Downtown Long Beach California - July 2008Downtown Long Beach California - July 2008Whats going on in Downtown Long Beach?
So many people are downsizing and looking for new diggs in a more urban environment. What I am hearing more often is "I want to be able to walk to stores, coffee shops and entertainment." Where better to live than our very own "Downtown Long Beach". With such a wide variety of choices there is housing available to quench almost any buyers thirst.
Downtown has its very own Historic District replete with early century Craftsman Homes, Victorian Homes, California bungalows and lovely Spanish style homes (Willmore City Historic District). Prefer a duplex, triplex or fourplex; perhaps a stock co-op or an own your own (OYO)? We have those as well, and in all price ranges; from the very affordable to the very pricey.
In Downtown Long Beach, condos both old and new, fantastic loft spaces (urban living at its finest), abound. Prefer a brand new luxury high rise condo on the waterfront or with an ocean view? We have those too! We even have a landmark historic high rise on the ocean that it just to die for gorgeous, have you seen the Villa Riviera lately?
Moving your business here as well? Downtown Long Beach has many commercial properties; office space is available.
Buyers who are thinking about "Relocating to Long Beach" usually ask for particulars about the area. Questions like "What is there to do in Downtown Long Beach"? This question always brings a smile to my face, because our little Downtown is a jumping mecca of entertainment for all types and ages, we have a lil sumptin to entertain just about everybody here.
If you are feeling like a slug, you can sit outside of one of our many coffee shops or restaurants and just people watch; bring your laptop and tap into the Downtown Wireless Hotzone network. Now that may sound pretty boring to some of you, but I assure you Downtown is anything but boring. While you are sitting there, you may hear some incredible jazz or blues and choose to follow those enticing sounds right on over to the Blue Cafe. Stay a while, enjoy the music, play a game of pool, chill out. If it happens to be a Tuesday afternoon, between 11 AM and 4 PM, you can walk across the street to the Farmers market and pick up some fresh fruit and veggies for dinner. Check out the local crafts on display here as well.
The East Village Arts District in Downtown Long Beach hosts the 2nd Saturday Artwalk every month 4 - 10 PM. Enjoy an evening of art, entertainment, food and wine. Hey make a day of it, walk over from the Blue Cafe, its a short walk.
Enjoy live music concerts monthly at:
Is the Theater more your bag? We have theater!Head on over to the Aquarium of the Pacific for Shark Lagoon Night from 6 - 9 PM, go ahead, reach out and touch one of over 150 sharks. Aw geez, I just never had the guts for this one, but my little niece and nephew shamed me by reaching in and stroking jaws! The Queen Mary is hosting several very interesting events this July.
Did you ask if we had Sports?Yes, Downtown Long Beach hosts sporting events on a regular basis. This month (July 2008) we have some exciting sporting events: 60th Annual Long Beach/Catalina/Long Beach Ski Race - July 19 Location: Long Beach Harbor (909) 463-3069 Long Beach/Catalina/Long Beach Jet Ski Race - July 20 Location: Long Beach Harbor (310) 318-4012 97th Anniversary Offshore Power Boat Race - July 20 Location: Long Beach Harbor (714)612-3378 AVP Pro Volleyball Tournament - July 24 - 27 Location: Marina Green (310) 426-8000
Getting hungry yet? Downtown Long Beach Restaurants:
Walk down to Rainbow Harbor and the Pike, you will never be bored with all we have waiting for you:
Things to do in "Rainbow Harbor":
Tired of blowing a small fortune on that liquid gold? Gasoline prices are nutz right now. Downtown has great transportation available to you:
Transportation in and around Long Beach CA:
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Things to do in Long Beach California - June 2008Things to do in Long Beach California - June 2008
Things to do in Long Beach California - June 2008March 2-October 5...Rancho Los Cerritos Tours Times: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Free - Every 1st Sunday at 2:30 p.m. June 1; July 6; Aug 3; Sept 7; Oct 5; Nov 2 Celebrate the seasons with a guided tour of the Rancho's lush grounds. Learn the history of the gardens as you stroll past vibrant flowers in bloom & delight in refreshing citrus fragrances.
