The Bembridge House in Willmore City is more than a historic treasure: it’s a time capsule. The magnificent, highly ornate Victorian home is almost exactly like it was when it was built (with no expense spared) in 1906. Even more remarkably, much of the furniture has been there for a century, and the home is...
This two-hour docent-led tour explores the East Village Arts District, a neighborhood with a unique history. It’s also a visual timeline of changing architectural styles of the 20th century, from...
This two-hour docent-led tour explores the diversity of Downtown Long Beach, where old and new development come together to create a vibrant urban neighborhood. You'll learn about the growth of...
Long Beach’s first residential development, Willmore City dates from 1881. It contains a cross-section of early 20th-century residential architecture, including variations on the Victorian style as well as Craftsman, period revival, even a Sears kit house. This 2.5-hour docent-led tour visits the interiors of the magnificent Bembridge House (a national landmark) and a fully restored...
This popular quarterly tour explores the historic commercial corridor of North Pine Avenue between 4th and 8th Streets. Guests learn about some of the street’s oldest buildings and how many of them have been transformed for exciting new uses. Stops (exteriors) include the Professional Building, Walker Department Store Lofts, the Meeker-Baker Building, and the former...
This two-hour docent-led tour explores the East Village Arts District, a neighborhood with a unique history. It’s also a visual timeline of changing architectural styles of the 20th century, from...
This two-hour docent-led tour explores the East Village Arts District, a neighborhood with a unique history. It’s also a visual timeline of changing architectural styles of the 20th century, from century-old Victorian cottages to great examples of postwar Modernism. The tour visits the Royal Hotel, Lafayette Complex, Broadlind Hotel, Cooper Arms, Artaban, and more --...
Pine Avenue is the heart of Downtown Long Beach and the North Pine Walking Tour is offered quarterly (Aug, Nov, Feb, May) to highlight the architecture and perpetual growth of...
The second Saturday of each month, join us to explore the East Village Arts District. This docent-led tour will dive into the neighborhood’s unique history and changing architectural styles of the early 20th century, including Victorian cottages from as early as 1905, “own-your-own” residential apartment buildings that catered to luxury resort living, and Modern additions...
