Things To Do

Good-CLEAN- Fun at Carwood’s Christmas Car Wash!

What better place to set up a festive and immersive drive-thru holiday experience than a car wash? And oh, by the way, you actually do...

PLAN AN ISLAND GETAWAY FOR YOUR BACHELORETTE PARTY

By Jennifer Newton Bachelorette parties are having a moment. From highly-personalized events to weekend-long getaways, bachelorette...

The Final Single Mingle!

By Gina Valencia Before the Big Day, you gotta have that Big Night. I’m talking about the bachelor/bachelorette party! Forget the days of...

SUMMER MOVIE NIGHTS IN LONG BEACH 2024

HERE IS A LIST WE COMPILED WITH ALL SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIES FOR 2024. *This list was compiled in May 2024. Please click on each website...

SUMMER 2024 CONCERTS IN THE PARK SCHEDULE

HERE IS A LIST WE COMPILED WITH ALL SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK FOR 2024. *This list was compiled in May 2024. Please click on each...

DISNEY’S NEWSIES COMES TO CARPENTER CENTER

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Disney’s Newsies is coming to the Carpenter Center! This Tony Award-winning musical is a thrilling tale...

LA SPARKS AT THE PYRAMID

By Marina Hernández Photo submitted by the LA Sparks The Los Angeles Sparks are meeting us here on our home turf! Five electrifying games...

KARAOKE NIGHT: 5 BARS WHERE YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

By Sarah Teran | Photo by Alexiz Gomez Have the nights out with your friends gotten a little…predictable? Mix it up by belting Bohemian...

DRINKING (and) Games Anyone?

By Marina Hernández | Photos by Monique Kuhlman This category really ignites the soul. A perfect meld of (mostly friendly) competition...

Month-Long Oktoberfest Takes Long Beach by Storm

By John Grossi Photos Courtesy of Long Beach Oktobertest Oktoberfest is back and bigger than ever! Spanning 4 weekends - 12 days in total...

A DAY AT SILVERADO PARK

With many amenities and a large number of adult and youth programs, this park has much to offer all ages. Amenities include an indoor...

WALK ON THE RETRO SIDE

With close to 100 independently owned and operated shops, 4th street from Cherry to Temple Ave. is a destination on its own. A few of our...

TAKE A HIKE

This is a beautiful hidden park with a peaceful nature trail. The trail mainly includes the natural wetlands that parallel the Los...

HEY MAJESTY

With its recognizable red smokestacks, the grandiose Queen Mary is one of the city's most popular tourist destinations and many things in...

VISIT THE FARM

Yes! There is a strawberry farm in Long Beach! Formerly Ramirez Strawberry Ranch, Leo Castellanos had worked here for about 7 years...

A DAY IN THE PAST

This museum is the perfect place to stretch your legs, enjoy a nice walk outdoors, and learn about the past of LB. You can choose to...

GREAT VIEWS

One of the cutest date spots in LB, it's a small but mighty museum that overlooks the ocean. When you visit, you'll experience anything...

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Take a morning stroll on the easy 1-mile loop that begins with a bridge crossing over the lagoon. Enjoy the wetlands and finish your hike...

SERENITY NOW

Inspired by the Imperial Gardens in Tokyo, the Japanese Garden on the campus of Cal State Long Beach will awaken a sense of peace. Spend...

TAKE A WALK AT WILLOW SPRINGS WETLANDS PARK

Commune with nature in this native restoration project that revived an important ecosystem. The park features three loops (all under a...

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Queen Mary is Shoreline Village. Dine on outside patios while enjoying views of boats placidly...

GAME NIGHT WITH TREASURE HOGS

Treasure Hogs is the perfect card game for game night! Residents of El Dorado Park Estates, the Farr Family, created Treasure Hogs to...

GONDOLA GETAWAY

GONDOLA GETAWAY CELEBRATING 40 YEARS! After this crazy Winter hibernation, it’s time to get out and celebrate on the waterfront. Make it...

A GUIDE TO CULTURAL EVENTS & EDUCATION IN LONG BEACH

By Kathleen Mest | Illustrations by Tiana Prince Long Beach is rich in history, diversity, and culture. Here is a list of resources,...

Arthur Murray Dance Centers

By Kathleen Mest | Photos by Monique Kuhlman and Alexiz Gomez For some, dancing can feel as awkward as a fish out of water, but Arthur...

Big Band Fun

By JeanMarie Van Din | Photos by Alexiz Gomez Some retirees find themselves nodding off midday in a Lazy Boy recliner while trying to...

Dog & Cat Meetups

By Gina Valencia | Photos by Alexiz Gomez Welcome to the Family! As any parent knows, bringing home a new member of the family changes...