Holiday shopping in Long Beach is full of good cheer! In our guide, find gift ideas for your pets, stocking stuffers, ornaments, and even a gift guide from our local museums and…
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When it comes to holiday memories, a photo with Santa is the gift that keeps on giving, year after year. There are many places around Long Beach to snap a shot with…
Not surprisingly, Long Beach’s many shopping districts reflect the city itself: diverse, distinct and a lot of fun. Some feature a vintage vibe, others are laid back, but all share a commitment…
There was a time when all shopping centers looked pretty much the same: same shops, same corn dogs served in the same food court. That’s not the case in Long Beach these…
Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025, wedged nicely between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, encourages people to check out local shops and the locals who own them. Long Beach is well…
The birthplace of freeways, home to one of the world’s most spectacular coastlines, and full of great roadside attractions and cozy diners to grab a bite, California is one of the best…
It's time to celebrate the New Year! Long Beach offers lots of options for New Year's Eve and celebrations–from boats to bars–where you can bid a fond farewell to 2024 and a…
The winter holidays—especially those before and after Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve—are always one of the busiest times at Long Beach Airport (LGB). Here are a few tips to make the…
Fairmont Breakers, fresh off a $150 million restoration, returns to take its place as one of the historic jewels of Downtown Long Beach. The nearly 100-year property, the city’s first luxury boutique…
We may not live by bread alone, but it certainly lends more flavor to life. Long Beach is recognized as a haven for those practicing that most ancient and fundamental of food…
Few if any cities are as serious about holiday fun as Long Beach. Consider that the city is home to not one, not two, but three distinct and iconic Christmas parades. Best…
Once again, Long Beach comes alive this holiday season with festive performances put on by some of the city’s most popular and respected organizations. From classic ballet to captivating concerts to seasonal…
This is Long Beach. Full of life. Culture. Artists. Self-proclaimed foodies and drink connoisseurs. Shoppers. Fitness/health lovers. Dog people. Young professionals. Big city with a small town beach vibe. This is Long Beach. From Downtown, to Belmont Shore/Naples, to 4th Street, to Bixby Knolls, to the East Arts District, there is so much, here in Long Beach. Learn where to eat, drink, play, and stay all the while sharing your experiences. So sit back, and hold on tight, you're in for one heck of a ride!