June 1-4...PTCUser World Event 2008 at the Long Beach Convention Center. 300 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90802(562) 436-3636Get directionsJune 6 & June 13...Shark Lagoon Nights at the Aquarium of the Pacific June 6, 7, 8... Sesame Street Live! When Elmo Grows Up at the Terrace Theater 300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90802(562) 436-3661Directions and more »
June 10-July 6...The International City Theater at the Center Theater 300 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90802(562) 436-3636Get directions
June 21-22...Long Beach Bayou Festival at the Downtown Long Beach Rainbow Lagoon. New Orleans style fun for the entire family... June 14...Enjoy the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra "Classics and Beyond" at the Long Beach Convention Center. 300 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90802(562) 436-3636Get directions
June 20...Indigo girls in concert with Special Guest Starr Brandi Carlile at the Terrace Theater 300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90802(562) 436-3661Directions and more » TicketMaster (213) 480-3232 Box Office (562) 436-3661 June 22...Spocom Car Show at the Long Beach Convention Center. 300 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90802(562) 436-3636Get directions
June 23-29...Dance Competition Nationals at the Terrace Theater 300 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach, CA 90802(562) 436-3661Directions and more » June 26-28...National Council on Problem Gambling at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach. (562) 624-6106 Meeting room 103 200 South Pine AvenueLong Beach, CA 90802(562) 491-1234Get directions
June 27...An Evening with Randy Travis at the Long Beach Arena. TicketMaster (213) 480-3232 Box Office (562) 436-3661
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Memorial Day Weekend in Long Beach CaliforniaMemorial Day Weekend in Long Beach California
Memorial Day 2008 - in and around Long Beach California
Start Your Engines?
Not!
With the high cost of Gasoline many are planning the holiday weekend closer to home this year. If you are planning a trip you may find the AAA fuel cost calculator to be a handy tool. Long Beach provides many wonderful forms of entertainment making it easier to play close to home.
Things to do in Rainbow Harbor:
Things To Do in Long Beach:
Local Beaches of Long Beach California: Alamitos Beach from Alamitos to 15th Place. You can glide, ride or stride along the waters edge on the main beach from Alamitos Avenue on the west to 54th Place on the east on the 3.1-mile, 17-foot-wide Shoreline Pedestrian Bike Path. Two six foot lanes are for bicycle traffic and one five foot lane is for pedestrians. You can rent skates, bikes, umbrellas and beach chairs at Alfredos. Bayshore Beach at 5415 E. Ocean Blvd. offers access to Alamitos Bay and other diversions such as:
Belmont Plaza Beach at 4000 Olympic Plaza is close to the bike path and Belmont Pier. Be sure to get a front row seat (bring your own chair!) for exciting California Beach Volleyball Association events. Belmont Shore Beach from 39th Place to 54th Place, and Peninsula Beach from 54th to 72nd Place offer long stretches of white sand, volleyball courts and beautiful scenery. Colorado Lagoon at 5119 E. Colorado St. offers calm waters, picnic areas and a nautical themed playground. Junipero Beach from 15th to 39th Place can be conveniently accessed from Ocean Blvd. on Junipero Avenue which ends at a beach parking lot. Marine Park at 5839 Appian Way is known as 'Mothers Beach because of its popularity among families with small children. All ages can relax and enjoy the day with shallow, calm waters, a lifeguard station, restrooms and play equipment. The next chance you have to spend a day at the beach, remember that some of the best ones are right here in Long Beach.
History of Memorial Day Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states...Read More>>>
Memorial Day Events in Long Beach California:
Join us for a Memorial Day Picnic on the Front lawn of the Aquarium. Menu: Grilled Rosemary Tri-tip, Honey BBQ Chicken, Chipotle BBQ Ribs, Hot Dogs, and much more. Cost: Members- Adults - $16, Kids 3-11 $9, Non-Members-Adult $26, Kids 3-11 $19. For your reservations and more info call 562/590-3100. Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon in observance of the holiday.
Memorial Day Ceremonies, Forest Lawn - Long Beach, Paradise Mosaic Forecourt, Long Beach, CA. Highlights include color guards, bagpiper, a wreath placement ceremony, roll call of deceased veterans, Presidential Proclamation, a parade of flags by local veterans, and patriotic music. For more information, call: (800) 204-3131 ext. 4743. Going out to Celebrate?
Celebrate too much? You can get a free ride home from the Scooter Patrol. To make reservations call 577-7365. Long Beach, Belmont Shores Scooter Patrol, Inc. Long Beach, CA (562) 577-7365 Sunset Beach, Newport, Huntington, Seal Beach Scooter Patrol, Inc. (714) 240-3534
Call a Taxi: 275 Redondo Ave, Long Beach Long Beach Yellow Cab LA Yellow Cab TOLL-FREE: 1-800 TAXICAB
Some of us will be working through the weekend. Prices on homes for sale in Long Beach have become very desirable, many buyers are out shopping now. There are currently many out of towners here in Long Beach looking for investment properties and finding great buys.
