From Spike Jones to Snoop Dogg, Long Beach has a long, storied musical history, particularly when it comes to rock and pop. For nearly 60 years, the tie that binds that history…
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Panel presentations, seminars, and networking sessions are all important parts of a successful conference. But have you considered scheduling a mid-conference puppy-palooza? Or an evening pub crawl? Meeting planners are building in…
If you’re planning a wedding in Long Beach, our local businesses can help make your special day unforgettable. Here is a guide to local vendors who can provide everything you will need…
For conference and convention attendees, it's important to be able to find something to eat close to the convention center, especially early in the morning before sessions and activities begin. Here are…
Some nights just call for that classic steakhouse experience, with the traditional menu, white tablecloth service, and extensive wine list. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting business clients, or treating the…
Self care occurs both inside and out, which is why treating yourself to a good day of grooming can help you not only look but feel your best. Long Beach has plenty…
Día de los Muertos–Day of the Dead–is a Mexican celebration of our departed loved ones that takes place each year on November 1 and 2. People set up altars–called ofrendas–with photos, favorite…
There’s something about Cajun food that just naturally makes you smile. Maybe it’s the many layers of flavor and spice, perhaps it’s because it is a cuisine that you can, quite literally…
Halloween seems to get bigger every year, probably because it’s one holiday that really lets you do you. And whether you like your Halloween sweet or spooky–or perhaps a little bit of…
While Thanksgiving inspires visions of turkey and Christmas conjures images of lighted trees, Halloween is all about pumpkins. But, though most people think of pumpkins as something simply to display on the…
While sushi is ubiquitous in Southern California, Japanese restaurants around Long Beach also serve up rich and comforting ramen, saucy noodles, nourishing rice bowls, and crave-worthy katsu (breaded and fried chicken or…
Nothing enhances the ambience of dining out quite like a side of live music, whether it’s a classy jazz trio in a steakhouse, a torch singer in an Italian restaurant, a guitarist…
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!