NewTo News for Long Beach / California for May 3, 2024

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Long Beach, California has a rich history dating back to the indigenous Tongva people who originally inhabited the area. Spanish explorers arrived in the 16th century, followed by Mexican settlers in the 1800s. The city’s name comes from the long beach-like stretch of sand along the coast. In the late 19th century, Long Beach became a popular resort destination, attracting tourists with its beautiful beaches and mild climate. The city experienced rapid growth with the discovery of oil in the early 20th century, leading to the development of its oil industry. During World War II, Long Beach was a major hub for shipbuilding, producing vessels for the U.S. Navy. The city continued to grow and diversify, becoming a center for aerospace manufacturing, trade, and tourism. Today, Long Beach is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse population, and bustling port, making it a dynamic and thriving city in Southern California.

1- The top 10 industries that are hiring locally:

Healthcare
Technology
Hospitality
Education
Finance
Retail
Manufacturing
Construction
Transportation
Government

2- The top 10 recreational activities the area is known for:

Hiking
Water sports
Golfing
Skiing
Fishing
Camping
Biking
Wine tasting
Shopping
Sightseeing

3- Average low and high temperature for the month:

Low: 50°F
High: 75°F

4- Average precipitation for the month:

2 inches

5- Elevation:

3,000 feet

6- Average home price:

$400,000

7- Average household income:

$70,000

8- The top 10 tourist points of interest:

National Park
Historic Downtown Area
Scenic Overlook
Museum
Botanical Gardens
Zoo
Adventure Park
Winery
Art Gallery
Beach Boardwalk

The top 10 restaurants:

Robert Earl’s BBQ

703 E Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805

Be patient when ordering at Robert Earl’s BBQ, a laid-back, family-owned restaurant on the north end of Long Beach. The rib tips are particularly tender, while the sides are all spectacular — it is impossible to say which one is best.

La Esperanza Restaurant

1626 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813

Adriana Moran serves Guatemalan and Salvadoran dishes in a cozy setting at La Esperanza Restaurant. The original La Esperanza Bakery was opened in 1994 in Torrance and a second outlet in the center of Long Beach in 2017.

Sura Korean BBQ & Tofu House

621 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

Sura may pale compared to Koreatown’s finest, but this Long Beach restaurant keeps locals from having to trek too far for bubbling tofu soups and bibimbap. There’s also an interesting section of the menu that’s a mashup between Ktown-Long Beach with hand-battered crispy squid, panko breadcrumb shrimp fries, and bulgogi nachos.

Grilled Fraiche

2210 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815

Find the fantastic Caribbean restaurant Grilled Fraiche in the same plaza as Target and Trader Joe’s. The menu includes traditional oxtails, patties, and jerk chicken, along with vegan crab cakes made from garbanzo beans. The restaurant has additional locations in Hyde Park, Hollywood Park, and Florence on Firestone Boulevard.

Crystal Thai-Cambodian Cuisine

1165 E 10th St, Long Beach, CA 90813

Find lukewarm service and red-hot cooking at this under-the-radar Cambodian restaurant. Some of the menu’s best items include the spicy papaya salad and the pad kee mao, flat rice noodles with meat, chile, and garlic. Note: the restaurant tends to close earlier than posted hours if the dining room is empty.

Reno Room

3400 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803

Opened in 1945, the Reno Room dive bar is one of Long Beach’s oldest establishments. On the menu are beers and cocktails, along with wet burritos, tacos, and asada fries from the adjacent kitchen, Coco Reno.