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A Downtown for All
Now and always, Downtown is made better by the sum of our parts. The Downtown Long Beach Alliance proudly paves the way for a united, inclusive community that draws strength from diversity, welcomes everyone, and uplifts all.
Visit DTLB
Like petting a shark and festivals after dark. Like swan boats and IndyCars. Like bar crawls and art walks. Welcome to Downtown, where the Opposite of Ordinary lives.
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DTLB News & Happenings
Downtown Scene is distributed every two weeks to subscribers and covers all DTLB has to offer. From deals and specials to concerts, events and more! Check out our most recent stories below. Subscribe today here!
Green in the City: Downtown’s Urban Gardens Bloom Amidst Change
Urban gardening in Downtown is a fluid situation, as evidenced by the impending closure of the East Village's beloved 1st & Elm Community Garden after a 30-year run. On the positive side, other Downtown gardens continue to thrive, and there are more gardens that...
Footsteps to Friendship: The Spirited Story of Long Beach’s Walking Club Sisterhood
- By Cheantay Jensen When the Long Beach Walking Club meets for its weekly rendezvous with the pavement, they’re hard to miss. The throng of women clad in leggings and sneakers, many leading their dogs or pushing strollers, claim the sidewalk. Their two-mile walk is...
A Heartfelt Sendoff: East Village Bids Farewell to 6th And Detroit and Community Garden during March 9 Event
On Saturday, March 9, you'll have the chance to bid a fond "goodbye and good luck" to a pair of East Village fixtures; 6th and Detroit, the vintage shop at 105-B Linden Ave. owned and operated by Michelle Qazi for the last eight years, and the 1st and Elm Community...
Invest In DTLB
We don’t have to sell you on location. Business does more than move through Long Beach; it stays here and plays a vital role in defining the region’s present and future growth. Now is the time to be a part of a scene that’s much more than just a spectacular view.
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Getting Around
California’s sixth-largest city is one of its most accessible. Downtown is designed with all modes of transportation in mind – we’re a walker’s paradise just as much as we’re a public transportation leader.
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Streets That Mean More
Public Realm promotes a safe, vibrant and beautiful Downtown by developing and supporting programs and policies that foster a transit-, pedestrian-, and bicycle-friendly environment.
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Happening Now
If you blink, you’ll miss it. So make sure to follow us on Instagram @DTLBAlliance to keep up with the never-ending progress of Downtown Long Beach.