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 ...

Pull back from the waterfront and Long Beach shifts into something quieter and more residential. These four neighborhoods occupy the city's northern and inland sections, each with distinct housing ...

Every neighborhood carries its history in plain sight, written into rooflines, window proportions, and porch columns. The homes that line older streets are documents of urban ambition, cultural ...

Long Beach has a surprisingly strong farmers market scene, and for good reason. Shoppers across the city's neighborhoods can find fresh, regionally grown produce, local honey, handmade food products, ...

Long Beach sits right where the city meets the sea – and it pulls it off without trying too hard. This guide covers the headline attractions you shouldn't miss, free and family-friendly stops worth ...

Spend an afternoon here and you'll notice something right away — the water is unusually calm for Southern California. That's largely thanks to a massive offshore breakwater built by the U.S. Army ...

Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos stand among the most significant surviving examples of California's rancho era, both located within present-day Long Beach and both offering something ...

Signal Hill is one of Greater Long Beach's best-kept outdoor secrets. Perched above the city grid, it offers elevated views, easy walking trails, and green spaces that genuinely feel like an escape.

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 ...

On a low hill rising just east of Long Beach, California, a single oil well changed everything in June 1921. The Alamitos No. 1 discovery triggered one of the most concentrated oil booms in American ...

Long Beach moves differently than most Southern California cities. Rail, buses, bikes, water taxis, and a compact airport all operate within a relatively small geographic footprint, giving residents ...