Why is it that if you take all the ingredients of a great party–delicious food, drinks, music, etc.–and take them out on the water, the whole thing is somehow even better? Why…
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We all know we don’t deserve pets. They do so much for us: calming us down, cracking us up, many times providing a furry shoulder for us to lean on. How can…
For many, the gifts you find in your stocking rival or surpass the ones left under the tree. There’s something extra special, extra magical about these little gems, these stocking stuffers. From…
This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 25, 2024, and ends on January 2, 2025. Throughout the month of December there are events around Long Beach celebrating this joyful Jewish holiday…
Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of African American culture from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, is celebrated throughout the nation but occupies a special place here in Long Beach since it was created…
One-of-a-kind? Check. Whether you’re looking for quirky, specialty, or hand-spun local, you’re sure to score lovely finds in Long Beach. It often takes a little digging to unearth cool shopping experiences, so…
For holiday gifts that celebrate Long Beach arts and culture, why not shop in our local museum gift stores? Delight friends and loved ones with gifts from the Aquarium of the Pacific…
One of the best parts of the holiday season in Long Beach is going out to see lights and decorations, and one of the best ways to do that is from the…
Nothing dresses up the holidays like ornaments. Whether hanging from a tree or posed atop the fireplace mantle, an ornament helps to make the Yuletide bright and shiny. Long Beach offers a…
This December, the Queen Mary will transform into a festive holiday destination with its nearly two-week-long celebration, the 12 Days of Christmas. This series of events packs boatloads of seasonal fun into…
Long Beach bars and restaurants really step it up during the holiday season, not only offering special drink menus, but also transforming their establishments into dreamy winter wonderlands with abundant decorations. Here…
Good luck going more than a block or two in Long Beach without running into some form of holiday cheer, be it lights, displays, decorations, ornamentation or some seriously large trees!
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!
