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!
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...
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...
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...
DTLB Art + Design Walk is Back! Experience Live Art, Music, and More in Downtown Long Beach
This Saturday, Oct. 12 from 4 to 9 PM you'll get the opportunity to experience the sensation of the entire Downtown arts scene putting its best foot forward! The DTLB Art + Design Walk is returning for its fifth quarterly installment, and Downtown's museums, art...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Meet the Clean & Safe Team Employees of the Quarter: Carmen Carballo and Joseph Marshall
Meet Carmen Carballo and Joseph Marshall, the Downtown Long Beach Clean and Safe Team Employees of the Quarter, who were recognized during an awards luncheon at The Carvery last week. "They've both been very dedicated and are great to work with," said Juan Torres, the...
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...
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...
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...
Holiday Cheer Returns: Long Beach’s Illuminate Downtown Contest is Back!
Nothing makes a city center sparkle like the lights of the holiday season. The storefronts of Downtown Long Beach have provided a holiday spectacle to visitors and local residents for many, many decades! This year, the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DTLB Alliance) is...
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...
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...