Long Beach Heritage offers regularly scheduled walking tours of the architectural and historic sites of Downtown Long Beach, the East Village Art District, North Pine Avenue and Willmore City. The Downtown tour is the third Saturday morning, the East Village tour is the second Saturday and Willmore City is the fourth Saturday of each month. Pine Avenue is quarterly. A specialized tour may be scheduled for convention groups, visitors and guests. Docent-led tours are also offered of the historic Bembridge House, a beautiful 1906 Queen Anne Classic Victorian which is a National, State and Local landmark. The house is open Tuesday afternoons and the fourth Saturday of each month for tours at 1:30 & 2:30 or by prior arrangement. Bembridge House is decorated for a Victorian Christmas during December with a special open house the first Sunday in December. The Bembridge courtyard may be rented for weddings and events. Great Homes of Long Beach, a tour of historic Long Beach homes, is offered annually in early June. Other events and tours will be listed on our website as they are available.

Shark Lagoon features several species and sizes of sharks, some of which you can touch … and some you can’t! This expansive outdoor exhibit is home to large sharks and rays, shark touch pools, interactive displays, an amphitheater, the Pacific Treasures gift store, and the Bamboo Bistro outdoor café. Looking through a viewing window into the large shark exhibit, guests will be able to come nose-to-nose with zebra and grey reef sharks. Daily presentations and feedings will showcase the power and beauty of these remarkable predators. Bamboo and epaulette sharks glide around the three shallow touch pools, where guests can reach in and touch these gentle and graceful animals. Various interactive displays will highlight sharks’ senses, sizes, teeth, and reproduction, as well as their importance in the ocean’s food chain. A giant water-squirting squid playground sculpture allows children of all ages to have fun while learning what it takes for an animal to avoid becoming a shark’s next meal. Each display reveals fascinating facts about sharks—some of the most intriguing animals, and perhaps the most misunderstood. The 10,000-square-foot Shark Lagoon is an outdoor educational adventure that also features the Aquarium’s Lorikeet Forest aviary. Together, Shark Lagoon and Lorikeet Forest represent the ultimate experience in animal interaction.

Looking for a bit of nature in the middle of the city? Nestled between the San Gabriel River and the 605 Freeway, El Dorado Nature Center is an oasis of natural habitat, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban environment. The 105 acres that make up the Nature Center grounds provide sanctuary for animals and plant life. Two miles of dirt trails and a ¼ mile paved trail wind around two lakes, a stream and forested areas. At the entrance, cross over the wooden bridge that spans the lake and you'll find yourself on a small island that houses the Visitor Center, containing educational displays, art gallery and a small gift shop offering environmentally themed books and gifts.

Rosie's Dog Beach along Ocean Blvd between Roycroft and Argonne Avenues opened in 2003. This area is not fenced in and is not a dedicated "dog beach." The area has metered parking in the Bennett Avenue lot, trash cans and nearby restrooms. Some bags are provided in dispensers, but users are encouraged to bring their own bags from home. Bags and pooper scoops are available. The Dog Zone is in effect from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. Rosie's Dog Beach one may be closed occasionally due to a special event or poor beach conditions. Dogs are not permitted at times other than scheduled hours, or any other place than Dog Zone and access paths.

The Aquarium of the Pacific is a public aquarium on a 5-acre site on Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, California, United States. It is situated across the water from the Long Beach Convention Center, Shoreline Village, and the Queen Mary Hotel and Attraction. The aquarium sees 1.5 million visitors a year and has a total staff of about 1,875 people, including more than 1,500 volunteers and about 375 employees. It is a 501 non-profit aquarium. The aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The Queensview Steakhouse, located on the third floor of Parkers’ Lighthouse, has a warm and inviting ambiance like no other dining establishment in Long Beach. Take in the “supper club” dining experience on Tuesday through Saturday nights while listening to live music, and enjoying an upscale menu offering prime steaks, chops, lobster, and fresh grilled fish. With a spectacular 360? view, the Queensview Steakhouse will give you the sense of stealing away for the moment. The Queensview Steakhouse is available for private functions.

