There’s always something happening in Long Beach! Here you can experience it all: a deep-sea adventure at the Aquarium of the Pacific, whale watching on the water, shopping in one of the city’s many unique districts, a tour of coastal breweries, a vibrant foodie scene, and so much more. Long Beach is also host to many special events, conferences, and meetings. Press, media and social media professionals are invited to contact our Vice President of Communications & Marketing, Samantha Mehlinger at SamanthaM@visitlb.com or Communications Manager Claire Atkinson at ClaireA@visitlb.com.
Nov 15, 2024
Long Beach’s Belmont Shore Christmas Parade Celebrates 40th Year
The second-largest holiday parade in Southern California takes place on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
Nov 14, 2024
Penske Entertainment Acquires Grand Prix Association of Long Beach
Ambitious INDYCAR Growth Agenda Rolls Forward
Jun 25, 2024
U.S. Conference of Mayors Selects Long Beach, CA for 2026 Annual Meeting
Mayors from across the country will come to Long Beach for discussions of policy solutions to challenges facing cities, and priorities for advocacy at the federal level.
Jun 18, 2024
SoCal’s Weeklong Summer Art Spectacle Begins June 22: Long Beach Walls and Art Renzei 2024
Free and open to the public, the 2024 “off the walls” edition will display works from 25 artists from five countries in murals and installations throughout the city, as well as on…
Jun 04, 2024
Visit Long Beach Launches 2024 Summer Campaign with Giveaways Through August
Follow @VisitLB for Chances to Win Unique #OnlyinLB Experiences
May 20, 2024
Anderson .Paak AKA “DJ Pee .Wee” to Headline Long Beach Juneteenth Festival
(LONG BEACH, CA – JUNE 6, 2024) One of the largest Juneteenth events in Southern California returns to Long Beach on June 15 at Rainbow Lagoon Park (400 E. Shoreline Dr.). With…
May 14, 2024
“BROADWAY AT THE BEACH” SERIES TO LAUNCH AT THE TERRACE THEATER THIS SEPTEMBER
First Ever Broadway Series in Long Beach to Showcase THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE CHER SHOW, COME FROM AWAY and CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC
Mar 15, 2024
Visit Long Beach Wins Visit California Poppy Award for Best Influencer Campaign
VisitLB’s campaign with Brian Addison of “Longbeachize” was recognized for excellence in tourism marketing
Mar 11, 2024
Coastal Country Jam Returns to Long Beach for its 2nd Year with a Star-Studded Lineup
Long Beach, CA – March 11, 2024 – Coastal Country Jam, the West Coast's biggest beachside festival, is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to Long Beach for the second consecutive…
Nov 24, 2023
Join Mayor Rex Richardson for the 9th Annual Long Beach Holiday Tree Lighting on November 28
(NOVEMBER 20, 2023 – Long Beach, CA) Experience the joy of the holidays in Long Beach with the biggest and brightest holiday kick-off event in the region! Join Mayor Rex Richardson as…
Nov 13, 2023
Hard Rock Hotel Coming to Downtown Long Beach 31-Story Includes 429 Rooms, Music Venue, and More
(LONG BEACH, CA – November 13, 2023) Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson announced today a major hotel construction project in Downtown Long Beach that not only will change how Long Beach looks…
Jul 06, 2023
Independence Day Celebrations in Long Beach Were Booming
(LONG BEACH, CA – July 5, 2023) Two days of fireworks, shows, and celebrations attracted an estimated 200,000 to Long Beach’s shore and downtown, numbers equivalent to the record attendance at this…
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