Visitors to Long Beach, California will find a city full of life and entertainment along the beach. Just when you think it can’t get any better, there’s more to see and do. You don’t have to hang out on the shore for your entire vacation. You may be surprised at all the fun you can find when you get away from the beaches and waterfront attractions.

Downtown Long Beach is a major metropolitan city with much to offer. Venture into the city center and you’ll find a delightful mix of old and new. Historic Art Deco buildings house modern restaurants and trendy nightclubs. Trendy shopping districts and trendy art galleries line the street: Pine Avenue and the surrounding downtown streets.

In addition to nightlife, downtown Long Beach is the city’s cultural hub. Art festivals, theater openings, and live music are easy to find.

Theater goers can choose from the International City Theatre, the Found Theater and the Garage Theatre. Music lovers can attend events at the Long Beach Opera, the Symphony Orchestra or the Terrace Theatre. Art fans will enjoy exploring the many galleries set up in vacant commercial spaces throughout the area. No space is wasted, every place you look you will find something to do.

Visitors to Long Beach should also take time to visit The Pike, an outdoor center with picturesque trails and an atmosphere that is unmatched anywhere else in the city. The Pike has restaurants, a movie theater, shops, and attractions. Families can play games all afternoon and ride the Ferris wheel. Then at night, the adults take over the bars on their way to the Laugh Factory.

There is much to see and do in a city of this size. Downtown Long Beach is a way to sample some of the best the city has to offer. If you’re looking to experience art, culture and demand freedom of choice in your entertainment, then Downtown is the place to be.