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Colorado Lagoon Park - Long Beach CaliforniaColorado Lagoon Park - Long Beach California
I remember when I first moved into Long Beach and drove past Colorado Lagoon. In my own New York way I asked my friend; Whats with the swamp?. It was looking pretty raggy way back then, but as they say, its come a long way baby! Yesterday I was driving by, it was such a pretty day and the park was so peaceful, I pulled over and took a few pictures.
Colorado Lagoon is comprised of 41.63 acres of wetland and Marine Education Science Center and is located at 5119 E Colorado St.; they can be reached at (562) 570-1720. Colorado Lagoon Park is bounded on the West by Park Ave; on the South by E Appian Way and E Colorado St; on the North by E 6th St. and Recreation Park 9 Hole Golf Course; and on the East by Monrovia Ave, E 4th St, Haines Ave, E Vermont St., and Orlena Ave.
Drop in at the Education Center from 2 to 5 and discover the featured creature of the day. Then go out and see if you can find where it lives, what it eats, and who it eats. The Education Center is located on Appian Way, between Park & Colorado 562-570-1749.
If you are heading to the Lagoon, pack a picnic lunch and enjoy it in the picnic area. Live in the area? Push off your kayak for a nice tour of the local canals.
Weekends the Lagoon is very busy. Many people come to enjoy the park. Unfortunately they dont have the love and leave a lot of litter behind. Please dispose of your trash in the provided recepticals and help us keep our city clean for your next visit.
The park provides a designated swimming area. I wouldnt go in that water. Nuff said?
The City of Long Beach has put forth major Restoration Efforts and has made Colorado Lagoon a into a beautiful and inviting park area and beach once again. Ok, so its still a bit of a work in progress, but it sure is getting prettier. Maybe someday that water will be clean enough to actually swim in¦
Visit: Friends of Colorado Lagoon
2/6/2010 UPDATE: LA Times reports that the City of Long Beach will launch the first phase of a $15 million project to remove contamination, divert trash and carve out an open channel to the ocean. The project is being paid for with federal stimulus funds and by the Port of Long Beach who advanced $1.3 million and paid for environmental and engineering studies.
Relocating to Long Beach California-Resource Guide
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2008 Tournament of Roses2008 Tournament of Roses-Rose Bowl-Long Beach Float-The Passport to the Pacific-The History-The Floats-The Parade-The Game-GO TROJANS!LONG BEACH REAL ESTATE
2008 Tournament of RosesPasadena California
THE HISTORY, THE FLOATS, THE PARADE, THE GAME THE PASSPORT TO THE PACIFIC-LONG BEACH FLOAT
HISTORY
The Tournament of Roses was founded in 1890 by the Pasadena Valley Hunt Club. Thrilled with the mild weather and blooming flowers they decided to hold a festival to tell the world about their paradise.
Over time the festival expanded to include:
The Tournament of Roses Association was formed in 1895 when the festival had become too large for the Valley Hunt Club to handle. The Tournament of Roses Associations executive offices are located at Tournament House, an Italian Renaissance-style mansion once owned by chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley Jr.
After Mrs. Wrigleys death in 1958 the house and surrounding land were donated by the Wrigley family to the City of Pasadena with the stipulation that they be used for the Tournaments Headquarters. Built between 1906 & 1914 this majestic home is located among the grand houses along South Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena.
The football game was first added in 1902; Stanford University took on and lost to the University of Michigan 49-0; it was such a bust Roman style chariot races were held instead for the next 14 years. Football didnt return until 1916, the crowds grew and 'The Rose Bowl' was constructed to host the games. The first game was held at The Rose Bowl in 1923.
THE FLOATS
Todays motorized floats are elaboratly constructed all year long, feature high-tech computerized animation and are mostly built by professionals. Many of the floats are built by the Phoenix Decorating Company. This years floats can be viewed here.
The City of Long Beach 2008 themed float 'Passport to the Pacific', designed by Michelle Lofthouse is #68 of the 91 entries this year.
The float specs: Height: 25ft.; Width: 18 ft.; Length: 53 ft.
The Tournament of Roses website describes the float theme:
The City of Long Beach and its Convention and Visitors Bureau offer a Passport to the Pacific that is equal to any Pacific metropolis. As a gateway to the entire Pacific Rim, Long Beach offers a celebrated passport for tourism as well as world-wide trade and commerce.
