
Family owned and part of the neighborhood since 1985
A place with a little history
Before it was
Schooner,
it was home
Some traditions
are worth keeping
Before Schooner or Later, there was Little Ships Galley, a neighborhood spot owned by Earl and Helen Schultz. They spent 20 years making it a place people loved to return to.
Their spirit is still here. So is their most famous creation: Schultzie’s Mess. Helen and Earl’s hearty breakfast became a waterfront tradition, and it remains a Schooner favorite today.
LONG BEACH ROOTS
THE PEOPLE
THE PLACE
THE TRADITION
A family story, still unfolding by the water.
May 12, 1985
A new name
The same heart
Siblings Denny and Denise grew up in Long Beach and graduated from Millikan High. In 1985, they opened Schooner or Later, keeping the welcome as warm as the place they had taken over.
Over the years, Denise’s son Curtis, daughter Cori and grandson Ryan have all been part of the restaurant. This has always been a family story. Every guest adds a little more to it.
SOME TRADITIONS
SCHOONER OR LATER
GOOD FOOD
THE SAME HEART
Our famous Mess began with Helen and Earl Schultz at Little Ships Galley. Their hearty breakfast remains a favorite here today.
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SCHOONER OR LATER
MAKE YOURSELF
A REGULAR
A little old Long Beach, right here on the water. Take a look around, settle in, and stay a little longer.
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