The Southern California coastal city of Long Beach is the ideal place to live. Excellent year-round weather, plenty of activities and attractions, diverse communities, and so many great places to dine. No wonder it's the 7th most populous city in California. But, these ideal conditions are not just attractive to people; pests enjoy living in Long Beach as well. It's not uncommon to find cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes, mice, rats, scorpions, ticks, spiders, and more living with or near Long Beach … [Read more...]
4 Great Things to Do Near the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier in Long Beach
In just about every Southern California beach community, you find at least one pier. Long Beach is no different. One of the most popular is the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, which is located at 35 39th Place in Long Beach. The concrete pier is 1,620 feet long and offers great views of not only the ocean, but of the surrounding communities. On this pier, you won’t find fancy restaurants, a Ferris wheel, or shops, like you might on other Southern California piers. Rather, you’ll find a simple … [Read more...]
3 Great Neighborhoods in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California has a wide range of options when it comes to residential neighborhoods. You’ll find everything from high-rise condo complexes to neighborhoods with custom historic homes to streets with cookie-cutter tract homes. This means there’s something for everyone within the borders of Long Beach. Here are three neighborhoods in Long Beach that we love—each with their own character and unique offerings. Best Long Beach Neighborhood for Young Singles: East Village Arts … [Read more...]
Best Restaurants Near the Long Beach Convention Center
When visiting the Long Beach Convention Center, the number of restaurant offerings in the surrounding area can be overwhelming, and not every establishment is worthy of your dining dollars, in our opinion. MyLongBeach has put together a list of a few of our favorite restaurants near the Long Beach Convention Center to help you have the best dining experience possible when visiting the great City of Long Beach on business. Upscale Dining in Long Beach For a luxury dining experience near the … [Read more...]
The Best Hotels in Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a destination city for tourists and business travelers alike. The city features attractions such as the world famous Queen Mary, the Aquarium of the Pacific, as well as beautiful beaches. In addition, Long Beach is home to the beautiful Long Beach Convention Center, and multiple cruise lines sail out of the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Whether you are coming to Long Beach for business or pleasure, you’ll need a place to stay. Here are our recommendations for the best hotels in … [Read more...]
Why You Should Join Our Long Beach Business Directory
If you own a business in Long Beach, it’s important that potential customers be able to find it online. More than ever, people are searching for businesses on the internet, and the more places your business listing can be found online, the better! You can increase your business’s visibility by adding it to our Long Beach business directory. Here are a few other reasons to do so: A Long Beach-Specific Business Directory Businesses and customers alike love MyLongBeach.org because the site is … [Read more...]
Strut Bridal Salon in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, California
According to a Forbes article, the average dress size of a woman is no longer 14; it's 16-18. When it was time for Ann to search for her perfect wedding dress, she went from store to store, only to find dresses that were too small. As an average-sized woman, she wondered why retailers and boutique dress shops ignored her. This frustration turned into inspiration as Ann and her brother and numbers expert Bob decided to meet a need in their Pheonix, Arizona community in 2010. With the simple … [Read more...]
Vertex Electrical Wholesale: A Premier Long Beach Supplier Since 2006
Since 2006, Vertex Electrical Wholesale has been the one-stop provider in Long Beach to exceed all of your electrical and lighting product needs. Vertex Electrical Wholesale is the premier supplier serving Southern California electrical professionals looking for quality products at a great price. But you don't have to be a professional electrician to shop at Vertex; the experts are on site to help anyone find the right product for your project. Products Regardless of the size of your … [Read more...]
Long Beach Architect Still Going Strong After 20 Years in Business (Grisafe Architecture)
Twenty years ago, Mark Grisafe took a leap. He decided to go out on his own and start an architecture firm in Long Beach. He had spent several years working for other firms, honing his craft and gaining experience working on both residential and commercial projects, but in 2002, he started taking on his own clients. The new company was named M. Grisafe Architect. In the beginning, Grisafe was doing residential design work, but when the housing market crashed in 2009 and residential work … [Read more...]
A New Website for Long Beach Homeowners and Business Owners Looking to Make Home Improvements and Property Improvements
There are a lot of online resources out there for those looking to make improvements to their residential or commercial properties. You can find advice on design, construction, decorating—even funding all over the internet. While many of these sites can offer helpful advice, some of their advice may not apply to your specific situation. Much of this has to do with location. For example, if you’re looking for new windows for your Long Beach home, seeking advice on product selection on a … [Read more...]