Classic American comfort food, crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails & an extensive wine list in an upscale yet casual environment. Our intimate restaurant features a chic island bar, walls of glass and a spacious covered patio, perfect for people watching. Our exhibition kitchen highlights the talents of our passionate culinary team. Nick’s is dedicated to perfecting the dining experience through continuous innovation, offering the highest quality food and beverage, and executing impeccable standards of hospitality. The deeply instilled Nick’s culture is personified by its Ladies and Gentlemen – professionals who share a single focus and are inspired and committed to offering great service and creating positive memorable experiences.

Since 2010, Seabirds has been on a mission to push the boundaries of vegan cuisine. As we've grown from a food truck into our current restaurants in Orange County and Long Beach, our artisan approach remains true. We make our sauces and condiments from scratch. We base our menu around seasonal produce, unique flavor combinations, and creative techniques. We also use top-notch ingredients and locally grown fruits and vegetables. Our menu is about bringing the flavors of these wonderful fruits and vegetables to life and letting them shine. We are constantly experimenting with new ingredients and techniques to create dishes that elevate plant-based food beyond the standard. Try our seasonal menu today and join us on our culinary journey.

Beach Garden is the only bar and kitchen in this community that is owned and operated by a local and a member of the LGBTA community. Ben Gutierrez (he/him)felt a need to maintain and celebrate our diverse community by building this new safe space, which allows Queer individuals to grow and navigate this sometimes-tricky world. Chef Andy Figueroa (they/them) is also a local native who has been trained by Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco after serving in the US Military. They worked in world-renowned kitchens such as Boa Steakhouse on Sunset, SoHo House in West Hollywood and Rivera Restaurant in Downtown LA. Our New Latin-American Cuisine blends crowd favorites with our Hispanic heritage. Many of our dishes are family creations which had a way of bringing all the families together. Whether it was ceviche for a birthday or Posole Verde for “just because”, it was an event where we all crammed into someone’s house and celebrated… just being together. As we continue to grow and build our menu, we will unveil new dishes over the next few weeks. We are also building an exciting new cocktail menu with our revamped interior.

Kin Long Beach offers delicious dining and takeout to Long Beach, CA. Kin Long Beach is a cornerstone in the Long Beach community and has been recognized for its outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Thai restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Westerly School develops the whole child through an inquiry-based educational program that balances academic mastery, creative expression, critical thinking, socio-emotional awareness, and physical development. Westerly School celebrates and understands the differences in viewpoint, culture, and capabilities of each individual child so they may serve as compassionate and global-minded citizens. Westerly School illuminates the joys of learning through collaborative inquiry, experiential learning, and real world connection-making. Westerly School cultivates a safe and trusting community in which students are seen and known, allowing them to take academic and emotional risks.

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we know today is the product of a long and prestigious history. In 1925, barnstormer John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 140,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively. Read more about our storied past and ascendant future or search historical records in the digital repository.

Since 1927, Long Beach City College has been at the heart of the community providing educational programs with a commitment to excellence in student learning in a culturally diverse and vibrant environment. LBCC is a two-year community college that encompasses state of the art, technology-rich learning environments, a broad range of academic and career technical instructional programs, strong community partnerships, and economic and workforce development initiatives that prepare students to be successful in the 21st century. As one of the largest of the 114 community colleges in California, Long Beach City College is governed by the five-member, elected Long Beach Community College District Board of Trustees and serves the cities of Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, and Santa Catalina Island. It offers many associate degrees and certificate programs which prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, career advancement, and personal development.

SPacific Coast University, School of Law exists to provide an affordable, quality legal education for working adults. PCU offers a traditional curriculum in Law leading to the Juris Doctor Degree and qualifies graduates to take the general Bar Examination of California. Pacific Coast University, School of Law is one of Southern California's oldest law schools, established in 1927, in the city of Long Beach. PCU is a non-profit university, with small classes and taught by local practicing attorneys and judges. PCU is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a public research university in Long Beach, California. The 322-acre campus is the second largest of the 23-school California State University system (CSU) and one of the largest universities in the state of California by enrollment, its student body numbering 39,313 for the fall 2021 semester. With 5,647 graduate students as of fall 2021, the university enrolls one of the largest graduate student populations across the CSU system and in the state of California. The Beach is home to one of the largest publicly funded art schools in the United States. The university currently operates with one of the lowest student tuition and mandatory fee rates in the country, at $3,425 per semester for full-time students with California residence as of 2021.