Special Olympics World Games

The 2015 Special Olympics World Games, with the unparalleled spirit, enthusiasm, teamwork, joy and displays of courage and skill that are hallmarks of all Special Olympics events, will feature 25 Olympic-style sports in venues throughout the Los Angeles region.

With 7,000 athletes and 3,000 coaches representing 177 countries, along with 30,000 volunteers and an anticipated 500,000 spectators, the 2015 Special Olympics World Games - being staged in Los Angeles July 25 - August 2, 2015 - will be the largest sports and humanitarian event anywhere in the world in 2015, and the single biggest event in Los Angeles since the 1984 Olympic Games.

The Opening Ceremony, to be held July 25, 2015 in the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, site of the 1932 and 1984 Olympic Games, is expected to attract 80,000 spectators. On April 30, 2014, LA2015 and ESPN announced a global programming deal that will see ESPN bring coverage of World Games to millions of fans around the world.

Uptown

California’s seventh-largest city has a myriad of neighborhoods to explore from the waterfront to the inner city, each with its own unique vibe and things to do. One of the hottest is Uptown, located in North Long Beach, which, over the past five years, has grown in popularity with its many dining, public spaces, community gathering points and great outdoor spaces. Here's a great way to spend the day there.

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Cycle City: Biking in Long Beach

Long Beach has been building momentum as one of the most recognized bike-friendly cities in the world, and pedaling through town is a breeze. Whether you’re a serious fixed-gear cyclist, a relaxed cruiser, or someone who sets their pace somewhere in between, you’ll enjoy exploring Long Beach’s interconnected bicycle routes and iconic beach and river paths that have paved the way for a flourishing citywide bike culture.

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Indie Insider: Explore Long Beach’s Independent Book Shops, Record Stores, Coffee Shops, and More.

Planted as it is between LA and the OC, Long Beach has staunchly refused to attach itself to either. The nation’s 36th largest city – bigger than Kansas City and Atlanta – has always been fiercely, proudly independent, developing its own distinct and vibrant music, art and food scenes. If you see yourself in similarly free-spirited terms, you might consider this Bohemian rhapsody of a day out at The Beach.

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Wine & Cheese, Please! – A Guide to Long Beach Pours & Treats

Long Beach’s vibrant wine bar scene is voluminous and expanding, complete with tastings, music, food and, in at least one case, art classes.

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Guide to Whale Watching in Long Beach

California's incredible shoreline attracts whale watching enthusiasts worldwide, and Long Beach is no exception. Offering year-round whale watching cruises, guided tours, and prime locations, it'll be no time before you're up close and personal to these aquatic creatures.

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