There is plenty of parking out front. Two lines, one for appointments and one for walk-ups. I…read moreaccidentally stood in the walk-up line (no sign) until I noticed a sign across the way for appointments. Security guard asks questions like name and if you have any weapons, then leads you inside. Metal detector then wait for your name to be called. They have a screen with window numbers and customer numbers, but it didn't seem to update. They just called my name and which window, like the DMV. The young lady at my window was terrific, very friendly and personable. I needed to change my address which you can't do online or over the phone. She seemed surprised that this could only be done in person. Yes, it doesn't make sense to me either, but probably for security? After updating my address, she offered to print out a current copy of my social security statement which was very helpful. Overall it only took about 15-20 minutes to get in and out. I definitely recommend making an appointment although I did it a month ago, so if you need something faster, you may just need to wait in the walk-in line.

Horrible! Don't bother calling if you need to speak to someone at the office. I called at 9am and…read moreafter 15 minutes of waiting a rep answers from TORRANCE! they can't help me because I need to speak to my local (Long Beach) office. I try again. This time wait 25 minutes. Another person picks up from A DIFFERENT OFFICE. I said I have to speak to someone at Long Beach. She said when they can't pick up they transfer it to a different office. She tried to help me get connected to Long Beach. Waited 40 minutes and someone picks up from THOUSAND OAKS. I said to this person it's ridiculous that Long Beach is transferring to other locations because other locations can't help. When you are told you have to speak with your local office, you have to speak with your local office. Just waisting the day being put on hold and resolving nothing. They need to go back to the old way. If it's too busy the recording will say call back and the call is disconnected. That will help everyone not waisting their time to talk to someone who can't help them because it's not your local office.

Best experience I've had at a public office hands down…read more I ordered a new birth certificate for my daughter online. They sent me an email and called when it was ready. Took about two-three business days. Pulled in, plenty of parking. It's a building close to the Willow DMV The nice person at the front desk told me where to go. The nice gal in the records office just asked me for my drivers license, I signed a paper and she gave me the new birth certificate. I was in and out in less than 5 minutes You can get new birth certificate for your child here until they are 5 years old. Then all records are transferred to the Norwalk office

Came through to pick up the permit (see previous review) and other than our dates mixed up (they…read morehad me down for the day before) which was not a big deal, everything went down perfect. Teri was ready for us. She had us sign whatever is needed, paid the fee, and we were out the door in less than 2 minutes. I allocated an hour for this - you know: just in case... I'm all about contingencies) and another hour for Mom's next appointment. We had so much time on hand, we didn't know what to do with ourselves! Bump to 5th star is well deserved! Thank you, LBDOH staff, most especially Teri, for making this process so quick and easy!

This relates to military folk. So convenient for retired…read moreveterans. Easy to make an appointment online and the process to renew ID was so efficient too! Grateful.

Amazing! Went well! I got to check out the grounds. See everyone in uniform. Oversee different…read moredepartments.

I walked into this location prepared with every document I needed to get the process going just to…read morebe held at the front door and basically be dismissed after a few mins by the recruiter. The guy was nice but gave me no new information at all. He didn't even take me to his desk to start my application. I was let into the building but wasn't offered to take a seat or anything. He just asked if I had any questions about it and vaguely answered a few and told me to come back after seeing a doctor in case I had anything in my medical records that would pop up. It felt very unprofessional and pissed me off so much because I drove 45 mins during my work break to speak to a recruiter and start my enlistment process. If anyone wants a recruiter that will be helpful, I suggest going to a different location. Maybe it was just the guy I spoke to but I definitely didn't return to this location after that experience.

TSgt Block is a consummate professional. From my very first visit to this recruiting office, he has…read moreguided me through the enlistment process with thorough detail to ensure I understood what I was getting myself into. Additionally, he was extremely accommodating to my work schedule and coordinated with me to have my ASVAB, EDPT, and MEPS dates scheduled ASAP. Thanks to him, I am now looking forward to my enlistment in the Air Force. Aim high!

This is a smaller library, but it is nice. You can check out a book and take it to the park up the…read morestreet or the beach to read. It is clean including the restroom. Only problem is the loud kids.

This little library isn't a bad place to be productive / you could do way worse. Parking can be…read moredifficult at times (the lot is even smaller than the library, and street parking can fill up - prepare to take a small walk! Or circle around a bit, waiting for a spot to free up). There's a good amount of seating inside, but unfortunately very few outlets - you might wanna bring your own power bank for all your electronics. It's never been awfully cold in here, but the AC is good enough to beat the heat, and the WiFi is fast enough to be able to get some work done. Bathrooms have been clean and well-stocked with soap and paper towels every time I went. All-in-all, decent location, and the downsides aren't bad enough to stop me from coming back when I just need a free place to work/relax while it's hot outside

+ Grateful for its free parking lots, particularly on Surf City Marathon day where sponsored buses…read morealso pick you up there and drop you off near the race starting line. - Despite its farther proximity from the starting line compared to closer lots like Pacific City mall, many still came here, so it was super crowded. + However, nearby residential street parking is also free that day. - Unfortunately, what SCM neglected to preinform us that the shuttle back doesn't go straight from the dropoff point back to the Civic Center. It detours to drop some runners off at Edison HS, which basically adds 10min to the bus ride. . Had I known, I'd prob have sought nearer parking for the SCM and just bike the rest of the way. . Somewhat peaceful ambience, albeit loud neighborhood.

This review is solely for the 911 memorial. Everyone has a story of where they were on that tragic…read moreday. I was here in Long Beach watching the news and getting ready for school when I watched as the second plane hit the 2nd tower. That memory has been with me since. While on a weekend trip to san diego we visited the air and space museum and were surprised to see a cruiser on display that was actually at ground zero! When I got back I thought to myself "I wonder if there's other artifacts that I can see around town". A quick search showed that there were pieces of steel from the towers here. So on 9/11 of last year, we drove out here to see the memorial and have a moment of silence for the victims. The memorial is located at the bottom of the staircase in a pentagon shaped base and honors all lost in the towers, flights as well as first responders. In the center stands a steel beam that was part of WTC donated by NYC Fire and Police. It's quite surreal seeing an object from that dark day in history.

This is my first concert this summer ( well, it's going to be summer soon and the weather is…read morewarm.). The Smokin' Cobras are singing oldies while people sit in their chairs watching the band and the dancers. A fun evening. And it's free. Thank you Los Al!!

My favorite city. Not rossmoor and not long beach. Love it. Excellent for families. In ocread more