May 16, 2023 | Events, Public Realm
On Saturday, May 20, Downtown Long Beach is offering two spectacular events for those who self-propel: the ribbon-cutting ceremony and official opening of the Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle-Pedestrian Path, and the Downtown iteration of Beach Streets, in which key...
May 11, 2023 | Economic Development, Public Realm
Pedaling a bike in Downtown, looking for an espresso shot, a bite to eat, or perhaps a new place to shop? More and more Downtown businesses are making your cycling excursions easier, thanks to bike racks, lenient bikes-on-patio policies, or simply their proximity to...
Apr 27, 2023 | Events, News, Public Realm
The first serving of this year’s three-part outdoor culinary series Taste of Downtown, happening in the East Village on the evenings of May 10 and 11, will feature great food, of course — but also food for thought as you gain new insights into the East...
Mar 29, 2023 | News, Public Realm
The First Congregational Church of Long Beach, that imposing brick building at the corner of Third Street and Cedar Avenue in Downtown, has been a beacon for the community since it was built in 1914 and hailed as the first of its kind west of the Mississippi. The...
Mar 28, 2023 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, Events, News, Public Realm
Walk to Play! Day, a spring-themed event coming up on April 8 in Lincoln Park and nearby Downtown locations, is designed to get folks out and walking. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy a Downtown stroll to the park, where they can participate in several...
Mar 28, 2023 | Downtown Scene Newsletter, News, Public Realm
Every Sunday morning at 10 AM, a group of folks sporting gardening attire gathers at the Downtown corner of 4th Street and Pine Avenue. They are members of the Pine Beautification Posse, and they are on a mission. “Beautify Pine is an all-volunteer group...
