Long Beach

Located in Southern California, Long Beach CA is a major maritime center. Recently named the “Aquatic Capital of the Nation,” it exerts substantial influence on the global economy. It is the second busiest container port in the United States and one of the world’s largest shipping ports. The city also maintains a thriving oil industry, with both offshore and underground reserves. Additionally, Long Beach manufactures aircraft, car parts, and home furnishings. The city also has a vibrant arts scene. Major companies located in Long Beach include Epson America, Molina Healthcare, and SCAN Health Plan.

The city is located on the Pacific coast of California and is just over 30 miles (50 km) south of downtown Los Angeles. Visitors to Long Beach will be amazed at the diversity of entertainment, dining, and shopping opportunities available in this coastal oasis. In addition, Long Beach is also home to vibrant arts and cultural scene and boasts quality schools.
Long Beach also hosts two professional theaters and several semi-professional theater companies. Musical Theatre West, the largest regional theater company in Southern California, produces performances in the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. In addition, the International City Theatre produces plays and musicals at the Beverly O’Neill Theatre at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. The Long Beach Playhouse, a community center, performs 50 productions a year on its two stages, and the Long Beach Shakespeare Company has produced outdoor Shakespeare Festivals for over 20 years. Next post. 

Long Beach is home to a diverse population. In 2000, the census revealed that about 30% of Long Beach residents were non-Hispanic whites. The city is home to the second-largest Cambodian population outside of Asia. The city also hosts large populations of Vietnamese and Filipino immigrants. The area also has an extensive Japanese community and Japanese-American Cultural Center.

For outdoor activities, Long Beach has a wide variety of parks. El Dorado East Regional Park is one of the largest parks near downtown and features a four-mile bike path, two stocked fishing lakes, and picnic shelters. Dog owners will enjoy the El Dorado Dog Park, while wildlife lovers will appreciate the Long Beach Nature Center.
According to the 2000 census, the city had a total of 163,088 households. Twenty-one percent of households were families, and sixty-seven percent were made up of two or more individuals. The median age of households was 31 years old, and there were 96.7% of single adults living in the city.

Point of Interest #1 Java Junction, 111 W Ocean Blvd # 103, Long Beach, CA 90802

Point of Interest #2 Transit Gallery, E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802

Point of Interest #3 Big Catch Seafood House, 150 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802

Driving Directions From Gorilla Junk Services To Big Catch Seafood House