Long Beach

Festival brings hundreds of colorful kites to California beach — see photos

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The skies above a California beach burst into color Sunday as hundreds of kite lovers gathered for an annual festival celebrating a centuries-old Bangladeshi tradition. The 13th annual Long Beach Kite Festival took over Rosie’s Dog Beach from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., filling the waterfront with fun creations ranging from a giant octopus to … Read more

LA is one of the worst US cities for outdoor socializing — but nearby Long Beach ranks No. 1

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LA is one of the worst US cities for outdoor socializing — but nearby Long Beach ranks No. 1

If you’re in Los Angeles and looking for a fun spot to sip, mingle, and soak up some sunshine — you might want to head south to Long Beach. The Southern California city’s beer gardens, breweries, and breezy patios put it at the top of a new ranking of America’s best cities for outdoor socializing. … Read more