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Dec 28, 2023
Orcas are flocking to Southern California waters. One bloody, awe-inspiring spectacle shows why
The “National Geographic moment” happened shortly before sunset a few miles off the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Highland resident Austin Day was spending the afternoon touring Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific a…
Sep 01, 2023
The Best Pizza in America — Region by Region
We set out to find the country’s best pizzas, from slice shops in New York City to fancy California-inspired pizzas, gathering favorites from experts, historians and pros around the country. For a…
Aug 02, 2023
Long Beach hotel occupancy, Convention Center attendance topping pre-pandemic rates
Tourism and hospitality, two of Long Beach’s most lucrative industries, are bouncing back strong from economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic — and outpacing the recovery of other hotspot destinations in…
Jul 06, 2023
Long Beach July 4 fireworks drew crowds akin to the Grand Prix, officials say
Nearly 200,000 people from across the region flocked to Long Beach this week to revel in the city’s Independence Day celebrations — similar to the record-breaking turnout at this year’s Acura Grand…
May 21, 2023
Long Beach’s Historic Queen Mary Ship Reopens Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge
The retired transatlantic cruise ship-turned-hotel, named after King Charles' great-grandmother, reopened 100 staterooms for guests last weekend after being shuttered since the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020.
Apr 11, 2023
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach set to thrill race fans this weekend
The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the city’s largest sporting event, will have some chill, Cali vibes when it returns to the city’s downtown this weekend — and could be the…
Mar 15, 2023
NAACP to host 2027 National Convention at the Long Beach Convention Center
The NAACP will host its 2027 National Convention in Long Beach, drawing thousands of visitors to the city, the local tourism agency said on Wednesday, March 15. Around 9,000 people are expected…
Dec 28, 2022
Top 10 places in California to Visit in 2023
If your knowledge of Long Beach starts and stops with the early music of its most famous son — Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., a.k.a. Snoop Dogg — then you’re in for a…
Dec 07, 2022
Long Beach, California guide: What to do and where to stay
This is a local’s guide to discovering what Long Beach has to offer! It’s rare to get a bad weather day in Long Beach — the city typically experiences mild temperatures, with…
Nov 03, 2022
Long Beach’s Pacific Ballroom proves its worth — $406 million over 9 years
A $10 million investment, the Pacific Ballroom opened in November 2013, along with an upgraded lobby and the Bogart’s bar and cafe area. It has paid off spectacularly, generating $406 million in…
Aug 30, 2022
FOX 11: Long Beach Walls and Art Renzei Festival Returns
Looking for something fun to do? Long Beach is once again hosting the annual Long Beach Walls and Art Renzei Festival from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.
Aug 26, 2022
U.S. News & World Report: 13 Top Aquariums in the U.S.
Explore galleries that feature habitats from the tropical Pacific Ocean, northern Pacific and Southern California/Baja at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
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