Classic birthdays, holiday traditions and big-name, award-winning productions highlight the upcoming performing arts season in Long Beach. The city boasts all manner of orchestras, vocal groups and theater companies–both dramatic and musical–many…
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The best of social dining, entertainment and culture, all within an easily accessible area.
Long Beach has several unique venues perfect for offsite meetings, pre-convention retreats, or parties and celebrations. These spaces can provide visually stunning settings and ambience that encourages networking. Gourmet catering as well…
Pizza is experiencing an undeniable renaissance in Long Beach, with restaurants serving up everything from wood-fired, thin crust artisanal pies to Chicago-style deep dish pizzas. Here you can find both new takes…
For the 40th time, the Long Beach Marathon will wind itself through the city’s streets and shoreline, showcasing the very best of the LBC. Marathon weekend includes a series of races that…
For the first time in five years, the frighteningly popular Dark Harbor Halloween event returns to the Queen Mary with its legendary mix of en-terror-tainments. From Sept. 20 to November 2, the…
Grab your lederhosen and your favorite stein–it’s Oktoberfest 2024 in Long Beach! You can find festivities across town throughout the months of September and October, featuring polka bands, stein-holding contests, and–of course–beer…
You’re simply out of gourd if you think pumpkins are just something to carve and place on your porch. These days, the fruit (squash, actually) is incorporated into all manner of drinks…
The Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way) has been hosting cultural festivals for more than two decades, offering visitors the chance to connect with and learn about cultural communities from around…
In a city with as much sports cred as Long Beach–scads of pro and Olympic athletes were born and raised here–it figures it would also be a haven for that pinnacle of…
Long Beach will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The celebration, recognizing the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, Central and…
Long Beach is a one-of-a-kind destination with more than its share of one-of-a-kind keepsakes to always remember your summer adventure here. Check out some of this year’s most interesting mementos; cuddly–perhaps haunted–teddy…
You’ve arrived in Long Beach for the big convention and you have a panel presentation tomorrow morning, followed by meetings with clients. Time for a glow-up! Check out these local salons and…
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!