Downtown Scene
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Countdown to 2026: Long Beach New Year’s Eve Parties, Fireworks & Experiences
You’re planning on ringing in the New Year with joy and style, and you’re open to suggestions. Look no further! Downtown has the fireworks and finesse to help you create a New Year’s Eve that has all the fun you’re looking for. NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS / 1126...
Deck the Halls and Savor the Flavors: DTLB Restaurants Open During the Holidays
There’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting…..Yes, this IS the most wonderful time of the year and there are plenty of DTLB spots that will be open! Get the scoop on Downtown locations where you and your friends, family and loved ones can keep the...
DTLB Unfiltered Finalists Announced! See the Best Photos of Downtown Long Beach
It is with great pride and excitement that the Downtown Long Beach Alliance announces all the finalists of this year’s DTLB Unfiltered photo contest! Throughout October Arts Month, shutterbugs of all abilities submitted photos in seven categories after exploring...
What’s Happening This Holiday Season in DTLB: Festive Events for All Ages
Check out all these choices for DTLB holiday fun, spread out before you like presents under a tree! From seasonal songs delivered by a solo singer in an intimate dining scenario to a mighty symphony filling the Terrace Theater with iconic music from The Nutcracker,...
Unwrap The Joy: 4 Long Beach Toy Drives to Support this Holiday Season
There’s nothing quite like the look of delight on a child’s face during the holidays. When kids unwrap a new toy, they’re opening up entire worlds of fun and imagination! You can make it much easier for local children and families in need to share the joy of holiday...
Support Local: Downtown Long Beach Hosts Shop Small Saturday With Live Music, Markets & Special Offers
Shop Small Saturday in DTLB on Nov. 29 is more than just a day to keep your post-Thanksgiving shopping momentum going. It's a celebration of the independently-owned small businesses which are the heartbeat of Downtown's neighborhoods! "Shopping small fosters...
Dining Out for Thanksgiving? Try These 16 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...
Helping Hands for the Holidays: Easy Ways to Make a Difference
Love and gratitude often take center stage during the holiday season, while the challenges faced by those with fewer resources can feel especially close to home. This year has brought its share of difficult moments for many individuals and families in the community....
Where to Eat Next: New Restaurants in Long Beach, From Sushi to Soul Food
Downtown Long Beach continues to grow and evolve, with new restaurants and cafés adding fresh flavor and energy to the neighborhood. From a just-opened Japanese restaurant and a Soul Food neighbor on 4th Street to a lively new pizza spot in the East Village, a vibrant...
Cozy Up by the Fire: Long Beach Restaurants and Bars with Outdoor Fire Pits
Isn't it comfy and cozy to be with your people, enjoying food and drink around a flickering fire? The cooler months are upon us, so when you're out and about in Downtown with your friends, family, and out-of-town guests this holiday season, consider these toasty...
The Coziest Fall Drinks in Long Beach — From Cocktails to Coffee
- Photos By Cheantay Jensen, story by Matt Cohn As the clocks turn back and the evenings arrive a little too soon, there’s comfort to be found in a well-made drink. This time of year, Downtown’s bartenders and baristas are leaning into the season, crafting cocktails...
Your Ultimate Guide to Halloween Fun in Long Beach
Downtown is putting all kinds of wild twists on Halloween this year! From a subterranean surf music party to a paranormal experience in a spooky old house, trick-or-treating with the fam in a haunted aquarium or sipping cocktails under the stars at Fright Fest on Pine...
Hard Work Shines: Feo & Davila Named DTLB Employees of the Quarter
Clean Team Member Kristopher Feo and Safe Team Captain Rudy Davila got loud cheers and applause from their colleagues as they received their Employee of the Quarter certificates on September 25 during an awards luncheon at The Ordinarie. The Clean and Safe Teams,...
Everything Happening at DTLB’s Art + Design Walk: Posters, Parties, and Pure Creativity
Inspiration. Energy. Expression. Fun. High-level concepts like these will be on your mind all day in DTLB this Saturday, Oct. 11 during the Arts Month edition of the DTLB Art + Design Walk! Sunny skies, mild temperatures, and a whiff of Halloween will help make your...
Costumes, Music, Drinks & Scares: Downtown’s Fright Fest Takes Over Oct. 25
Halloween isn’t just a day — it’s a whole season of spooky anticipation. The excitement builds big-time this Saturday, Oct. 25 when Downtown’s Fright Fest, the ultimate Halloween street party, will take over Pine Avenue and The Promenade between Broadway and 3rd...