From Jules Verne and Captain Nemo to a Beatles song and movie, submarines have provided a passport to fantastic adventure. Long Beach and its fanciful underwater craft offer parade viewers an adventuresome 'Passport to the Pacific,' complete with menacing octopus and colorful piscatory creatures worthy of the citys Aquarium of the Pacific, the 10th anniversary of which the float celebrates. Long Beach, which is a gateway to the Pacific Rim, is also home to the Queen Mary, an annual Sea Festival, and the Long Beach Grand Prix car race which links downtown streets with the citys unsurpassed shoreline.
The submarine is created with silverleaf, poppy seed, and lettuce seed, highlighted by a lentil seed stripe, and a yellow strawflower periscope. The octopus is created with lentil, strawflower and kumquat halves. The turtles have shells of black beans, crushed walnut shell, ground rice, parsnip seed, strawflower and white beans; their faces and fins are onion seed and walnut shell. The sharks feature statice, poppy seed, silverleaf and white carnation petals. The kelp is created with lentil and kumquat halves, green seaweed is made up of ti leaves. The water rings around the sub are orchid petals and ground rice. Rocks are parsnip seed, walnut shell. Accents on the sea floor are black lichen moss, mood moss, giant sponge mushrooms king mushrooms, mini lotus pods, trumpet pods and moneta leaves. The base of the float includes iris, roses cattleya orchids and curly willow.
Long Beach is where the action begins and the fun never ends. From the regal Queen Mary and spectacular Aquarium of the Pacific, celebrating its 10th anniversary, to stirring Broadway shows, live music venues and hundreds of exclusive dining destinations"all centrally located - Long Beach is the perfect destination!
The submarines propeller rotates, and the 25-foot tall periscope and tower lift and retract to accommodate passage beneath the 17-foot freeway underpass near the end of the parades route.
FLOAT VIEWING
This years floats can be viewed at the Buena Vista Pavilion in Duarte, Dec. 28 - Dec. 31. Mapquest Map of Buena Vista Pavilion.
The Buena Vista Pavilion is the official Tournament of Roses float decorating and public viewing site and is also the decorating home of Fiesta Parade Floats, the Tournaments leading award-winning float builder. As many at 40,000 visitors and volunteers are expected in the days leading up to the parade to view 9 of the 12 floats being constructed and decorated at this site. The Buena Vista Pavilion offers convenient on-site parking, eye-level viewing of the floats and guided tours in English and Spanish. It is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon with the family.
Viewing hours are Friday, Dec. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 30, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. General admission is $5, children 3 years of age and under, free. Admission is good for two visits to any of the Tournament of Roses four public viewing sites. Parking for cars is $2. For more information, or to inquire about group tours, call (626) 256-0155, or visit the website at http://www.duarterosefloats.org.
Post Parade:
Showcase of Floats is presented by Eastman Kodak Company and Bayer Advanced.
Date/Time: (Rain or shine)
Location: End of Parade route on Sierra Madre Blvd - see Park & Ride shuttle locations
Admission: $7.00 for all adults (including seniors), free for children 5 and under (Cash and credit cards accepted, no checks please)
Further information, including parking instructions, can be found here.
THE PARADE
This years Rose Bowl Parade Theme is Passport to the Worlds Celebrations.
Each year new attendees of the Parade discover that most of the parade viewers have parked their car in Pasadena the day before the parade and are camped along the streets overnight in order to secure a position to view the parade. It is quite a festive event and an interesting way to spend your New Years Eve. If you plan on doing this it is wise to arrive in the Pasadena area as early as possible on Dec. 31.
Where Can I 'camp out' the night before the Rose Parade?
People can 'camp out' on the Parade route starting at noon on December 31. All 'campers' must stay on the curb prior to midnight. After midnight, they may move out to the blue line. For questions about what is and is not allowed on the Parade route, contact the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 405-4621.
THE GAME
Following the Rose Parade, at 2:00 PM (PST), the 94th Rose Bowl Game will feature the University of Illinois Fighting Illini and the University of Southern California Trojans - GO TROJANS! (Hey its my home turf, I can be partial). The Rose Bowl game will be broadcast exclusively on ABC and on ESPN radio. Further information can be found here.
If you plan on attending any of these events leave yourself plenty of time, Pasadena is innundated with visitors at all of these events and parking is difficult at best.
Have a great time and: GO TROJANS!!!
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