The dynamic beach town of Long Beach is the second largest city in the Los Angeles area and is home to a diverse population. With about 500,000 residents, Long Beach offers a host of cultural events, globally inspired cuisine, art, theater, dance and music.

As one of the world’s busiest ports, Long Beach is a bustling community with a thriving economy that also offers a laid-back coastal vibe downtown and at the beach. Industries in the local area include aircraft and auto parts manufacturing, health care, electronics and tourism.

The community of Long Beach has a long and diverse cultural history, from American Indians to Spanish explorers to European and Asian immigrants. This diversity makes Long Beach an exciting city to explore. Residents love the area for the walkability of the scenic downtown and waterfront marina, its proximity to the beach, Santa Catalina Island, Orange County, the great Los Angeles area, Disneyland, the Aquarium of the Pacific and major airports. The moderate climate year-round also makes Long beach a popular place to live and visit.

There are a number of neighborhoods and regions within the city of Long Beach, including Pine Avenue, The Pike at Rainbow Harbor, Shoreline Village, Stearns Park, Cambodia Town, Signal Hill, Wrigley Heights, East Village and more. There are also 5.5 miles of bike or pedestrian-dedicated paths alongside sandy beaches, making it easy to appreciate the natural beauty of the coastline.

With such a diverse population calling the city home, Long Beach offers a variety of annual and cultural events throughout the year, from the CSULB Wide Screen Film Festival to the Naples Island Christmas Parade and the Parade of A Thousand Lights, the Long Beach Lesbian & Gay Pride Parade & Festival and the Long Beach Sea Festival. There are also hundreds of art events, musical performances, plays, ballets and other special events that take place in Long Beach each year as part of the Arts Council for Long Beach and other local cultural organizations.