Romance is in the Air in Long Beach!

Valentines Day seems to turn everyone into a Romantic. Here in Long Beach there are many men that are in a complete panic over February 14^th. To make their lives a little easier here are Ten Romantic Things to do in Long Beach CA this Valentines Day with your Long Beach Sweetheart!

1. Go the traditional route. Take your Long Beach Sweetheart out to dinner. Long Beach is full of wonderful restaurants to select from:

1. Parkers Lighthouse will provide you first class surroundings and award winning cuisine 435 Shoreline Village Drive Long Beach CA 90802
2. Romantic Northern Italian try Christys Ristorante - 3937 E. Broadway Long Beach CA 90803 (866) 919-5774
3. Your Long Beach Sweetheart is a little more exegetic? Try Café Piccolo 3222 E. Broadway Long Beach CA 90803 (562) 438-1316
4. In the mood for a great Steak? Then off you go to Kellys Restaurant - 5716 East 2^nd Street Long Beach (562) 433-4983
5. Talk about Love, How about taking your Long Beach Sweetheart to The Queen of Long Beach? The Queen Mary has several dining options for you to select from. 1126 Queens Highway Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 435-3511
6. Do the two of you enjoy Jazz? Try this little romantic spot Nicos Restaurant 5760 E. 2^nd Street Long Beach CA 90803 (562) 434-4479
7. Perhaps a more contemporary American cuisine is what your desire? Then try The Madison 102 Pine Avenue Long Beach CA 90802
8. Want a great view of Long Beach; try The Reef on the Water. 880 Harbor Scenic Drive Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 435-8013
9. Elegant seven course meal how about Delius Restaurant - 3550 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach CA 90807 (562) 426-0604
10. Your Long Beach sweetheart loves wine, try LOpera Ristorante with an extensive wine list that is sure to please. 101 Pine Avenue Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 491-0066
11. The ultimate romantic evening-dining and dancing at the top of the Breakers at The Skyroom; 40 South Locust Avenue; Long Beach, Ca 90802; 562-983-2703 - Like stepping back in time¦
12. Or my personal favorite in Downtown Long Beach - LaTraviata; 301 Cedar Avenue; Long Beach, CA 90802 562-432-6222

2. On a budget? Romance is not about how much you spend, but the time you spend together. How about taking your Sweetheart to the Aquarium of the Pacific and spend the day together walking hand in hand and enjoying the Aquarium and the sense of wonder¦ Go on a Whale Watch or take advantage of the Valentines Day Dinner.

3. Free to spend a little more money and want to wow your Long Beach Sweetheart? Instead of staying in a hotel, how about renting a yacht for an incredibly romantic evening in Rainbow Harbor with magnificent views of the Queen Mary and Downtown Long Beach skyline.

4. Money no object this Valentines Day? You want to purchase the truly unique and one of a kind Long Beach Valentine Gift? How about purchasing your Long Beach Sweetheart a romantic Historic Bed and Breakfast? The Historic Victorian Bed and Breakfast is For Sale in Downtown Long Beach California - 90802.

5. Ok, so you were thinking a little more along the lines jewelry instead of Real Estate. Understandable, but dont forget me when it is time to buy or sell Real Estate in Long Beach California! Here are a few Long Beach Jewelry Stores you might just find the perfect trinket for your Long Beach Sweetheart:

1. Mood Swings Jewelry 455 E. Ocean Boulevard Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 437-6250
2. Every girls heart skips a beat when they get a little blue box from Tiffany & Co. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90067 (310) 557-0840
3. Dave Schneider Fine Jewelry 245 The Promenade Long Beach CA (562) 437-0448.
4. LA Ventanilla Jewelry Shop 351 E. 7^th Street Long Beach CA (562) 495-8370

6. Take a little sunset trip over to Naples Island and take your Long Beach Sweetheart on a Romantic Gondola Cruise on the Naples Canals,

7. Take your Long Beach Sweetheart to the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden and Koi Pond and enjoy the spectacular gardens.

