This is one of two Barnes & Noble locations in Long Beach; this store - newly remodeled as of…read moreNovember 2025 - is in the Marina Pacifica plaza along with AMC Theaters, Ralph's, and Nordstrom Rack. By far, it's one of the most beautiful bookstores I've been to! A giant floral arrangement greets you the moment you walk in. The space lets in plenty of soft, bright light and there are cognac-colored armchairs spread throughout where you can pick up a book and read awhile. Even the counter says "words are magic," and I tend to agree! Layout-wise, new releases and vinyls are found toward the front, then fiction on the right, fantasy, kids in the middle/back, games and puzzles left/back, and gifts and journals front left next to the registers. There is no cafe at this location (although there is at the B&N Towne Center). I had a pleasant experience, albeit brief, with the associate who helped ring me up. Of course, B&N is retail pricing so items aren't necessarily cheaper, but I'm newly signed up to their membership and sometimes the 10% discount that fetches you comes out to be a little less expensive (e.g. Blackwing pencils, Rifle Paper). Plus, they often run promotions for rewards members, both free and paid, such as journals earning extra stamps during the second half of January. So keep an eye out for those deals!

I really was looking forward to this store re-opening but it was a massive downgrade. Pretty sad…read morewhat has become of it. It used to be open and airy and inviting. Now it's just a maze of bookshelves from floor to ceiling, you can't see further than 20 feet in any direction, there are no visible "aisles" to speak of, and it's literally a maze to get to the back of the store. Did I mention it's a maze?! The bookshelves don't follow any pattern, they are just randomly strewn about and some books are divided between different areas. Some sections got MASSIVELY downgraded! The technology and science books are a TINY little area that is literally about 10 feet wide. Meanwhile the Anime/manga section is absolutely HUGE and takes up several walls. Ridiculous. The workers are all great and it seems like they aren't too happy with the remodel either, as they are constantly asked where everything is now. I have no reason to come here anymore, I'll drive a little further to the Towne Center location.

For a quick stop, this location is conveniently located. I'm used to flying in to John Wayne…read moreairport so it was nice to see some different merchandise specific to the area. Very friendly service and a quick stop for a few items I needed. Fairly reasonable for airport pricing, and a decent selection.

This is the only store on this side of the LBG terminal that you are able to purchase snacks or…read moredrinks along with souvenirs or magazines. The employees are pleasant, even in the early morning hours. Prices will always be inflated at airports, but if you want those snacks before you depart, that is the opportunity to buy before you take off. Sometimes, Tylenol or cough drops are the remedy before leaving the airport for your next destination.

Love the local news that I can't get anywhere else. The Event tells me what's going on in the…read morecommunity, where it's happening and when it happens. Look forward to it every Friday.

There is nothing like holding the headlines in your hands. I watched it live but it wasn't real…read moreuntil I read it in print! Go Birds!

I like local news; but I have been billed every month for quite a while. I never receive a link to…read morethe PT and my credit card does not show a phone # for the PT to cancel this subscription. This is a scam. Ed This YELP review really worked. Apparently I signed up for an online subscription Nov 2024 and was billed $14 every month on my credit card; but the day after I posted my Yelp scam comment, I got my first email of news from the PT. I want a refund for the 8 months that I paid for online news and didn't receive any.

The Long Beach Business Journal is a joke of a publication…read more More of a Pennysaver that offers coupons and poorly written articles. They solicit business to business saying that they provide you with both print exposure and online advertising. My IT guy look into the LBBJ's websites structure and according to him they do not have meta-tags, hyper links to individual clients pages and the site is poorly constructed. This is a publication that boasts about being an affordable means of advertising small and mid size companies to increase sales and exposure but can't even offer data on hits or traffic to their clients website. It is clear that advertising in the LBBJ is a waste of money and with the economy being the way it is to invest in advertising that does nothing is bad business.

A wonderful resource for our city. Want to know more about new businesses and how city regulations…read moreaffect our community? Find a LBBJ and read away!

Jay, thank you for helping me reach new customers for my business through your stellar…read morerecommendations and advertising savvy. I'm very grateful for your expertise and generous advice. You are extremely experienced and I look forward to your ongoing guidance and support. I appreciate what you've done for my business, as well as your ongoing gifts to our community.

I have been advertising with the Beach Comber for about 3 years now John has been a blessing to…read morework with . I get 4 to 5 calls a month for my AD .That has led to many sales .My ads are in color and look great. If you are a local Long Beach Business and want to grow Place your AD with the Beach Comber. Great service always sends me a copy of the AD.