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Best Place to See Christmas Lights in Long Beach
‘Tis the season for holiday festivities which means grabbing a hot cup of cocoa and perusing around looking for the best Christmas light display in town. Since the city is known for living its best life on the ocean, it’s not surprising the best place to see Christmas lights in Long Beach is from none other than the water. All month long you can enjoy the beautiful spectacle that is the holiday lights of the city. Here are some of the best experiences to check out in Long Beach. Downtown…
The World’s Skinniest House Is in Long Beach, CA
San Francisco is widely known for its narrow homes, but did you know that the world’s skinniest house is in Long Beach, CA? As it turns out, this 10-foot-wide anomaly was built as a result of a dare. Find out all there is to know about this skinny home. The Skinny House Skinny House is the nickname given to this 10-foot-wide home located in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach, California. Situated on 708 Gladys Avenue, off the corner of 7th Street, this home has been recognized as the…
Is Long Beach Worth Visiting?
Long Beach is a hidden gem located just south of Los Angeles that should be added to every Southern California traveler’s bucket list. Enjoy some of Southern California’s best features like unbeatable weather, waterfront attractions, and bike-friendly roads. So, if you are wondering, is Long Beach worth visiting? Check out some of these top attractions and find out for yourself. Check Out the Historic Queen Mary At the top of the list is none other than the historic Queen Mary, which sailed for nearly 30 years starting in the 1930s….
Farmers Markets- Where to Find Them
Have you ever driven by a Farmers Market on a Saturday morning, and thought, I wish I knew what time that Farmers Market started? Or I wish I knew if the Farmers Market was open every Saturday, or every other Saturday? Long Beach Local is now here to help you know the time, and location of every Farmers Market in the Long Beach area. If you download our app, and go to the events calendar, you will see all local farmers markets listed. We hope this easy, convenient calendar will…
Shop Fresh and Local Every Day of The Week in Long Beach
Shop Fresh and Local Every Day of The Week in Long Beach One of our favorite places to shop is at the local farmers market. From specialty foods and fresh produce to handmade products and flowers, it’s a shopping experience like no other. As great as the shopping is, what really pulls you in are the friendly vendors and positive vibes. Luckily, Long Beach has a broad range of farmers markets taking place every day of the week. Giving you a reason to skip the grocery and shop local. To…
El Dorado Park Disk Golf (Frisbee Golf)
Where: 2900 N Studabaker Rd Long Beach, CA 90815 Admission: Free Public Park Beautiful disc golf course with a good amount of tree’s to make it challenging. Gets crowded on the weekends with a good mix of avid disc golfers and first timers. Has large concrete tee pads and the 18 hole course is easy to follow. I believe you can get a map of the course there too. The first time I did this course I took my now wife on a date there. I knew nothing about disc…
Naples Canals
If you are looking for a casual stroll or a peaceful kayak ride you can find it tucked away in Naples Canal. The concept, developed in the early 1900s, was planned as an “Italian style resort village with canals and gondola rides.” This is a great backdrop for an early morning walk or a sunset stroll. Enjoy meandering along the sidewalks with views of quaint waterways, beautiful homes and inviting landscapes. You may even want to enjoy a glass of wine and cheese platter while taking in the sites on…
Skinny House
Nicknamed the Skinny House at 708 Gladys Avenue (corner of 7th Street) in the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. This extra narrow three-story house has been cited by both the Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s Believe It or Not as the nation’s skinniest house in the USA. The house was built on a lot measuring 10 feet by 50 feet in 1932 by Newton P. Rummonds, who received the land as a repayment for a $100 loan one year earlier. This house was a result of…