8. Flowers are always a good touch and are always a good bet. Here are a few Florists in the area that would be able to create that bouquet to remember:

1. Devynns Garden (562) 594-0104 (My Favorite - Gorgeous flowers & arrangements.
2. Piccolo Flowers 9800) 638-7797
3. Conroys Flowers (562) 421-9401
4. Vons (562) 984-1421
5. A Beautiful California Florist (562) 437-4106
6. Passion Flower (562) 437-3706
7. Allens Flower Market (562) 981-9499
8. Flowers by Vickie (562) 437-0525

9. Chocolate is always a hit! Something sweet for your sweetheart, here are a few places that you can always get great candy from in Long Beach:

1. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory - Shoreline Village 419 Shoreline Village Drive. Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 436-5901
2. Sees Candies - 2129 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach CA 90815 (562) 597-5189
3. Bodega Chocolates 17290 Newhope Street Fountain Valley CA 92708 (714) 432-1537
4. The Candy Baron - 419 Shoreline Village Drive Long Beach CA 90802 (562) 435-5661

10. Want to give your Long Beach Sweetheart a unique gift, something different, perhaps one of these stores will give you inspiration for that great gift!

1. Blue Windows has a selection of interesting gift ideas. 5276 E. 2^nd Street Long Beach CA 90803 (562) 434-7195.
2. Loving life on the racy side? The Rubbertree; 5018 East 2nd Street
   Long Beach, CA 90802; Telephone: (562) 434-0027
3. Hot Stuff has a selection of Adult gifts, they are located at 2121 E. Broadway Long Beach CA 90803 (562) 433-0692
4. Once Upon a Story is a bookstore with lots of interesting books and is located at 3740 E. 4^th Street Long Beach CA 90814 (562) 433-6856. Ok a childrens bookstore but think hard, remember your sweetheart telling you about a favorite childhood book.
5. How about purchasing a subscription to the Long Beach Opera and enjoy giving the gift and 4 wonderful evenings with your Sweetheart? Opera too much for you or your Long Beach Sweetheart? How about purchasing tickets to the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra instead.
6. The Museum store at the Long Beach Museum of Art might just have that unique gift you are seeking for your sweetheart. They are located at 2300 E. Ocean Blvd Long Beach CA 90803 (562) 439-2119

Have a Very Happy Valentines Day!

Call Laurie today to begin your search for homes and condos in Long Beach (562) 212-5420

Laurie Manny Professional Group

244 Redondo Avenue
Belmont Heights
Long Beach, California 90803

(562) 212-5420

The Golf courses of Long Beach CA

Bixby Village Golf Course, Bixby Village Course

The 9-hole ˜Bixby Village course at the Bixby Village Golf Course facility in Long Beach, California features 1,567 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 29. The course rating is 57.5 and it has a slope rating of 86. Designed by Ron Fream, the Bixby Village golf course opened in 1980.

Recreation Park South Golf Course 18-Hole

This Municipal 18 hole Golf Course with over 6,317 yards with a par of 72. Billy Bell-designed layout is one of the oldest courses in Southern California.

Located among beautiful rolling hills, Recreation Park was constructed in 1917 and was originally known as Virginia Country Club. This very private club was opened to the public in 1931 and has since been known by its current name. Recreation Park, designated as one of the busiest golf courses in the nation, provides a night lighted driving range, practice greens, pro shop, full service restaurant and banquet facilities for up to 150 people.

Recreation Park Golf Course 9-Hole

Located directly across 7th Street from the majestic 18-hole course, this nine-hole, par 29, executive facility affords guests a selection of shots and settings, which range from rolling hills to views of the Colorado Lagoon. This course also offers practice greens, a pro shop and food service.

