A Downtown for All
Now and always, Downtown is made better by the sum of our parts. The Downtown Long Beach Alliance proudly paves the way for a united, inclusive community that draws strength from diversity, welcomes everyone, and uplifts all.
Visit DTLB
Like petting a shark and festivals after dark. Like swan boats and IndyCars. Like bar crawls and art walks. Welcome to Downtown, where the Opposite of Ordinary lives.
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DTLB News & Happenings
Downtown Scene is distributed every two weeks to subscribers and covers all DTLB has to offer. From deals and specials to concerts, events and more! Check out our most recent stories below. Subscribe today here!
Inside DTLB’s Homeless Outreach: How a Dedicated Team is Changing Lives Every Day
In city centers throughout the country, including Downtown Long Beach, homelessness is a persistent issue. "We engage with the unhoused all day, every day," said Sara Payne, Operations Manager for Block By Block, the company contracted by the Downtown Long Beach...
Why Shop Small Saturday Matters: Unique Gifts, Festive Fun, and Local Support in DTLB
Shop Small Saturday is a day recognized nationally on the Saturday following Thanksgiving that shines a spotlight on the importance of supporting local small businesses, where each purchase fuels the community and celebrates the unique character of local shops. In...
Halloween in Downtown: Bar Crawls, Costume Parties & Frightful Festivities!
Downtown's trick-or-treat bag of Halloween events is filled to the top this year! Bar crawls, horror movies, costume parties, and much, much more await you this weekend, next week, and on the big day itself. Check out our list of suggestions and make plans for a...
Invest In DTLB
We don’t have to sell you on location. Business does more than move through Long Beach; it stays here and plays a vital role in defining the region’s present and future growth. Now is the time to be a part of a scene that’s much more than just a spectacular view.
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Getting Around
California’s sixth-largest city is one of its most accessible. Downtown is designed with all modes of transportation in mind – we’re a walker’s paradise just as much as we’re a public transportation leader.
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Streets That Mean More
Public Realm promotes a safe, vibrant and beautiful Downtown by developing and supporting programs and policies that foster a transit-, pedestrian-, and bicycle-friendly environment.
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Happening Now
If you blink, you’ll miss it. So make sure to follow us on Instagram @DTLBAlliance to keep up with the never-ending progress of Downtown Long Beach.