Kubo continues to be a Filipino-owned community venue that houses a retail space,…read moredisplaying/selling a variety of Pinoy-inspired merch. My wife and I stopped in during a visit to the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, and was impressed by the collection of curated products, neatly displayed across the space. Folks were setting up tables for one of their many cultural events/gatherings, but their space is big enough to handle it while shoppers browse. Their retail space includes a collection of 'Filipino Komiks & Kids Lit' and prints from local/Filipino artists (two of which we've already displayed at our home). This time, ended up bringing home a 'Bangus Pro Shop' ballcap ($24.95) and Filipino Birthday Greeting Card ($5.50). The payment processing is modern, using Shopify, their website platform provider. And their associates continue to be so friendly and helpful. Kubo is just a great place to visit.

A very adorable, empowering space for Filipino Americans (or any Asian Americans) overall! This was…read moresuch a rare find and treat. We parked on the street in front of the store with ease. When we came in, they were setting up for an event later in the day. With that being said, I can tell there is a lot of engagement and activities for the community! My fiancé and I came to stop by, to purchase gifts for a friend. He felt very seen and felt with every little book, trinket, and toy. I also felt delight seeing myself, being represented. I loved seeing the handmade items, small business items being sold, and books. The most impressive part was the books and toys for infants/toddlers. We purchased some "first words in Tagalog" books and a toy. This place is definitely worth visiting! The girls here were very inviting and nice. It was a pleasure stopping by and we hope to come back again!

A nice little park located right off Ocean Blvd. The Orchestra Band was amazing. Even better it was…read morefree. You brought your own beach chairs to sit on or a blanket to lie or sit on and you can bring your own food if you like. It was an enjoyable evening. Now. Yes the BAD, since there are so many dogs around the area had an extremely strong odor of Dog Poopoo and urine which was discomforting, so sad. Funny thing I attempted to do a check-in at the park but Yelp kept saying I was not close enough. I guess the pictures were from somewhere else.

Parking can get full, great community events and a farmers market. The beach is walking distance as…read morewell.

I love this place. They are all really great people. The Assistant Secretary is the best.read more

I recently visited Los Cerritos Rancho and had such a meaningful experience. From the moment I…read morearrived, I was warmly welcomed by the staff, who took the time to share the rich history of the landmark, including stories about the Bixby family. Walking through the home and gardens truly felt like stepping back in time. There's something incredibly special about being able to see and feel how people lived in the past--it creates a deep sense of connection and nostalgia that's hard to put into words. For me, the visit was also a moment of reflection--appreciating the lives and efforts of those who came before us, and how their contributions shaped the world we live in today. In such a fast-paced, modern era, it felt especially powerful to immerse myself in a place that preserves history so beautifully. I even remembered visiting here as a child, and coming back as an adult gave me a whole new appreciation for it. It's more than just a historical site--it's an experience that invites you to reflect, learn, and reconnect. I highly recommend visiting. It's a beautiful reminder that Long Beach is full of incredible history and hidden gems worth exploring.

Rancho Los Cerritos is a slightly hidden national historic landmark within Long Beach with…read moreGabrielino-Tongva roots. It was once a sheep ranch, cattle ranch, and even serves as an extension of our public library archives for local history. Entrance is free. Parking is free (and close to the entrance). There are volunteer-lead tours as well as printed maps to help you navigate the property. If you're planning to visit I'd set aside a half hour for everything. Bonus tip: they host events.

Here it is! I've seen it listed in community education classes - nice to finally find it. Small…read morebuilding - I would say occupancy would be 20 people. Bonus; hopscotch squares right outside.

Great managerial staff! Company that places a lot of veterans in permanent housing. Everyone from…read moremanagement to maintenance are friendly, caring and professional.

A wild ZOO with NO RULES. People who don't live at your complex come and go as they please. Staff…read moredoesn't care. As long as they get paid.

Came here to do a little walk about after a lunch at Hof's Hut in Torrance. Wasn't expecting more…read morethan a local park, but now I look forward to returning and spending more time here, once I discovered the historical Banning House Museum had just closed about 30 minutes before we arrived. I LOVE a great preservation project and poking around Banning House is right up my proverbial alley! Even though we didn't get up-close-and-personal on this visit, what we did find was a good ol' fashion community rec center where locals were setting up for a party indoors, and we were able to duck in for a much need bathroom break, and a crafts faire was getting underway outdoors. In addition, many people were walking about the grounds, on the groomed path we discovered, as well as enjoying the shade the many beautiful old trees provided. Everything was lush and green, and the many critters did not seem deterred by our presence. There were 2 parking lots, one on Eubank Ave and another on Elm St, closer to the baseball diamond where some Lil' Misses seemed to be practicing softball. The Wilmington Senior Citizens Center is also located here, as well as some basketball courts and an exercise trail with various activity stations. Lovely, old fashion 1800s era park lights illuminate the paths in the evening. We will return, as I have discovered The Banning Museum and home of Phineas Banning is open for tours, no reservations required(!), Tuesday - Thursday at select times. Cheers! "CC"

Very good place for walking the dog. Lots of grass for him to enjoy and trash receptacles for me…read moreto drop his bag after he's done his business. Sometimes you can see the peacocks that live in the immediate neighborhood.

How many hundreds of times have I driven by the Tarzana Community & Cultural Center? It has been…read moremany years, way back to the time there was a pottery store on the property. I finally had a chance to visit for a Tarzana Music Night last week. What a fun event! Because the weather was being forecasted to be cool with the potential of rain, the event was held indoors. Things were comfortable, but we were in close quarters with the other attendees. The sound was great and the performances were a lot of fun. I was primarily there to see a good friend perform, but I also had the chance to see some other talented musicians. I think each one was a singer songwriter, and I enjoyed each performance. Each one of the people that was working at the venue, which I imagine may have been on a volunteer basis, was friendly and a lot of fun. Normally the music nights are held outdoors, and I can imagine that most of the year, it is a lot of fun being in the open air.

What a cool place I never knew was here! Check out their events on their website! If you write them…read morethey will write you back too. They have a small outdoor stage with string lights hanging beautifully all around, a few picnic tables and fold out chairs for when there's an event to watch. When the chairs aren't there I imagine thats what they use for the outdoor dance floor under the stars, too! A few people brought their dogs on leash. I saw a few people brought in their own food, chilled out and ate while they watched the live band. They do have a very small amount of drinks, chips, and cookies for sale at a stand but thats it so if you don't want junk food def bring what you do want. They do have an indoor bathroom. PARKING - Def uber/LYFT to them. There are only a few spots in the back you can get to from the side street (not from Ventura blvd) and thats it! So do yourself a favor and get a ride. Lyft must know about this place because the driver knew exactly where to meet us in the back when we booked our return. For us it was a calm but fun summer evening hang outside! I don't know what its like without a band playing but hope I get a chance to check that out too.

A great place for elderly in our community. I dropped off some holiday cookies. Staff is amazing…read more We appreciate their service for our community..

I don't like the people and the building located at the worst side of LB. Homeless people outside…read more I took two class with Olli, I have to drop the class. The instructors are not nice. Maybe I live in Orange County.