El Dorado Park Golf Course, El Dorado Park Course

The previous venue of the Queen Mary Open, this facility has now been selected as the site of the prestigious Long Beach Open. A magnificent 18-hole layout, El Dorado can truly be called a ˜players course, due to its expansive layout and numerous water hazards. Extensive practice facilities and full service restaurant are available at El Dorado.

Skylinks At Long Beach Golf Course, Skylinks Course

Directly across Lakewood Blvd., from the Long Beach Airport, this course provides an interesting blend of playing characteristics. Several water hazards and numerous bunkers await your errant shots, while excellent fairways and greens rewards your good play. This 18-hole course is a very enjoyable experience for all skill levels. Skylinks also offers a night lighted driving range, practice greens, a full service restaurant, bar and banquet facilities that can hold up to 150 people.

18 holes over 6,372 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)

Skylinks Flyover Tour Video

Heartwell Golf Course, Heartwell Course

18 holes over 2,143 yards with a par of 54 (Municipal)

For those seeking this alternative, this facility offers an extremely enjoyable 18-hole round of par 3 golf. With holes ranging from 85 to 140 yards, two water hazards and numerous sand traps, this course will test the skills of the most seasoned player, as well as remain exceptionally enjoyable for the beginner. This fully lighted course also boasts of its excellent practice range, full size chipping and putting greens, full service restaurant and a professionally staffed pro shop.

• Click here for information about golf instruction for youth.
• Click here for information about golf instruction for adults.

Virginia Country Club, Virginia Course

The 18-hole ˜Virginia course at the Virginia Country Club facility in Long Beach, California features 6,505 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 70.9 and it has a slope rating of 128 on . Designed by William P. Bell, ASGCA/(R) Robert Muir Graves, ASGCA/Edward B. Dearie, Jr., the Virginia golf course opened in 1909. (Private Equity)

Golf Courses near the City of Long Beach CA:

Within a 10 mile radius of Long Beach there is a large Selection of additional Golf Courses to enjoy:


Leisure World Seal Beach Golf Course, Leisure World Seal Beach Course

9 holes over 829 yards with a par of 27 (Private Equity)

Old Ranch Country Club, Old Ranch Course

18 holes over 6,835 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)

Lakewood Country Club & Tennis Center, Lakewood Course

18 holes over 7,045 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal)

Navy Golf Course, Executive Course

9 holes (Public)

Navy Golf Course, Navy Course

18 holes (Public) and 9 hole Executive Course (Public)

Meadowlark Golf Course, Meadowlark Course

18 holes over 5,609 yards with a par of 70 (Municipal)

SeaCliff Country Club, Sea Cliff Course

18 holes over 6,935 yards with a par of 72 (Private Non-Equity)

Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine, Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Course

9 holes over 1,468 yards with a par of 29 (Municipal)

Harbor Park Golf Course, Harbor Park Course

9 holes over 3,200 yards with a par of 37 (Municipal)

David L. Baker Memorial Golf Course, David L. Baker Memorial Course

18 holes over 3,825 yards with a par of 62 (Municipal)

Golf Resources on the Web:

• American Golf Corporation
• Amateur Golf.com
• American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
• Junior Golf Association of Southern California
• Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour (LPGA)
• PGA of America
• PGA Tour
• Public Links Golf Association of Southern California
• Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
• Southern California Golf Association (SCGA)
• Southern California Professional Golf Association (SCPGA)
• Womens Public Links Golf Association
• Womens Southern California Golf Association
• United States Golf Association (USGA)

Refer to our Long Beach City and Relocation Guide for more great Long Beach information. 

Long Beach has many beautiful townhomes, homes and estates backing our lovely golf courses.

It would be our pleasure to assist you in your home purchase or sale. 

The California Heights Historic District has decided to cancel this years 12th annual Home and Garden Show and postpone it until October 2009. 

