A Long Beach landmark and Los Angeles County, must!…read more The Lions Lighthouse is apart of the Shoreline Aquatic Park off the beaten path from Shoreline Drive by the Aquarium of the Pacific (where I had my high school prom) and a few nice skips away from the Pike Outlets. It's a big silo that is more lively at night as it glows/lights up. Built in the late 1850s, this tourist attraction is along the L.A. river and has a nice view of the Queen Mary and lots of Long Beach as it's slightly uphill. It's not a fully functional lighthouse so you aren't able to enter it, but can enjoy it's beauty day and night in the LBC. Lots of attractions, eateries, sitting spots, shops and fun nearby. It could use a little tlc, but I'm sure it's due to the weather and normal aging. Paid parking nearby. Make sure you grab some photo-worthy keepsakes of this iconic lighthouse.

This local attraction serves as a memorial for my girlfriend as for that weekend we spent on the…read morewater. Just enjoying the scenery we became curious and wandered jokingly onto its location

Beautiful house!! We had tea this morning and got a tour of the house afterwards. The food was…read moregood, if a bit heavy on the sweets. Hibiscus and English Breakfast tea was served with all the little fixings. We also got to meet Charlotte the cat, who is SUCH a little sweetheart. She's a real people lover and won't say no to a good pet. Everyone was so friendly and the tour was very interesting. I think I'll pay another visit sometime, it was so awesome :)

I attended a great community event here today thanks to the #willmoreassociation for a fantastic…read morebreakfast. The Bembridge House is a hidden gem in Long Beach if you haven't visited , it's totally worth it. The only thing is that parking is very impacted in the area, I was lucky today to secure a parking spot. I was told by a very nice lady there will be a Halloween party here this year. Put on your list for a place to visit check the website for tour info....

. The Lincoln Memorial is located along the west-side walkway of the Lincoln skatepark…read more + So grateful to be able to find free parking amidst downtown Long Beach. Crowded, but you may find spots along W Ocean Blvd. Just pay attention to signs to avoid street sweeping (Tuesdays 5-8am). - Vagabond presence. - A whiff of weed. - A half basketball court seems to be the only official sports field there. + A 3min walk to the Pike Outlets and the LB Convention Center. + A giant penny is erected near the Ocean Blvd & Pacific Ave intersection.

"...a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created…read moreequal." Abraham Lincoln Memorial Statue Lincoln in Long Beach? As odd as it sounds here he proudly stands in California! Abraham Lincoln has to be my all-time favorite President, John F. Kennedy in second. So what's the story behind Abe creeping in SoCal? First, check this out about my two all-time favorite presidents... * Both presidents were elected to Congress in '46 (1846; 1946). * Both were elected to the U.S. presidency in '60 (1860; 1960). * "Lincoln" and "Kennedy" each have 7 letters. * Both were particularly concerned with civil rights. * Both wives lost a child while living in the White House. * Both Presidents were shot on a Friday. * Both were shot in the head. * Lincoln's secretary, "Kennedy", warned him not to go to the theatre. Kennedy's secretary, "Lincoln", warned him not to go to Dallas. * Both were assassinated by Southerners. * Both were succeeded by Southerners. * Both successors were named "Johnson". * Both successors were born in '08 (1809; 1909). * Both assassins, John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald, were born in '39 (1839; 1939). * Both assassins were known by their three names. * Each assassin's name is composed of fifteen letters. * Booth ran from the theater and was caught in a warehouse; Oswald ran from a warehouse and was caught in a theater. * Booth and Oswald were assassinated before their trials. Eerie prophecies or just coincidence? It's for you to decide. But one thing is certain is Abraham Lincoln stood nearly 6' 5" tall which made him the tallest president in American history. Tho his top hat made him look more like 10-feet tall and what's up with that stylish hipster beard? Damn cool! To see the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Statue today head towards the entrance of the Long Beach Downtown Library on Pacific Ave. So yes, you might have to hop over crackheads and the less fortunate to see him, but let's not forget the meaning of the Gettysburg Address... "all men are created equal". The statue is a century old replica of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' "Standing Lincoln," in Chicago. The Long Beach Lincoln was revealed at Lincoln Park in 1915 where he stood for six decades. Later finding a home on Pacific Ave. where he currently stands. In the end, it's an interesting site for those into history or the curious. Abe looks almost misplaced in Long Beach, but it's refreshing to know how he continues to inspire so many. I cringe about today's politics. In my eyes something spiritual resonated about this amazing man...

