Long Beach runs several certified farmers markets year-round, each with its own neighborhood feel and vendor mix. Whether you're after fresh strawberries or a loaf of sourdough, there's likely a ...

The Panorama Promenade is the easiest entry point – flat, wide, and perfect for an after-work stroll. Pair it with a stop at Hilltop Park and you've got views stretching from the San Gabriel Mountains ...

Wrigley runs along the western side of Long Beach, bordered by the Los Angeles River and close to the 405 and 710 freeways. Housing is a mix of modest single-family homes and duplexes. Wrigley ...

Dogs get their own stretch of sand near Belmont Shore, where off-leash runs along the waterfront are the main draw. Swimming takes a back seat here. The Marvin Braude Bike Trail passes nearby, ...

Long Beach rarely sits still. With a packed calendar that runs from January through December, there's always something worth showing up for – whether you live here or you're just passing through. This ...

The beach path running along Alamitos Beach is an easy, scenic stretch for walking or cycling. Rainbow Harbor offers free waterfront strolling with views of the marina and passing boats. Belmont Shore ...

Reading Neighborhood History Through Design. Every neighborhood carries its history in plain sight, written into rooflines, window proportions, and porch columns. The homes that l ...

Long Beach and Signal Hill sit side by side, but their trash and recycling systems don't. Each city contracts with a different waste provider, which means collection days, bin rules, bulky item pickup ...

Rancho Los Cerritos is located at 4600 Virginia Road, Long Beach; Rancho Los Alamitos sits within Cal State Long Beach's campus at 6400 Bixby Hill Road. Hours and tour availability shift seasonally, ...

How Oil Transformed Signal Hill After Alamitos No. 1. On a low hill rising just east of Long Beach, California, a single oil well changed everything in June 1921. The Alamitos No.