Downtown Scene
Being in the heart of the city makes us the center for all news associated with DTLB, from new business alerts to event information. Visit frequently for updated content. The Downtown Scene E-Newsletter is another great way to stay ‘in-the-know’ about all the latest news, information and events happening in Downtown Long Beach!
Downtown Long Beach Rallies to Aid Wildfire Victims with Food, Supplies, and Hope
Two weeks ago we welcomed 2025 with high hopes, not thinking that just a week later we'd be watching in horror as one of the worst natural disasters in California history unfolded right up the road. We're starting to reckon with the scale and scope of the destruction...
Meet the Clean & Safe Team Employees of the Quarter: Jenifer & Hollis
A crowd of very enthusiastic Clean and Safe Team members, administrators, and colleagues gathered for a lunchtime holiday celebration at the Outback Steakhouse in the Downtown Waterfront on a Tuesday afternoon in December. They were there to honor two new Employees of...
Supporting LA: Downtown Long Beach Organizations Providing Aid to Our Neighbors Through the Wildfires
Our hearts are with everyone affected by the ongoing wildfires across Los Angeles, and by all these efforts it’s clear the DTLB community is coming together to provide support. Below is a list of incredible local efforts, along with a few regional initiatives,...
Self Care in 2025: Your Guide to a Positive Start in the New Year
Are you ready to roll into 2025 with renewed energy and optimism? Give yourself and your environment a New Year’s tune-up at these Downtown businesses, setting the stage for your best year yet! CRACK YOUR BACK Bob The Chiropractor / 416 E Broadway Doctor...
The Great Mocktail Mixer: Join DTLB’s Dry January Mocktail Crawl
When you're mixing and mingling in Downtown with your friends and neighbors at The Great Mocktail Mixer: A Dry January Bar Crawl on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 6 to 10 PM, you'll be doing much more than starting your Dry January or even your complete abstention from...
Deck the Halls and Savor the Flavors: DTLB Restaurants Open During the Holidays
The biggest holidays of the year are upon us -- and there are plenty of places in Downtown that will be open! Get the scoop on Downtown spots where you and your friends, family and loved ones can keep the festivities going on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New...
Ring in 2025: Downtown Long Beach’s Best NYE Parties!
Downtown Long Beach can boast being one of the best, most bombastic places in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve! Where else can you watch fireworks on the Downtown shoreline—for free, by the way—bursting over an iconic 1000-foot ocean liner while you party before,...
From Tacos to Distilleries: Discover the New Businesses Transforming Downtown
If you haven't already had a chance to meet them, we would like to introduce you to these businesses which opened in Downtown during 2024. Use this list to help plan your Downtown excursions in 2025! You have several brilliant new choices for dining, music, elegant...
From The Nutcracker to Boat Parades: Long Beach’s Holiday Highlights
Downtown Long Beach does the holidays right! Just look at the pretty lights and our amazingly decorated public spaces! Think of the feelings that get evoked when you hear live holiday music performed in a beautiful old building. Downtown, with its unique blend of the...
Festive Decor and Frosty Cocktails: Your Holiday Bar Guide
Looking for a cool Downtown spot for sharing -- and sipping -- some holiday cheer? Many Downtown bars have outdone themselves to light up your December with beautiful decor and inventive holiday cocktail menus. Here are our suggestions for some warm and welcoming...
Dining Out for Thanksgiving? Try These 14 DTLB Spots for a Delicious Meal
Thanksgiving dinner is a lot of things to a lot of people. Sometimes, it's an opportunity to entertain in a fresh setting, or to enjoy everyone's company without worrying about all the cooking. If, for whatever reason, you're looking to celebrate Thanksgiving by...
Live Elevated: A Look Inside 4 Stunning Downtown Long Beach Apartments with Top Amenities
For those who desire an upscale urban living situation in Long Beach with ready access to everything Downtown has to offer, some beautiful new apartment options have sprung up over the last few years. Styled out with premier furnishings, life-enhancing amenities,...
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...