Have you been to Long Beach? This coastal city is at the southern end of Los Angeles County. It’s home to a diverse group of people and has beaches, a busy port and a thriving downtown. There is plenty for tourists and residents to do. I grew up on the coast northwest of Long Beach […]
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Pow!Wow! Long Beach
POW! WOW! is a celebration of art and culture. Earlier this month, artists were invited from around the world to create murals around Long Beach. This was the second year that Long Beach participated. Other events are held in Hawaii, Washington D.C., Taiwan, Germany, Israel, Singapore, Guam, New Zealand and other countries. I had a […]
Night Dive at The Aquarium of The Pacific
Have you been to the Aquarium of The Pacific? I have been many times over the years and always have fun. However, this visit was a totally unique experience. Night Dive at the Aquarium is an adults only 18+ event. I love children and have enjoyed chaperoning field trips, attending birthday parties and taking my […]
The Queen Mary
Have you visited The Queen Mary? This luxury liner made it’s first transatlantic voyage in 1936. During WWII, the ship took a break from luxury travel. It was put into service transporting troops and eventually bringing war-brides home to the US after the war was over. They then resumed the business of transporting customers in style. The Queen Mary […]
MOLAA Museum of Latin American Art – Long Beach, California
MOLAA (Museum of Latin American Art) is celebrating their 20th anniversary! The museum occupies the same building that used to house the Hippodrome Skating Rink. The look of the building has changed quite a bit since becoming a museum, but the vintage wooden floors still exist and are a perfect complement to the art. The […]