I'm giving it 5 stars for the uniqueness and the cool story behind its birth (so to speak)…read more Do not travel here from far to see it bec it is a residents and you cannot look inside or walk thru. If you're into architecture, it's cool to see if you are in the area. I am and left wanting to get my hands on it. Lol. It's a landmark, but I didn't see a plaque. Personally, I'd open my doors and show and tell :-) It's kinda shocking how wide it is (or isn't ;-)). I held my arms open and felt I was the same length.

The skinny House was a short drive from Phnom Penh Noodle Shack and because parking was impossible…read moreone of us jumped out to take these photos. This skinny house was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records and also featured on Ripley's Believe It or Not. No signs posted just a marker in Google Maps. It was built on a tiny plot of land that was given as a debt repayment. The original owner built the house to collect on a bet. Per Redfin, the house is a 2 bedroom and 1 bath with roughly 860 sqft.spread out over the three floors. A permanent tiny home. The home was still privately owned so this was a quick photo shoot of the outside but really only worth it if in the area. Still something quirky to see and read about during our latest SoCal trip.

Built slightly after LA's Venice Canals but there is nothing to be disappointed about here…read more The housing architecture is equally as diverse as the Venice Canals. The plant life may not be quite as nice as Venice but the SPACE here is the big plus. The walkways are wide and roomy and homeowner's have more space for their outdoor space around the sidewalk and in front of their properties. There are way more boats here compared with LA given the wider canals and more spacious environment. I believe there are more canals here as well given our walk through the area. Some teens were jumping off the bridge and into the water. I flashed back to my youth, and it looked like fun on this hot day. Until I overheard one scooter referencing all the sting rays doing "blow bys" in the water around them. It made immediate sense as I looked at the outlet to the ocean and a quick Internet search confirmed it. The waters are full of paddleboarders and small boats. If I had to choose, I would say this is the more enjoyable spot for a stroll. The ability to take a gondola ride through at night is very cool for those who have not been dating or married long. We're well beyond that so we passed on the offer, sadly. ;)

After a great day of the beach and lunch, our friends wanted to show us their favorite spots to go…read morefor a walk to get their steps in. Naples Canals is a beautiful neighborhood. Beautiful homes nestled around water and gondolas rides coasting by. We actually drove around for a couple of loops just being that crazy looky loo's at the beautiful neighborhood. We found parking and went for a walk. There's a cool bridge overlooking the canal. We got to see the gondola ride! Our friends told us this was a great neighborhood for seeing Christmas lights displays. All the neighborhood decorates their homes. How cool is that?!?!

Can't wait to see more Cambodian fare-type booths, particularly hoping for fresh fish, produce and…read morethe like. Mostly various ethnic foods ready made at this time. The generator is crazy loud. Too close to the booths. Music needs work. I like the ethnic music, but it needs to be louder than Metallica? What happened there? Also, just a few random booths, but I guess I was hoping for Cambodia food, produce, and such here, rather than miscellaneous vendors selling cheap hair bobs, hats, t-shirts, and similar items. It's the second week. Here's hoping that it becomes a bit more integrated, has tables, and a theme!

It's a giant bunny in a front yard…read more.. With large, colorful, bulbesque lights for nighttime enjoyment. 'Nuff said

Local Flavor in Long Beach, California…read more.. Alana had this bookmark, so we were just helping her out... Hahaha! I don't know why she bookmarked this landmark? She doesn't especially like bunnies? Hee hee! Yes, she is a good friend - she knew I would like it! We had some difficulty getting Jeff to go with us. Eventually, he caved in... maybe because I told him he'd get more respect of he checked in here... because this is a cool art installation! Yes, The Giant (white) Bunny is on the front lawn of someone's home in Long Beach. We found free street parking right in front; snapped a few photos; and had a fun experience together! Go check it out!

Summertime in the LBC. The weeklong public mural festival has been renamed Long Beach Walls and…read moreArt Renzei. Read all about it here: https://lbpost.com/hi-lo/pow-wow-is-now-long-beach-walls-heres-your-guide-to-the-colorful-mural-festival https://www.longbeachwalls.com/ https://www.artrenzei.com/ https://www.instagram.com/longbeach_walls/ There are events centered around this week. One past year, Sun Bum (sunscreen) was a sponsor and held an event at the beach that ended in a movie showing. Some year before that, KCRW held a party in collaboration. This last time, I joined in the free yoga session (with RSVP). Led by Pedal Movement, bike tours are held during this time to visit the murals. The run club I'm involved in throws a couple of the murals in the downtown area being worked on into the running route during this time. Volunteer opportunities are available (such as being on site with the artist making sure they have what they need.) Look out for it next summer!