After 1.5 Billion dollars and many years of construction, Saturday, May 20th was finally the grand…read moreopening of the long awaited Mark Bixby Memorial Bicycle Pedestrian Path and hundreds came for the ribbon cutting ceremony. It was great to be there to witness this momentous event. Here is a great video of the entire bridge bicycle and walking path: https://youtu.be/XbAcOHqhEdw Speakers included a representative from the United States Department of Transportation, Caltrans, the Congressional Representative from Long Beach, and many Long Beach City officials. Of course, the family of late Mark Bixby was there. Mr. Bixby was instrumental in getting this path built years ago when it was in the planning stages. Unfortunately, he subsequently died in a plan crash and the Bridge Path is named after him. 100's of cyclist road the path over the bridge for the 1st time and I was there to capture this in many photos posted here. I will remember this event for a lifetime. If you are in the area on bicycle or on foot--you owe it to yourself to walk or ride this incredible path, a true testament of modern engineering and design. There are 3 cutout lookout bench sitting spots along the way. Views are remarkable--the port, the ocean, and the downtown Long Beach all from high up. I am proud to be able to bring this listing to YELP so that others in years to come visit and pay respect to Mark Bixby. Path is open 5 AM to 9 PM everyday and has a separate walking and cycling path. *It's approximately 3 miles Round-Trip from the start at Ocean Blvd and Golden Lantern (diagonally across the street from the Long Beach Hilton Hotel)--NOT the location above suggested by Yelp. The direction location Yelp is using is the Long Beach City Headquarters a half-mile from the entrance to the path. News Report Link: https://www.presstelegram.com/2023/05/20/mark-bixby-bike-path-on-long-beach-international-gateway-bridge-opens/

A few weeks ago, I went on this pathway for the first time and got an incredible work out. The…read morepathway itself is a little under 3 miles long but there were some rolling like hills on it which helped me to get a much better cardio workout. It's not the most beautiful bridge that I have ever been on, but it does allow you to experience some of the Long Beach atmosphere and I have always liked Long Beach a lot. The next time I am in Long Beach I will definitely go back to the pathway again.

Besure to remember your parking spot stall number and pay at the selected metered kiosk or on the…read morePassport App. ( the app will prompt to ask for zone number, it's listed on the sign above the meter. This landmark is situated on the pier, at the shore line village shopping center , behind The Village Hat Shop . Love Locks was inspired by the Love Locks in Paris . It is a fun way to express our love for each other by sealing our padlock onto a metal fence over looking the water with inscription of our initials.

After a few failed attempts we located the bridge!! Super excited to add our lock as it's our 20th…read moreAnniversary this year! A very sweet spot to bring your loved one to.

I've lived in Long Beach for 372 days. While living here I was trying to work with the city to put…read morein an apothecary park for its citizens. Not only did your city, the mayor, the council members do nothing to work with me, after a year of not returning calls, not taking any meetings in the Mayor's Office, they divided that my flowers are a problem. This is what I had done. I had taken a piece of land that was supposed to have a sidewalk put in. The city of Long Beach didn't put anything in. The businesses had been begging the city to put in a side walk because it had become an eyesore. People dumped used oil, paint and trash on this land regularly. The land was also infested with moles leaving holes and tunnels making it very dangerous to walk on the land because you regularly stepped to holes and twisting your ankle. The owners had even offered to pay for the sidewalk themselves. The city refused. So, I put in a park to clean up the toxic chemicals, as in eatable plants that are healthy for you and the City of Long Beach thinks this is a really bad idea.... Don't move here. Don't live here. The mayor and the city council aren't working in your interest. They only care about things that make them look good. God forbid, a homeless person be allowed to make your community better. And the park is installed at the corner of 14th Street and Harbor.

Building Permit visit today was exceptional! My Plan Checker, Felix, was so helpful, thorough and…read morekind. I felt so cared for while trying to stay in compliance. Thank you!

Long Beach Civic Center was recently redeveloped to ensure better services for local businesses and…read moreresidents in the downtown Long Beach area. The $520m restoration includes the construction of the new City Hall, Port Headquarters, Main Library, civic plaza corridor, residential space, hotel, and a retail marketplace. It also includes a 73,000ft² Civic Center plaza and the revamp of Lincoln Park. The Civic center/ Lincoln park re-design will be spread over 4.8 acres. It will include a dog park, walkways, children's play area, and landscaping. The whole area feels really safe and I really liked the design.

The Civil Service Commission was my first step in beginning my career as a City employee today…read more They are the department you go to, to apply for employment opportunities with the City of Long Beach. They are a great resource for other employment opportunities within LA County as well. Visit LongBeach.gov/civilservice for employment opportunities within the City of Long Beach and go to their floor in City Hall for other employment opportunities.

From the owner: The Civil Service Commission determines whether those seeking to work for the City of Long Beach…read moreare qualified to do the job for which they are applying. This is done through an application and selection process in which applicants are asked to describe their qualifications and are tested to determine if they possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities for that particular job. Each year, the Civil Service Department accepts thousands of applications for City of Long Beach jobs and administers various examinations for different jobs, such as written tests, oral interviews, training and experience evaluations and performance tests. At the end of each testing process, a list of eligible candidates is created and City departments hire people for jobs from these eligible lists. In addition, the Civil Service Department serves as the support staff for the Civil Service Commission.

5 star service! 5 star food! 5 star sightseeing! 5 star hotels!…read more If you want to enjoy your trip without any worries, signet is your choice.

Went to Vietnam for 9days. Excellent tour guide, 5stars…read morehotels. wonderful food. Trip arrangements were suit for the weather.