Few are unaffected by the events leading to the current condition of our economy, this wonderful event is no exception.  Homeowners have postponed projects that would otherwise have been completed before placing their homes on the tour.  Attendees who would normally take the tour for improvement and restoration ideas are placing home improvements on hold and are finding themselves on restricted budgets due to inflating gas and food costs as well as, in some cases, large overhead costs due to increased mortgage payments, none of which bode well for anticipated attendance. 

The event has traditionally provided funds for projects in and around the California Heights Historic District and will be sorely missed. 

Are you considering a move to the lovely California Heights Historic District?  Here are several home searches for your quick reference:

California Heights Homes For Sale

• Bixby Knolls and California Heights Homes For Sale $500000 or less
• Bixby Knolls and California Heights Homes For Sale $500000 to $600000
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• Bixby Knolls and California Heights Homes For Sale $800000 to $900000
• Bixby Knolls and California Heights Homes For Sale $1000000 to $1200000
• Bixby Knolls and California Heights Homes For Sale from $1200000

Long Beach Community News

Naples Island - Long Beach California

Life and Fun on the Naples Italianesque Canals

Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2008

Another glorious day in Long Beach California.  Does this ever get boring?  Not!  Today I showed duplexes in Belmont Shore and Seal Beach, dropped my client off and cruised around Naples Island taking pictures on the canals. 

I met 2 lovely young ladies, Sophia and Sylvia, who were sunning themselves on one of the bridges.  They were kind enough to agree to let me photograph their sunny faces, so cute!  Imagine my surprise when they asked me "Do you want to see us jump off of the bridge?"  Well, they didn't wait for an answer, they just went ahead and jumped off of the bridge!  Then dragged themselves out of the canal at a convenient dock. 

The 2 adorable little river rats were having a ball.  I cracked up laughing.  Just had to get pictures of this to share. 2 little hams, didn't mind, they wanted to make sure I got them mid air.  So, here they are, mid-air...  They are looking forward to seeing their pictures here.  Girls I hope you like them. 

Apparently the girls are well known for their antics as most of the neighbors are used to seeing them do this often. 

There were people swimming and kayaking below and boats passing through, I was very relieved to notice the girls taking extra precautions to make certain the coast was cleared for a safe landing. 

It looked like so much fun, if I were still a kid, I'd have jumped in with them, lol...

I hope you enjoy the video of this afternoons pictures. 

Best,

Laurie

Are you thinking about moving to Long Beach?  Think you might enjoy living on Naples Island, perhaps raising your family there and watching your kids shiny, smiling, joyful faces as they jump off a bridge?  If living on a gorgeous Italianesque canal, having a boat slip and living in a luxury waterfront home appeals to you, contact Laurie. 

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Sunday Afternoon in Belmont Shore

Long Beach California

August 24 2008

Today was the most gorgeous day here in Long Beach.  Is it any wonder why we all love it here so much?  I was out showing homes today to a new buyer, when we were through I drove into Belmont Shore and up Bayshore along the canal.  It was about 5:30 in the afternoon and many people were enjoying the beach.  Adults and children alike were in the water swimming, paddling around on boogie boards, and kayaking, others were relaxing on the sand.  Small boats were slowly making their way down the canal.......it was perfection.  It is what Long Beach is all about. 

I parked the car, grabbed both cameras and walked onto the bridge above the canal.  The tide was high, several boats that had been out for the day weren't able to make it back under the bridge to return home were turning around to travel another route home.  People were out on the water having fun, the sun was glistening and the water was an incredible azure blue, as was the sky.  Today was a gorgeous day here in Long Beach.

In the background music could be heard, a 3 piece band had set up on the end of one of the docks on the other side of the bridge.  Nice background for the end to a perfect day, thanks for adding a beat to it. 

Residents of Belmont Shore and Naples Island were walking to the beach with sand chairs tucked under their arms planning on finishing their day off relaxing on the sand while the sun sank in our sky.  What a great way to end the day and a wonderful weekend. 

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