Long Beach Heritage

05/27/2026

We’re delighted to highlight College Planning of Greater Long Beach, who has recently been certified as a Legacy Business! 👏

Located at 5199 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., College Planning of Greater Long Beach has been helping families navigate the college journey with confidence for over 20 years! Owner Skip has supported thousands of students and parents in finding the right university while also protecting their financial future.

Through free community workshops and personalized counseling, they’ve made the college planning process clearer and more accessible for families across Long Beach! 🎓

To learn more about our Legacy Business Program, visit longbeach.gov/legacybiz.

05/26/2026

This lovely mural is often a meeting point Downtown for many folks!! We in fact use is as a meetup for a few of our walking and annual bike tour. Thanks to Historical Society of Long Beach for sharing.

05/26/2026

Preservation Award Honoree, the Queen Mary to mark its 90th anniversary with free event and lounge debut, May 27th. Will you be attending?

First launched in 1936, the Queen Mary is now permanently docked in Long Beach and remains one of the most recognizable ocean liners in the world.

05/22/2026

DISCOVER. WANDER. WONDER.
Long Beach Heritage is proud to announce the return of our beloved Summer of Architecture series for 2026 — presented by Long Beach Heritage and generously sponsored by the Port of Long Beach.

Each summer, neighborhood groups, historians, architects, homeowners, preservationists, and curious explorers come together to celebrate the stories, design, and hidden details that make Long Beach unlike anywhere else.

From walking tours and historic homes to special lectures, workshops, music nights, and brand-new experiences, this season is all about getting out into the city and seeing Long Beach through fresh eyes.

Whether you’re a longtime preservation enthusiast or simply architecture-curious, there’s something waiting for you this summer.

✨ Explore historic neighborhoods
✨ Discover hidden gems
✨ Meet passionate local guides
✨ Support preservation in Long Beach

Full schedules and tickets will continue rolling out throughout the summer at LBHeritage.org

Thank you to the Port of Long Beach for helping us keep history, education, and community accessible and alive in Long Beach.

05/19/2026

Celebrate Preservation Month with us and the
this May!
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of
Independence, we’re looking to the places that bring its most powerful promise to
life, that “all people are created equal,” and to the people making sure those
places endure. We want to hear about historic sites that tell Americans who we
are, places that continue to shape our 250-year journey to becoming a more
perfect union.
Preservation Month is your moment. Share how the historic places you love
spark joy, inspire wonder, and connect members of your community to our
shared history.
The places that make us who we are deserve to be celebrated — and protected!

Photo by esteemed LB Photographer

Visit lbheritage.org for more info on Architectural Preservation.
Savingplaces.org/preservation-month

05/06/2026

Long Beach is full of stories—you just have to know where to look. 👀

Join Long Beach Heritage for our growing lineup of architectural walking tours through some of the city’s most fascinating neighborhoods. From hidden details and historic buildings to local legends and lost history, every tour offers a new way to experience Long Beach.

Current tours include:
🏛 Downtown Architectural Walking Tour
🎨 East Village Architectural Walking Tour
🌊 Ocean Boulevard at the Pike Walking Tour
🏖 Alamitos Beach Architectural Walking Tour

Perfect for locals, visitors, history lovers, architecture fans, and anyone who enjoys seeing the city from a different perspective.

Multiple dates available. Come walk with us.

🎟 Tickets & tour dates at lbheritage.org

04/30/2026

Thank you for making our holiday so special. We are wishing you love, joy and warmth for this holiday season and wishing you a happy new year.

04/30/2026

Today, we are excited to spotlight a business that has been bringing health and sustainability to the Long Beach City community, Fine Feathers Kombucha Co.!

Located at 2296 Long Beach Blvd., Fine Feathers Kombucha has been bringing good vibes since 2014. They offer a variety of different kombucha flavors on tap and bottled, all with quality taste and ingredients.

Proudly Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned by Brandon and Claire, who are dedicated to ensuring the community is “In fine feather,” which to them means feeling your best! Every small batch, glass-vessel brew is crafted to do just that! Fine Feathers Kombucha is also a bring your own, or BYO, business, so bring your own reusable bottles and growlers to enjoy their delicious beverages!

Fine Feathers Kombucha has been recently honored as a Legacy Business for contributing to the community for over a decade! Thank you, Fine Feathers Kombucha for promoting health and sustainability in our beautiful city! ♻️

For information about our programs and resources for Legacy Businesses, visit longbeach.gov/legacybiz.

04/27/2026

Long Beach Heritage was honored to receive an invitation to the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the historic Long Beach Scottish Rite Masonic Temple. We were treated to fabulous entertainment, a delicious dinner, and guided tours of this remarkable landmark. Thank you for including us in such a special evening celebrating a century of history in Long Beach.