"Pow! It's the impact that art has on a person. Wow! It's reaction that art has on a viewer."…read morePowWow - a gathering that celebrates culture, music and art. The weeklong event that originated in Hawaii has expanded out to other parts of the country and world, including its 5th year in Long Beach. I was a bit disappointed the first year or so because they brought in a lot of outside artists when there are so many talented ones here. It also seems as if there is little collaboration between the artists and the places they paint. Businesses offer their walls and artists are given the freedom to create whatever inspires them at the time. Sometimes, the pieces seem random, whereas, others perfectly reflect the feel of the establishments. This year, I was happy to see a lot more local artists represented in the community. Some of them even took the time to collaborate with either the business or Parks & Rec to design pieces that emulate the nature of the places. I live close to Drake Park and was happy to see 3 artists beautifying it by adding more color and character. By request from neighborhood folks, Crisselle Mendiola and Jason Keam added butterflies to match the playground while Bodeck Luna depicted young people shooting hoops along the wall facing the basketball court. Another highlight from Pow! Wow! Long Beach was the closing party in the Promenade. I absolutely loved that KCRW DJs Mathieu Shreyer and Anthony Valadez came and served us some eclectic dance music. I can't wait to see what's in store next year!

I had the worst experience here today. The lady that assisted me was rude and difficult for no…read morereason. She didn't even want to give me her name. She has her hair half shaved and I will be filing a formal complaint as well. She seriously needs to fix her ugly smug attitude.

This library is very convenient. Free access to the public. Everything from issuing out a book to…read moreusing their computer for research or checking emails. Staff constantly maintain facility by keeping it clean and sanitized. This library is very organized and kids friendly. Literally, next door to a recreational park with the original library adjacent to it. From time to time, they have events like traditional festivals to the scary fest for kids. Check the website to see the next upcoming events. Parking space is quite big, so therefore, you usually have space to park your vehicle or bike when you visit . This place is unique in their own way, from design and presentation, it's pretty nice. If you're in the area, stop by and say hi. Share your experience. P.s. Don't forget to smile cause you're beautiful. SYOY!

I had a great experience! It was the last week of Stroll and Savor 2026, Belmont Shore's most…read morepopular event. It would've been convenient if there was an option to purchase tickets ahead of time/online, but it wasn't a big deal - I went around 6:30 pm and there was no wait to buy tickets. $20 for 18 $15 for 12 This was a fairly reasonable price, and there were plenty of restaurants to choose from such as Greek, Mexican, Italian, and Asian. Lots of dessert options as well! I think the only thing missing was good ole fashioned bbq. With 18 tickets, I was able to order one chicken satay skewer (the second owl), a slice of cheese pizza (Anna's pizza joint), a cookie shot (Cinnaholic), a single scoop of ice cream (Sorry not sorry creamery), and a mini chocolate chip cookie from Colossus. So yum! I didn't feel as bad about eating all that food because of all the strolling I did... it basically cancelled out all the calories lol. Stroll & Savor was a success!

Wonderful annual treat to wander the streets, listen to the music and of course try the tasty…read moretreats from local restaurants and shops. The weather can be hit or miss, but the crowds always come out. Big fave this year for me was Oakberry Acai, but there's definitely something for everyone.

Really enjoyed the experience! The food was so good! Highly recommend the chitarra pomodoro…read more Parking is a little difficult but well worth it. Our waitress Rihanna was super sweet, helpful, and great to talk to. My family and I will be coming back soon!

Amazing food but very poor and slow service. Also extremely expensive for small portions.read more

So cool to see. Surprising that it was in Long Beach! Felt all the nostalgia…read more BUELLER?

Great looking house…read more I saw it in the movie and then I saw it in real life. I mostly like looking at things and this is one of the things I looked at. What a pleasure for me. Thank you

What. A. View! With…read moremy hotel just across the street near the Pike Outlets, I made my way down to the waterfront more than once on my most recent visit to Long Beach. Let's just say this spot is gorgeous, well maintained, offers a variety of boat tours (sunset cruise, whale watching, booze cruise...), is lined with restaurants, bars, and offers the best view of the Sunset and the Queen Mary just across the Harbor! While parking seems to be a bit absent, the main path is paved, features biking and running lanes and plenty of areas to sit and soak up the sun. I opted to watch the sun set beyond the palm trees both nights, which made me fall in love with this part of California even more! When in the area - please don't be like my colleague, who refused to leave his room - and catch a little slice of paradise

Before pandemic it's nice place for dining, enjoying the ocean breeze and a nice walk. With…read moreplenty of parking in surrounding lots and various different restaurants you can't go wrong visiting the pine ave pier . I used to came here a lot to biking and waking around the Queen Mary . Just came back after few years .We were somewhat shocked to see the very dirty air on this May evening . I'm headache to smell people smoking marijuana . So many homeless people around the restrooms to even enjoy the park next to it. Mostly the pier is a boardwalk with restaurants on the landward side. It wasn't spectacular and the air quality shortened our walk by quite a bit. I'm very disappointed and probably will not return as this caused breathing issues later on that evening. Maybe I will try on the weekends morning to see how it is again because I had good memories with this place in the past