Downtown Scene
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Explore the Spirit of Fall: Top Local Shops for Cozy, Spiritual, and Eerie Finds in Long Beach
Autumn is a feast for all six senses! It's the sight of tree leaves turning orange, brown and yellow, the smell of burning wood from your neighbor's fireplace, and the sound of drums echoing down your street from the high school football game on Friday night. It's...
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Pumpkin Spice Season is Here: Discover These Must-Try Fall Drinks in Downtown Long Beach
Have you had your first Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) of autumn yet? The savory, mega-popular beverage is as emblematic of fall as scarecrows, falling leaves, and bouquets of Chrysanthemums. Starbucks, which gets credit for popularizing the drink, has sold over 420...
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Building a Stronger Downtown: Long Beach Gives Lifts Local Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations are vital ingredients in the growth and good health of communities. A diverse array of nonprofits operate in Long Beach, touching almost every aspect of our city by being engaged in many causes. The online fundraising and marketing campaign...
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Running the 40th Annual Long Beach Marathon? These Spots Will Get You Race-Ready!
Marathon runners know that getting ready for the 26.2 mile race is exactly like preparing your car for a long trip: if you don't fuel up properly, you'll run out of gas! That's why pre-race carbo loading is essential. If you're running in the 2024 Long Beach...
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Unmissable 2024-25 Events at Long Beach Terrace Theater: Broadway Hits, Symphony’s 90th, Trevor Noah & More!
The Long Beach Terrace Theater has been welcoming audiences since 1978. It seats over 3,000 yet creates a sense of comfort and intimacy, whether you're seriously engrossed in a classical offering by the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (LBSO) or laughing uproariously at...
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From Spooky Bazaars to Bass Beats: Discover Downtown’s Fall Festival Lineup
Autumn is on its way, bringing a touch of mystery as it heralds the start of the holiday season. Check out these Downtown fall festivals! Each of them has its own way of enhancing the autumnal atmosphere, so read up and make plans to partake with your family and...
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From Festivals to Clubs: How Downtown’s DJs Are Setting the Beat
You know what it's like: You walk into a Downtown festival, nightclub or record shop just as the DJ is transitioning from a song you like into a song you REALLY like. Your head starts nodding, toes start tapping, and before you know it you're inside the music, guided...
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Pine Avenue Goes Car-Free: Discover the Magic with Music, Art, and Endless Fun
Coming up very soon in Downtown is a two-week interval in which pedestrians will own Pine Avenue! "Summer on Pine," a series of events happening from Aug. 24 through Sept. 7, will turn Pine Avenue between 3rd Street and Broadway into a pedestrian-only paradise. "I’m...
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Celebrate Waffle Day! 6 Must-Try Downtown Spots Serving Waffle Wonders
Saturday, August 24 is National Waffle Day, a richly deserved honor for a breakfast treat that's as prestigious as it is delicious! When you celebrate the big day with an order of waffles at one of these eateries, you'll be armed with some Waffle Fun Facts: Precursors...
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Jazz Legends to Unite in Long Beach for the 35th Annual Jazz Festival
When you go to the 35th Annual Long Beach Jazz Festival at Marina Green Park next weekend, you won't just be listening to music, you'll be witnessing another labor of love brought to you by a family whose commitment to jazz music in Long Beach spans three generations....
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Transform Your Self-Care Routine: Sound Baths, Yoga, and More in Downtown
When it comes to self care, summer meets you halfway! Warm temperatures and more daylight lend themselves to getting active and seeking healing remedies. Downtown has many self care opportunities, including a new, free sound bath workshop at Lincoln Park that is quite...
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Long Beach Waterfront Dining: Restaurants with Amazing Views
The views available in Downtown Long Beach aren't just pretty; They’re dynamic! You can see everything from dolphins and pelicans to massive cargo ships and busy harbor cranes, vintage buildings and the latest, sleekest skyscrapers. Downtown's amazing vistas are...
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Meet Sara Payne, The Clean & Safe Team’s New Manager with an Eye for Hospitality
Meet Sara Payne, who has just begun her job as Operations Manager for the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) Clean and Safe Team. She has been spending long hours getting up to speed and keeping her teams focused on the ongoing goal of a clean and safe...
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Beat the Heat: DTLB’s Coolest Ice Cream and Frozen Treats Guide
Ice cream is irresistible -- especially during summertime, when a frosty scoop, bowl, or sundae made with your favorite flavor hits just right. Keep this list in mind when you're out and about in Downtown, and feel confident that you can satisfy your ice cream...
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Inked in History: Visit Downtown Long Beach’s Iconic Tattoo Shops
Yesterday was National Tattoo Day, a great reminder that tattoos and Downtown Long Beach are a perfect fit -- and have been for many decades! You can get any kind of tattoo you want here, from classic old-school designs favored by visiting World War II-era sailors to...
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