Women Leaders & Women’s History Month in Long Beach
Each year in March, Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who have helped define, create, and sustain our Long Beach community and contributed to its legacy. In the digest below, read about Long Beach women who made history, women-owned businesses, and Women’s History Month events in Long Beach.
Women’s History Month Events in Long Beach
March is Women’s History Month, and Long Beach is celebrating with events across the city. Check out our roundup of events spotlighting the talents, achievements, contributions and leadership of women in Long Beach and beyond.
Women-Owned Businesses in Long Beach's Retro Row
Retro Row is one of the most popular spots in Long Beach for dining, shopping and generally having a good time with friends and family. And some of the most popular spots on Retro Row are women-owned businesses that not only help to set the vibe on Fourth Street but also, in one case, played a major part in Fourth Street becoming Retro Row.
Women-Owned Businesses in Long Beach’s East Village
The East Village Arts District in Downtown Long Beach has fostered a tight-knit community of women-owned businesses. These independent shops and eateries contribute to the neighborhood’s authentically creative vibe as owners network with each other to create events and help build a community of women entrepreneurs.
Long Beach Women Who Made History
As a destination, Long Beach is known for its 5.5 mile-long beach, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Museum of Latin American Art, and so much more. Long Beach is also a city with a diverse and storied history, and boasts many accomplished residents. In recognition of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, here are some of the women of Long Beach who have made "herstory."
